Who We Are
The Program
Aus4Growth 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 funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by Boston Consulting Group.
What You'll Do
About The Opportunity
During the Inception period, the Technical Specialist - Trade will provide support and oversight in the design, implementation, and management of program activities within the Trade Domain, ensuring alignment with Aus4Growth objectives as well as Government of Vietnam (GoV) and DFAT priorities.
Working closely with the Aus4Growth Team Leader, Delivery Co-leads, Domain Teams, and GoV partners, this position will play a pivotal role in identifying key areas for intervention, shaping strategic direction, and overseeing the execution of the projects and program activities, including the early activities identified in the Initial Domain Strategies. They will also contribute to early engagement with GoV counterparts and help shape activities that support the development and agreement of Subsidiary Agreements. In addition, the Technical Specialist will provide ongoing technical advice to refine and develop priority focus areas, ensuring evidence-based, 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, policy engagement, and alignment around Subsidiary Agreement development.
• Support with identifying and prioritising key areas for intervention with the Trade Domain that align with Vietnam’s official plans, legislation, and A4G’s end-of-program outcomes (EOPOs) and intermediate outcomes (IOs), working closely with the Delivery Co-leads, Team Leader, DFAT domain officials and GoV partners
• Ensure that all activities are designed and implemented with sensitivity to Vietnam’s political, economic, and cultural context, ensuring policy coherence and local relevance
• Where aligned with DFAT and A4G Leadership Team, maintain strong relationships with relevant GoV ministries, agencies, private sector actors, and other key stakeholders
• Collaborate with Delivery Co-leads and Team Leader to lead the design, oversight, and management of Trade Domain projects/program activities, ensuring they are evidence-based, impactful, and aligned with strategic priorities. This may include supporting the development of the Project Document (PD) and Subsidiary Agreement and other relevant documents
• Promote inclusion and gender equality to improve the responsiveness of delivery systems that enhance Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
• 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
• Support the delivery of program activities working with selected organisations/individuals
• Provide technical input and stakeholder management support (with GoV, private sector, and other stakeholders) to ensure successful program activity delivery
• Ensure that all Trade Domain activities comply with DFAT and GoV policies, regulations and reporting requirements
Please note that the Key Responsibilities listed above is not the substantive list, please contact the recruiter as per email below to obtain the full Terms of Reference for this position
What You'll Bring
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as economics, public policy, international development, or a sector-specific discipline
• Proven experience leading and managing trade/economic development projects or policies, preferably in the context of international development
• Strong background in trade policy, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiation and implementation. Experience in international economic integration and Vietnam’s FTA is an advantage
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex economic and policy concepts into actionable plans
• Proficiency in ODA project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring ensuring program effectiveness and impact
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence 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
HOW TO APPLY
Please email Karen Richardson to her email address richardson.karen@bcg.com to obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference. You will be required to submit a copy of your CV together with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum of 2 pages).
The closing date for the submission of applications will be Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 6pm (ICT) and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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