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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
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Communications, Press and Media
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The Chevening Manager will manage the UK network’s Chevening scholarship programme, pro-actively engaging with current Chevening scholars in the UK and Chevening alumni to support those studying; publicise the Chevening programme, develop and deliver a strategic communications plan to attract high calibre applicants and work with the Embassy, Consulate General and alumni community to develop the relationship between the UK and alumni.
1. Lead the promotion of Chevening to attract a large number of excellent scholars from a wide range of fields and geographical areas in Vietnam
- Working with the UK network’s Communications Team to develop and deliver the strategic communications plan for the Chevening programme.
- Leading the promotion and marketing of Chevening scholarships programme in Vietnam, increasing awareness of the programme in Vietnam and attracting a wide range of excellent scholars
- Managing the Chevening Vietnam’s social platforms such as mindthegap.vn, Chevening Vietnam Podcast and Chevening Vietnam Facebook group
2. Manage the Chevening selection and interview process
- Coordinating the Chevening selection and interview process to ensure the highest calibre of scholar
- Liaising with teams within the Embassy and Consulate General during the selection process
3. Engage with Chevening alumni and scholars
- Supporting Chevening scholars before they travel to the UK
- Engaging with Chevening alumni in Vietnam and deepening the UK network’s relationship with them.
- Deepening and broadening scholars experience and contacts base in the UK, liaising with UK, Embassy and Consulate colleagues to broaden their experience and share their “Chevening journey” to help create a positive impression of the Programme and education in the UK.
- Manage the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund projects in Vietnam
4. Manage the Chevening partnership in Vietnam
- Managing current sponsoring partnerships for Chevening programme ensuring sponsors feel that they get value from their participation
- Pro-actively seeking for new partnership to expand the programme
- Working with sponsors to deepen scholars’ and alumni’s relationships with sponsors both in Vietnam and the UK
5. Manage Chevening budget
- Managing the Chevening budget ensuring values for money of Chevening activities
6. Support corporates events and visits
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- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Proven experience of project and event management
- Able to work to tight deadlines and multi-task effectively
- Good team-working skills and the ability to develop productive relationships with other teams around the network
- Critical thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity
Language requirements
Language: English and Vietnamese
Level required: Proficient
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- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience
- Familiarity with UK culture and education
- Knowledge of using social media for campaigns
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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10 June 2025
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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39.5
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Asia Pacific
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Vietnam
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Hanoi
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British Embassy
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VND
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VND 40,446,000
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monthly
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28 July 2025
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This vacancy is advertised as a full-time, fixed term role of 12 months with possibility of renewal.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
We encourage all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training courses and informal opportunities such as job-shadowing, coaching and on-the-job training. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training sessions or coaching/mentoring. We have an active L&D committee who organise a varied programme of learning for all staff.
All staff are eligible for 5 Learning and Development days a year.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is committed to developing its staff. There will be opportunities for formal training alongside collaborating with a wide range of colleagues delivering on-the-job learning.
- Working in a diplomatic mission
- International policy skills course
- UK Diplomatic Academy foundation learning
- Regional and London-based formal learning opportunities
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Visa sponsorship may be possible for non-Vietnamese nationals if meet local requirements.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be invited to interviews if meeting the minimum requirement of the job.
Working patterns:
Full time – 39.5 hours per week with one hour lunch. Mon-Thursday 08:30–16:45, Friday 08:30–15:00. The Embassy has a smarter working policy and is committed to offering flexible working patterns balanced with the operational requirements of the role. In crisis/emergency situations you may need to work as required to support the Embassy response, sometimes on a shift pattern working which may result in unsociable hours and/or weekend working.
The Embassy is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. For security reasons, routine working outside of the office is not possible.
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
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Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Vietnam Time) on the day of the deadline indicated above.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.
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