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 and transport, 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 Australia - Vietnam Development Partnership Plan 2025-2030 and the Australia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (March 2024).

A4G is designed to respond to four key development priorities for Vietnam:

• Achieving the goal of reaching upper-middle-income status by 2030
• Reaching a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
• Realising gender equality and social inclusion
• Accelerating digitalisation of the economy

A4G's goal is to support Vietnam's transition towards a more inclusive, resilient, prosperous and modern economy, with enhanced trade and investment, through four end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs):

• EOPO 1 - Vietnam strengthens targeted economic, trade and investment policies and their implementation to enhance productivity and competitiveness in a global economy
• EOPO 2 - Vietnam strengthens targeted energy and transport sector policies, regulations and plans and their implementation in response to climate change and the 2050 net zero emissions target
• EOPO 3 - Women, people with disability and low-income groups gain increase access to economic resources, skills, opportunities and benefits
• EOPO 4 - Vietnam strengthens targeted digital transformation policies, regulations and plans and their implementation to enhance the digital economy and digital adoption

Each EOPO is underpinned by contributing Intermediate Outcomes (IOs):

• IOs under EOPO 1 focus on economic policy and reform, support for Vietnam's international economic integration, and inclusion of cross-cutting Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) IOs to help shape a more inclusive economy
• IOs under EOPO 2 respond to Government of Vietnam (GoV)'s reform priorities in energy and transport, with IOs targeted at addressing gaps in donor support for the country's transition to a net-zero economy

The Opportunity

The A4G Team Leader will be responsible for providing on-the-griound leadership, technical esxpertise, and operational oversight to ensure effective program implementtaion. They will oversee the implementation of program strategy, delivery and stakeholder engagement while ensuring high-quality outcomes and the seamless achievement of program objectives. The role requires strog stakeholder engagement, day-to-day program management, and compliance with DFAT policies and funding requirements. The Team Leader will ensure that program activities are implemented effectively, key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, and risks are proactively managed.

About You

• Minimum 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles within development programs, DFAT-funded programs (preferred) or other donor-funded initiatives (or equivalent experience)
• Strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large-scale, multi-sectoral projects, with demonstrated expertise in program operations including budgets, logistics and compliance framework
• Demonstrated high-level stakeholder engagement and partnership development across governments, donor and private sector partners
• Post-graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in international development, public policy, business, management, or a related field
• Experience working in Vietnam or southeast Asia with strong understanding of Vietnam's economy, institutions and socio-political context, or similar development contextx
• Strong knowledge of DFAT policies, governance structures, and funding mechanisms
• Experience managing strategic funds and promoting gender equality in development initiatives

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