- Selection Process No: 187483-6
- Salary: The salary is 1,356,758,784 per annum (non-negotiable) plus benefits.
- Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
- Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Vietnam.
- Job Function: Managerial
- Classification: LE M1
- Location: the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Closing date for application: 10 February, 2025 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +7:00
Summary of Duties:
- The Consulate General of Canada to Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to hire a Senior Regional Manager at the LE-M1 level within the Export Development Canada Section.
- Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency, offering knowledge and innovative financial and commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 10,000 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year. Approximately 80 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses.
- EDC is a Crown corporation, wholly owned by the Government of Canada, is financially self-sustaining, and is a recognized leader in financial reporting and economic analysis. While headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, EDC has a worldwide presence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Under the leadership and guidance of the Chief Representative, the Senior Regional Manager is responsible for leading/co-leading EDC's
business development efforts in Vietnam including strategic relationship management and implementation of EDC's business strategy and country plan.
- Provides insights to Senior EDC Management into the needs of the local market in terms of innovative solutions to meet country specific and regional business needs.
- Provides advice and recommendations on investments and business opportunities for Canadian companies in local market and ensures team members' approach is aligned with EDC strategy and philosophies.
- Provides oversight and leadership of the development and implementation of sales and client engagement initiatives in Vietnam and countries under the Chief Representative responsibility. Additionally, as the EDC Vietnam office evolves over time, this position may be required to provide guidance, performance management and leadership to direct reports and cover other countries in the region.
- Pro-actively manage accounts of key buyers, borrowers and market intermediaries, and contribute to the systematic management of EDC's Canadian accounts active or interested in the Vietnamese market.
- The Senior Regional Manager is also responsible for building and managing the brand image and reputation of EDC in the market and for managing the Corporation's relationship with the Canadian Government, in respect to Vietnam.
Area of Selection:
- This position is open to all applicants eligible to legally work in Vietnam, who meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment, and whose applications are received by the closing date and time. Previous candidates who applied to this position do not need to re-submit their application as the poster has been re-opened and extended.
- Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
- The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada's missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.
