Main purpose of job:
The British Embassy in Hanoi builds and strengthens ties between the UK and Vietnam. Having just celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations, the UK-Vietnam partnership is deeper and broader than ever. The Embassy is a modern, diverse and inclusive employer.
The Political, Economic and Development Team of the British Embassy in Hanoi is responsible for cooperation on wide range of issues that matter to both Vietnam and the UK - from human development to economic resilience, to maritime security, to science and innovation, to human rights, and many in between.
It is an exciting time to join the PED Team as we increase our development cooperation with Vietnam, including five new ASEAN-wide regional programmes.
Within the PED Team, the Programme Officer will be part of a sub-team of four delivering development projects and providing programme management services to the wider UK in Vietnam network. They will support project officers across the Network to deliver high quality procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation. They will be the secretariat for the Programme Board, overseeing UK ODA and non-ODA projects active in Vietnam. They will support the Human Development Adviser on education policy and programming, including a new ASEAN-wide women and girls education programme.
The British Embassy is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
Language requirements:
Language: English and Vietnamese
Level of language required: Fluent
This vacancy is advertised as a full-time, fixed term role of 12 months with possibility of renewal, to be based Hanoi.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
We encourage all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training courses and informal opportunities such as job-shadowing, coaching and on-the-job training. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training sessions or coaching/mentoring. We have an active L&D committee who organise a varied programme of learning for all staff.
All staff are eligible for 5 Learning and Development days a year.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is committed to developing its staff. There will be opportunities for formal training alongside collaborating with a wide range of colleagues delivering on-the-job learning.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Visa sponsorship may be possible for non-Vietnamese nationals if meet local requirements.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be invited to interviews if meeting the minimum requirement of the job.
Working patterns:
Full time - 39.5 hours per week with one hour lunch. Mon-Thursday 08:30–16:45, Friday 08:30–15:00The Embassy has a smarter working policy and is committed to offering flexible working patterns balanced with the operational requirements of the role. In crisis/emergency situations you may need to work as required to support the Embassy response, sometimes on a shift pattern working which may result in unsociable hours and/or weekend working.
A s an inclusive employer we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns at interview or at the point of any job offer.
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Vietnam Time) on the day of the deadline indicated above.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
