Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
• Fluency in in both English and Vietnamese.
• Willingness to travel frequently as requested; willing to undertake training.
• Ability to listen, to consult and to share information and ideas; ability to work independently or as part of a small team; good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelors level qualification in development studies, social sciences, economics or other relevant discipline
• Relevant administrative experience and attention to detail; capacity to focus on priorities and to work to tight deadlines; willingness to take on a wide range of tasks ranging from basic to complex
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
Desirable requirements:
• Knowledge of Khmer and/or Lao languages is an advantage
• Experience in supporting or managing development programmes; experience of working for international organisations or embassies is an advantage
Terms and conditions of employment:
• The positions will have an annual leave allowance of 20 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays.
• The gross salary for the position is $1,004.81 per month, paid locally on a monthly basis.
• The successful candidates will be recruited on a fixed-term contractual basis and will be based at the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi.
How to apply
We are seeking high quality written applications in English. Your application should include:
Copy of your university degree
Recent passport sized photograph
Name and contact details for three references
Cover letter
CV
Statement directly addressing the selection criteria (for each criterion no more than 100 words).
Written applications will form part of the final assessment, and applications that do not directly address the selection criteria will not be considered.
*The Job Description for this position is available on our website at:
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/vietnam/about-us/job-opportunities/programme-officer.html
Your completed application should be sent by post to:
Recruitment, Embassy of Ireland, Leadvisors Place, 41a Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Selection Criteria
Applications must be received before 16:30 hrs on Friday 30 October 2022.
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Vietnamese, including strong liaison, negotiation and translation skills. Knowledge of Khmer or Lao language an advantage.
Strong organisational and administrative skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, to set priorities and manage complex tasks and competing demands to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of work. Ability to adapt to new tasks and situations as required.
A minimum qualification of a Bachelors level qualification in development studies, social sciences, economics or other relevant discipline.
Sound understanding of the socio-economic development environment in Vietnam, with knowledge of the context in Cambodia and/or Lao PDR an advantage. Knowledge and understanding of Ireland’s development cooperation programme.
Experience in supporting or managing development programmes, with experience of working for international organisations or embassies an advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to cooperate well with colleagues, partners and government and to develop good working relationships. Ability to work well as a member of a team, as well as to work independently.
General Data Protection Regulation:
Security Clearance for Local Staff
Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position they will be required to supply this information again.
The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome skilled candidates from all backgrounds, irrespective of ethnicity, region, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
