The Program

Aus4Growth (A4G) is a partnership between Australia and Vietnam and aims to close gaps in policy and practice to support enhanced economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy, inclusion, and digital acceleration.

Building on previous programs - Aus4Reform and Aus4Transport - A4G integrates emerging initiatives in energy, trade, inclusion, and digital. A4G will directly support the priorities of the Australian - Vietnam Development Partnership Plan 2025-2030 and the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (March 2024).

The Opportunity

The Domain Lead - Digital will provide strategic leadership and oversight in the design, implementation, and management of program activities within the Digital Domain, ensuring alignment with A4G objectives, as well as Government of Vietnam (GoV) and DFAT priorities.

Working closely with the A4G Team Leader, Delivery Co-Leads, and Domain Teams, the Domain Lead will play a pivotal role in identifying key areas for intervention, shaping strategic direction, and overseeing the execution of projects and program activities, including the early activities identified in the Initial Domain Strategies. In addition, they will provide ongoing technical advice to refine and develop priority focus areas, ensuring evidence-base, high-impact interventions.

A core responsibility of the role is to foster strong relationships with GoV ministries and agencies, leveraging their expertise, networks, and deep understanding of the Vietnamese economic landscape to enhance collaboration and policy engagement.

Key Responsibilities (this is not the full list, please email the address provided below for the detailed Term of Reference)

• Support with identifying and prioritising key areas for intervention within the Digital Domain that align with Vietnam's official plans, legislation, and A4G's end-of-program outcomes and intermediate outcomes, working closely with the Delivery Co-Leads, Team Leader, DFAT domain officials and Vietnamese GoV partners
• Support shaping and implementation of Digital Domain-specific strategies and activities that contribute to the overarching A4G program objectives
• Ensure that all activities are designed and implemented with sensitivity to Vietnam's political, economic, and cultural context, ensuring policy coherence and local relevance
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) activities led by the MERL Team of activity progress, adapting to refine activities and maximise effectiveness to achieve outcomes
• Ensure that all projects reflect inclusive, sustainable, market-responsive approaches that also integrate GEDSI and Digital considerations, contributing to Vietnam's economic development goals

About You

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as IT, emerging technologies, digitalisation, public policy, international development, or a sector-specific discipline
• Strong background in digital government, digital economy and large-scale digital transformation Experience with strategic design/user journey design for digitising government services or setup of Centres of Excellence highly desirable
• Demonstrated success and positive engagement with senior Government agencies, officials, and policymakers as well as private sector actors and other stakeholders at various levels. Experience with Government of Vietnam highly desirable
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex economic and policy concepts into actionable plans
• Proficiency in project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring program effectiveness and impact. Proven experience leading and managing digital development projects in Vietnam is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences, including senior government officials, donors, and program partners
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, fostering teamwork and cross-sectoral coordination

For more information and on how to apply, please contact Karen Richardson on her email richardson.karen@bcg.com