Advocacy Manager
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Job Location:
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Screening partner: Cotalent (authorized to screen and pre-qualify all applicants for EuroCham).
Equal opportunity and Data Use: All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration. Your CV and personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes for this role and closely related roles at EuroCham processed under legitimate interest stored securely and not shared outside the recruitment process (including GDPR where applicable).
Role Snapshot
Location: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi On-site
Work time: Standard office hours (Monday-Friday)
Employment type: Full-time 24-month fixed-term contract after 2-month probation
Reporting line: Executive Director
Team scope: Manages Sector Committee Coordinators Assistants and Interns
Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: Insurance coverage 13th-month bonus Professional development budget
Eligibility: Fluent in Vietnamese and English able to travel 1-2 times per month between HCMC and Hanoi
Company Profile
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) represents nearly 1400 European companies operating in Vietnam across various industries. Founded in 1998 EuroCham serves as the primary voice of the European business community advocating for a transparent stable and competitive business environment. Its goal is to boost EU-Vietnam economic ties advocate for policies and facilitate dialogue between businesses and government officials.
Role Purpose & Success Outcomes
The Advocacy Manager leads EuroChams advocacy strategy and execution ensuring that the organization effectively represents the interests of its members to Vietnamese and European authorities.
Success looks like:
The Whitebook is published and launched successfully with broad participation and positive visibility.
Sector Committees are well-coordinated active and demonstrate measurable engagement and satisfaction.
Advocacy initiatives deliver timely high-quality outputs and clear impact on business and regulatory outcomes.
Internal management and communication processes are efficient and collaborative across offices.
Key Responsibilities
Develop execute and continually improve EuroChams advocacy strategy in alignment with the organizations goals.
Oversee and support the operation of all Sector Committees ensuring coordination quality and alignment of priorities.
Edit and manage the annual Whitebook publication and coordinate related launch events and briefings.
Lead advocacy initiatives position papers and stakeholder engagement activities with local and European authorities.
Collaborate with the EU Delegation EU-Vietnam Business Council and other key institutions on trade and policy issues.
Organize and support advocacy-related events in coordination with the Events teams in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Supervise coach and motivate the Sector Committee Coordinators Assistants and Interns.
Support the Board of Directors and Executive Director in advocacy external relations and governance tasks.
Monitor advocacy performance and recommend improvements to enhance impact and member satisfaction.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including Vietnamese authorities the EU Delegation to Vietnam the EU-Vietnam Business Council sector committee leaders member companies and relevant media representatives.
Requirements
Non-Negotiables
- Degree in Law Economics or Political Science.
- Fluency in both English and Vietnamese (spoken and written).
Availability to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (1-2 trips per month).
Required
Demonstrated experience in advocacy policy or government relations.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a management or coordination role.
Proven ability to lead cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong project management negotiation and communication skills.
Experience working with chambers associations or public-private organizations.
Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of international or European trade law.
Familiarity with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and related institutions.
Experience in CSR or public affairs within Vietnam or the EU contexts.
Working Style & Culture
Professional mission-driven and member-oriented.
Collaborative respectful and cross-functional teamwork between offices.
Calm and constructive approach under pressure; diplomacy in stakeholder engagement.
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Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
