Closing date: 24 February 2025 @ 23:59 GMT/BST/EAT Location: Hanoi – Vietnam Contract: 24 months, with possibilities for extension One Oxfam Grade: C2 National Salary and benefits: N/A

Oxfam Novib is looking for a Project Manager – Fair Finance to manage the strategy development and implementation of Oxfam’s Fair Finance Project in Vietnam  in close co-operation with key actors, to achieve policy, attitude and practice change of financial institutions and in national laws and regulations towards improved ESG (environment, social and governance) standards in banking finance. Building capacity of NSAs (non-state actors) to engage with financial institutions and policy makers on ESG. Build synergy and linkages with other projects and programmes of Oxfam in Vietnam. And engage in and take charge of other projects of Oxfam when assigned.

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

 

• Lead the process to develop the strategy for Oxfam’s Fair Finance Project in Vietnam,
• Manage the overall implementation of the Fair Finance Project in Vietnam including project planning and budgeting, identifying and maintaining direct contacts with partners, monitoring and supporting partners in project implementation and their organizational capacity development and overseeing financial management of the project, 
• Actively engage in discussions with partners and other stakeholders to develop projects that can foster external funding opportunities; Take lead in project related fund-raising activities.
• Be responsible for identifying, organizing, facilitating and if needed monitoring the capacity building processes for partners and other related stakeholders in the Fair Finance Project.
• Facilitate the development and actively engage in a network of organizations working on fair finance.
• Report to the Programme manager Governance unit on the progress made in the project development and implementation; Report to donors where required.
• In liaison with Knowledge Management & Communications Unit, initiate and facilitate activities concerning knowledge & information management with local partners to strengthen the lessons learned; Support other Oxfam programme and project teams in integration of fair finance and ESG in their work and facilitate learning activities to strengthen capacities among Oxfam team; Lead the development of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) framework for the project.
• Ensure the linkages and coherence of the Fair Finance project to the broader Oxfam in Vietnam programme.
• Create synergy with other components or projects of Oxfam in Vietnam, such as good governance, climate change and just energy transition.
• Ensure linkage and collaboration with relevant regional and global programs of Oxfam (Fair Finance Asia and Fair Finance International) and others on fair finance and joining regional and cross-country influencing work on fair finance
• Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines (especially gender equity, child protection) in all aspects of Oxfam’s work
• In liaison with Advocacy & Campaign Unit and when assigned, represent and communicate Oxfam’s public policy and advocacy positions on fair finance 
• Be the focal point on fair finance within Oxfam, with relevant Oxfam HOs, Oxfam knowledge hubs, and beyond Oxfam.
• Engage in and take charge of other projects of Oxfam when assigned

 

Key Behavioural Competencies (based on Oxfam leadership model)

Competencies	Description
Influencing	We have the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization. We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities we have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
Relationship Building	We understand the importance of building relationships, within and outside the organization. We have the ability to engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organization.
Mutual Accountability	We can explain our decisions and how we have taken them based on our organizational values.  We are ready to be held to account for what we do and how we behave, as we are also holding others to account in a consistent manner.
Strategic Thinking and Judgment	We use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. We make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.
Vision Setting	We have the ability to identify and lead visionary initiatives that are beneficial for our organization and we set high-level direction through a visioning process that engages the organization and diverse external stakeholders.

 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

 

• University degree/post graduate, preferably banking finance and ESG (environment, social and governance) standards in banking finance, or human rights and social science related or/and management
• Substantial knowledge about fair finance, banking finance, international ESG standards in banking finance and familiarity with innovative approaches to address the related problems in Vietnam, and in the ASEAN as a plus
• Substantial working experience with development programmes in Vietnam.
• Experience and skills in doing research/ research management, coordination, planning, developing, managing and monitoring development programmes/projects (including design, capacity building, partnership management, fund raising, report writing, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, advocacy, inter-agency networking and coordination etc.); Experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; Ability to analyse development context and driving factors; Ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by different actors; Ability to influence others.
• Good communications, presentation and facilitation skills; High level of written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Outstanding social and intercultural skills.
• Good computer skills (writing and spreadsheet programmes).
• Willingness to travel to remote areas of Vietnam.

 

Competency Profile

• Result orientation: level 3
• Cooperation: level 3
• Analysis: level 2
• Taking decision: level 2
• Vision: level 2
• Enterprise: level 2

 

How to apply

Please upload an up to date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the website:

https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13871/

 

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

 

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam confederation currently has 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We share a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty, injustice, and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens, accountable states and responsible private sector, and that it is fundamental to Vietnam’s development. Oxfam in Vietnam contributes to a shift from the current growth-based development model to a Human Economy that cares about People and the Planet.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

 

Our commitment to safeguarding

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.