In Vietnam, ActionAid operates in 20 provinces in mountainous and remote regions, including urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Hai Phong since 1989 in the fields of education, women’s rights, disaster preparedness, climate change, governance and food rights. The Head Office is located in Hanoi, the Capital of Vietnam.
Looking into the CSP of AAV from 2012-2017, the Country Program is seeking qualified candidates to take the role of Policy and Campaign Manager, who will bring leadership and implementation experience in the key areas of: Developing overall strategies and plans for AAV's activities linking up with AAV's commitments in policy research, capacity building, youth, communication and campaign works; Leading the development of position paper; Participating in Senior Management Team (SMT); Ensuring the quality, consistency of all activities within the domain of policy advocacy, capacity building, youth, communication and campaign works in AAV, in line with AAI's priorities and HRBA throughout AAV's programme and partnership; Managing Policy Advocacy and Campaign Department; Liaising, communicating and facilitating networking; Carrying out advocacy and policy influencing work
Desired Skills & Experience
- Master in Political, social, development, or international studies
- At least 5 years of working experience in relevant fields
- At least 10 years of engagement in policy campaign, youth and communication sectors.
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Sound knowledge and experience on poverty reduction strategies/ plan and development issues
- Expertise on participatory methodologies
- Networking and partnership building techniques
- Report and proposal writing skills
Language: Advanced level of English
Application Procedures:
Further information relating to this position can be obtained from Asia Head of Country Coordination as well as attached Role Profile.
Applications should be sent with your most updated CV, motivation cover letter, evidence of confirmation from the Applicant’s line manager that s/he is aware of the application and two names of nominated referees to : [email protected] [1] by no later than the 15th August 2012(GMT+7).
Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.