Policy and Partnerships Management Consultant
Policy and Partnerships Management Consultant
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Job Description
Background on the Activity:
The programs Enabling Care Policy Reform workstream (Workstream 2 is implemented in three countries: Indonesia the Philippines and Vietnam with an approach adapted to respond to the local country context. The workstream seeks to strengthen evidence and policy dialogues based on private sector experience and perspective as one of the actors contributing to a stronger more resilient care ecosystem together with the government and communities.
Under Workstream 2 IW will implement the GenderResponsive Innovations for AtHome Aged Care Initiative (the Initiative) in Vietnam to build the evidence base on genderresponsive private sectorled solutions that can improve the quality of athome care for older adults in Vietnam while supporting rebalancing of womens responsibility for unpaid care work.
Furthermore the Initiative seeks to:
- Through the use of mechanisms that encourage or incentivize innovation source and test genderresponsive private sectorled products or services that can increase the quality of athome care for older adults and support rebalancing of womens responsibility for unpaid care work.
- Document evidence and lessons from the testing period including on regulatory implications that may support or hinder wider application of the innovative mechanism.
- Disseminate the evidence and lessons collected with a broader ecosystem of relevant private and policy stakeholders in Vietnam.
- Complement others efforts to build a comprehensive aged care ecosystem in Vietnam.
IW has two 02 local partners in Vietnam to implement the activities.
Position Summary:
The STP will provide support to Workstream 2 in managing local partners performance reporting and evaluation of partners implementation.
The term of engagement for this STP expects to be from 1 June 2025 to 31 January 2027 with the maximum number of billable days to be 200 days within 20 months.
The STA is expected to work with Workstream 2 for 4 hours a day 5 days a week or up to 80 hours per month.
Qualifications :
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain sound relationships with two Workstream 2 partners in Vietnam through regular communication with partners to foster trust resolve issues and ensure ongoing collaboration.
- Act as a liaison between IW and partners ensuring smooth communication and addressing any concerns or feedback promptly.
- Work closely with IW Workstream 2 Team and MERL team to monitor partners performance and progress: track progress and performance ensuring that partners meet agreedupon milestones and deliverables provide inputs to IWs monitoring tools.
- Provide regular updates and reports to internal stakeholders on the status of partnerships including successes challenges and improvements needed.
- Identify risks associated with the partnerships and provide advice to IW on strategies to mitigate them.
- Provide and coordinate technical support (on gender equality/womens economic equality Aged Care Care economy and policy reform etc. to partners when needed to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
- Maintain accurate records of all partnershiprelated agreements communications reports etc. for accountability and future reference.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria
For your application to be considered by the Panel interested applicants must submit a response to each of the following Key Selection Criteria (KSC):
KSC 1: Education and Experience Tertiary education (Masters Degree preferred) in Public Policy Social Sciences Development Studies/Management or related fields with at least 45 years relevant experience in development programs.
KSC 2: Grants and Partners Management Proven experience in grants/contract management and managing partner relationships.
KSC 3: Technical Expertise Strong technical expertise and experience in gender/womens economic empowerment programming with a preference for experience in aged care and carerelated policy reform.
KSC4: Stakeholder Engagement Experience working with private sector and policy stakeholders.
KSC 5: Communication and Teamwork Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Vietnamese with the ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively in a crosscultural team environment.
Additional Information :
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Please submit your application online. copy this link:
submit your application online. Upload your cover letter CV and response to the KSCs. Submit your CV and KSC response as a single Word or PDF document and address how you meet the requirements of this role. We are unable to proceed with an application without the KSC statements.
Closing Date: 11 May 2025 Sunday (GMT8
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. IW reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we have identified suitable candidates
About Us
Abt Global is a missiondriven global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health Economic Growth Governance Research & Evaluation Environment & Energy Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do visit our website at
Equity
Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity equality racial equity gender and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to safeguarding to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination harassment child abuse sexual abuse or exploitation in any form and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
