Investing in Women: Women in Inclusive Sustainable Economic Recovery (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to accelerate women’s economic equality through increased and equitable opportunities in the private sector, contributing to inclusive, sustainable economic recovery and growth in targeted countries. Our objective is to support women to thrive in the workplace and succeed in business.
Building on the results, partnerships and lessons established under the first seven years of the program, IW continues to extend and deepen Australia’s contribution to advancing gender equality in Southeast Asia through influencing and growing an ecosystem of policymakers, business leaders, capital providers and women’s economic empowerment actors.
If you are interested in joining our small, dynamic team and applying your skills, experience and passion to this mission, we want to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
The Policy and Partnerships Management Consultant (Workstream 2 – Vietnam) is responsible for supporting the effective delivery of partnership activities with two partners in Vietnam under IW’s initiative to test gender responsive innovations on aged care. The role focuses on relationship management, communication, coordination of technical inputs, and tracking progress to ensure partners are on track with agreed deliverables. The Consultant will work closely with IW’s Vietnam Workstream 2 Lead, the MERL team, and other internal teams to ensure smooth implementation and timely reporting of partnership activities.
The Policy and Partnerships Management Consultant’s key responsibilities are:
- Liaise between IW and partners to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure alignment to project goals.
- Monitor partner performance in coordination with the Workstream 2 and MERL teams, and contribute to reporting and tracking tools.
- Provide and coordinate technical support on relevant topics (e.g., gender equality, aged care, care economy).
- Identify partnership risks, offer mitigation strategies, and ensure proper documentation and reporting of partnership activities.
Employment type and location: Short-Term Personnel, citizen role, open to others who have legal right to work in country. Based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Local market rates will apply.
Duration: 20 months, up to 31 January 2027; anticipated to commence on 1 June 2025
Key Selection Criteria
For your application to be considered by the Panel, interested applicants must submit a response to each of the following Key Selection Criteria (KSC):
- KSC 1: Education and Experience Tertiary education (Master’s Degree preferred) in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies/Management, or related fields with at least 4-5 years’ relevant experience in development programs.
- KSC 2: Grants and Partners Management Proven experience in grants/contract management and managing partner relationships.
- KSC 3: Technical Expertise Strong technical expertise and experience in gender/women’s economic empowerment programming with a preference for experience in aged care and care-related policy reform.
- KSC 4: Stakeholder Engagement Experience working with private sector and policy stakeholders.
- KSC 5: Communication and Teamwork Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Vietnamese with the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively in a cross-cultural team environment.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position. At Abt Global we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles.
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Please submit your application online by clicking on Apply now in this link https://investinginwomen.asia/get–involved/policy–and–partnershipsmanagement–consultant–short–term–personnel–vietnam/.
Upload your cover letter, CV and response to the KSCs. Submit your CV and KSC response as a single Word or PDF document, and address how you meet the requirements of this role. We are unable to proceed with an application without the KSC statements.
Application close: 11 May 2025, Sunday
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. IW reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we have identified suitable candidates.
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com.
Equity
Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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