VAC International Director

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The opportunity
• Full-time contract until 31 Dec 2025
• Location Hanoi, Vietnam
Aus4Skills and Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC)
Aus4Skills is a DFAT funded program with the goal to support Vietnam to access and use high level professional and technical knowledge, skills and competencies, to contribute to the country's sustainable economic and inclusive development.
Established in 2022, the VAC is a key initiative under Aus4Skills, aiming to build the capacity of public sector leaders and managers in Vietnam. The VAC promotes a close, positive, and enduring cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Australia. It coordinates and delivers training and capacity-building activities, bringing together Australian and Vietnamese officials for learning, exploration, and research on topics of mutual interest.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic International Director to lead the Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC). The International Director will manage relationships with all VAC Foundational Partners and external stakeholders, ensuring the achievement of the Centre's outcomes. This role involves working closely with the National Director VAC to develop the VAC as an innovative, trusted, and dynamic hub for leadership, education, and research activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver contractual program outcomes in line with Annual Plans and Head Contract requirements for the VAC.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Australian Embassy Hanoi, the Communist Party of Vietnam, Government of Vietnam, education and research institutions, and the private sector.
• Lead the delivery of relevant and effective training, capacity-building, policy-analysis and research activities in areas of mutual interest to Australia and Vietnam with consideration of the political economy
• Coordinate active and productive VAC Program Steering Committee (PSC) and Executive Committee (EC) meetings.
• Provide timely reporting on activities and progress towards intended outcomes, including financial data and other required information.
• Implement and maintain ways of working with the Australian Government and other VAC Foundational Partners.
• Proactively identify and manage risk in accordance with program guidelines and Australian legislation.