Associate Country Director - Vietnam

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together in 94 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. In Vietnam, Oxfam is recognized as one of the leading international NGOs, especially in rural development, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, civil society development, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.

This role offers scope for immense personal fulfillment – opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skill at a leading international development agency, a competitive salary – as well as opportunities to develop your career. We are looking for a leader, an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen with international experience to fill the following position:

ASSOCIATE COUNTRY DIRECTOR - VIETNAM

Based in Hanoi, Vietnam

Reference Number: EARO14/003

The post is a 2 years fixed-term renewal contract with Oxfam America (OA) East Asia Regional Office.

The Role:    

- Develop and oversee the delivery of the relevant part of the country strategy to confederation standards as agreed by Oxfam Regional Governance Team and Managing Affiliate.
- Provide quality assurance and contribute to OA program design and development.
- Assume responsibility for implementation of components described for Vietnam including operational plans, OA staff line management-including day to day performance management of program staff, reporting.
- Fundraise for OA’s Vietnam portfolio in accordance with country and regional fundraising protocol.
- Monitor progress and informs relevant stakeholders within Oxfam confederation of risks and any changes to program strategy and approach
- Demonstrate leadership through both the affiliate program and as a member of the country leadership team. 

Staff reporting to this post: Economic Justice (EJ) Coordinator, EJ Policy/Campaign Officer, MEL Coordinator, Program Officer, Policy Advisor, Project Officer

Skills and Competence

- Understanding of the Vietnamese rural policy context
- Experience of campaigning, including lobbying and more public facing approaches
- Proven experience of media work, including press and TV interviews
- Management, including matrix management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery of, program strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations
- Experience of developing and managing complex projects and budgets associated with donor and partner contracts

Gross Annual Salary Range: VND 677,023,628 – VND 880,130,717   

The closing date for application:  21 JULY 2013   

How to Apply:

For full details of this job write to [email protected] please quote “Application for Associate Country Director - Vietnam” and the above Reference #. Send your motivational letter and CV to [email protected]. Women and regional nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. We regret to inform that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.