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Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Program 
Aus4Adaptation (the program) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in responding to the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complements other investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.

About the Role
The GESDSI Manager plays a critical role in the Aus4Adaptation team, leading delivery of the program’s GEDSI twin-track strategy of mainstreaming GEDSI considerations across program activities and designing and delivering targeted GEDSI activities. The GEDSI Manager will be the key link with program technical staff working across program pillars, as well as overseeing GEDSI efforts from grantees, subcontractors and other collaborating partners. This role includes, but is not limited to:

• taking the lead role in implementing the Aus4Adaptation GEDSI strategy; 
• supporting and collaborating with grantees and subcontractors to conduct GEDSI analyses, develop targeted GEDSI action plans, and integrate GEDSI into partner workplans and activities;
• leading capacity-building efforts for program staff, grantees/subcontractors and partners on gender and disability policies and other related concerns;
• developing communications products to showcase GEDSI progress, success stories and lessons learned; and contributing to regular program reporting.

They will be based in either Hanoi or Can Tho, with periodic travel to the project’s target sites as required for program activities.

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Based on the Aus4Adaptation GEDSI strategy, collaborate with technical staff to design and implement the twin-track approach of mainstreaming GEDSI across activities and implementing targeted GEDSI activities in priority areas
• Review program workplans and activity designs to identify opportunities for mainstreaming GEDSI in collaboration with technical staff
• Using a co-creation approach in close collaboration with grantees and partners, conduct rapid GEDSI assessments/analyses to inform development of basic GEDSI action plans for partners, where appropriate
• Provide guidance and capacity building to partners to support the implementation of their GEDSI action plans
• Work with technical staff and partners to identify GEDSI-related training and capacity building needs
• Based on identified needs, develop training and capacity building tools and materials
• Contribute to progress reporting, annual reports, annual workplan development and finalising documents based on input from various team members for final review by program management
• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to ensure data collection and reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: ToR GEDSI Manager.pdf

About You
Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field of gender studies, sociology, human rights, law, climate change, development, or other development-related fields.

Experience

• Relevant mid-career level professional experience in GEDSI mainstreaming, social analysis, indigenous peoples, social development planning and implementation, preferably within bilateral or multilateral development programs.
•  Experience working on GEDSI mainstreaming and programming in the climate change sector is preferred
• Experience conducting GEDSI analyses to identify GEDSI gaps and opportunities for program support, and developing workplans
• Experience developing and/or monitoring implementation of safeguarding policies, and providing capacity building to staff and partners on such policies
• Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, private sector partners, and community stakeholders; in particular close collaboration with organisations representing women, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities
• Experience contributing to donor reporting, program reviews, storytelling, and learning processes
   
• Experience in climate change, resilience, natural resource management, environmental protection or other relevant development sectors is desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build GEDSI capacity among colleagues, clients and/or partners and lead with influence
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels (government, international and local NGOs, local enterprises and at community level)
• Creative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative, impactful approaches to mainstreaming GEDSI and targeted GEDSI activities
• Working knowledge of DFAT's GEDSI policies and frameworks, is highly desirable
• Understanding of climate change issues and how they intersect with GEDSI priorities is an advantage, especially knowledge of Australia's and Vietnam's climate change adaptation and development priorities
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese, both written and spoken

Personal Attributes
 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and professional integrity.

To be considered for this position, you must have valid work rights in the country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engaged salary and benefits.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online, including your CV and a brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position. 

Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 9:00pm Vietnam time
  
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.