Job Description

Ca Mau Program Manager – Aus4A

• Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension to July 2030
• Location: Ca Mau, Vietnam
• This role is open to suitably qualified local nationals only

About Palladium

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Program

Aus4Adaptation (the program) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in responding to the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complements other investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.

About the RoleThe Aus4Adaptation Ca Mau Program Manager will manage the design, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Program activities in Ca Mau. The position will serve as the primary day-to-day interface between Aus4Adaptation and Ca Mau project partners, particularly the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Agriculture and Environment (DAE), local authorities, enterprises, research institutions, cooperatives, and communities.

The Program Manager will support the identification, design, implementation, learning, and scaling of climate change adaptation initiatives in Ca Mau Province, ensuring activities contribute to Aus4Adaptation program objectives and comply with DFAT and Palladium requirements.

The role combines strategic program development with hands-on project management and requires strong stakeholder engagement, technical understanding of climate adaptation, and excellent communication skills.

They will be based in Ca Mau province, with periodic travel to the project’s target sites as required for program activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government counterparts, technical partners, communities, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders to identify climate adaptation priorities and opportunities.
• Support the design and refinement of project activities that contribute to Aus4Adaptation outcomes and Ca Mau's climate adaptation priorities for synthesis into annual workplans.
• Manage day-to-day implementation of approved project activities and technical assistance initiatives in alignment with annual workplans.
• Foster collaboration with government agencies, consultants, service providers, and delivery partners to ensure timely and quality delivery of activities.
• Support implementation of the Aus4Adaptation MEL framework at project and activity levels.
• Work with implementing partners to develop results frameworks, indicators, and monitoring approaches.
• Prepare high-quality activity reports, progress updates, briefing notes, partner reports, and contributions to program and donor reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, records, and information management systems in accordance with Aus4Adaptation requirements.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: ToR Ca Mau Program Manager.pdf

About you

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications climate change, environmental management, agriculture, natural resource management, development studies, public policy, economics, international development, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and delivering donor-funded programs and technical assistance initiatives.
• Proven experience working with government agencies, particularly at provincial and national levels in Vietnam.
• Strong understanding of climate change adaptation challenges and opportunities in the Mekong Delta, with demonstrated working experience in Ca Mau.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes involving government, private sector, communities, research institutions, and development partners.
• Experience in co-designing development activities and translating strategic objectives into practical implementation plans.
• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), results management, reporting, and adaptive program management.
• Familiarity with the requirements and compliance standards of donor-funded programs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in integrating Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) considerations into program design and implementation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timeframes.
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese, both written and spoken

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and professional integrity.
• To be considered for this position, you must have valid work rights in the country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engaged salary and benefits.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

How to Apply

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Please submit your application online, including your CV and a brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Monday 4th October 2026 9:00pm Vietnam time

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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