Programme Officer, Vietnam

Contract Type: Full-time, fixed term until March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam (occasional travel to project sites may be required)

Eligibility: Vietnamese nationals only

The Programme Officer will support the Country Grants Manager (CGM) and Technical Assistance Facility Manager (TAFM) in processing grant and technical assistance applications and overseeing efficiently. This role focuses on due diligence, vetting, compliance monitoring, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth delivery of the COAST Facility's grant and technical assistance programs.

The position is based in Hanoi and reports to the CGM and TAFM.

Key Responsibilities

1. Due Diligence and Vetting

2. Coordinate due diligence processes for grant applicants and TA providers

3. Review and assess documentation using DAI's Grants/Management Capacity Assessment Tool
4. Support in developing appropriate project milestones based on assessment findings in the due diligence process
5. Assist the TAFM in maintaining and updating the TA provider roster, collecting inputs from stakeholders for TA concept note development and vetting with TA recipients

6. Coordinate with grant and TA applicants to arrange meetings and prepare agendas.

7. Contract Management and Mobilization

8. Facilitate timely signing of Grant Agreements and TA Contracts

9. Monitor compliance with agreement terms and flag implementation issues
10. Review quarterly and milestone reports from grantees and TA providers
11. Ensure operations align with program guidelines
12. Review invoices and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness for payment processing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, business, development or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in international development programs
• Proven experience with grant-making and contracting processes
• Strong English language skills, particularly reading and writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Familiarity with compliance requirements of international donors (UK FCDO, EU, USAID)

Project background

Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST)

Human activities such as harmful fishing practices, coastal habitat conservation, and pollution directly contribute to biodiversity loss and degradation of ocean and coastal ecosystems and ecosystem services. This degradation amplifies coastal populations' vulnerability, particularly in developing countries already burdened by high poverty, and frequently dependent on fragile ocean and coastal livelihoods such as artisanal fisheries and aquaculture. While the ocean is the primary source of animal protein for billions, climate change raises the stakes and compounds the problems as coastal areas are increasingly exposed to sea level rise, intense storms, marine heatwaves, and ocean acidification, posing existential threats to both marine life and human communities.

DAI recognises the need to address these challenges holistically, integrating targeted interventions to improve both environmental and social systems. Our vision for COAST Facility is "to revolutionise coastal and marine ecosystem management through a pioneering approach that uniquely combines local community empowerment with national reform and global advocacy." COAST Facility will implement activities in 4 priority countries – Mozambique, Indonesia, Viet Nam and the Philippines - and a demand led Technical Assistance Facility in ODA recipient countries outside these four priority countries.

We propose an integrated methodology founded on five core delivery principles to direct our delivery approach. These principles are appropriate for addressing coastal and ocean challenges effectively; ensuring flexible and innovative solutions; the ability to deliver, manage and maximise impact; and ensure a high standard of programme and activity management tailored to the complexity of COAST. They are a holistic approach, community-centred solutions, collaborative partnerships, legacy and sustainability, and learning and adaptation.

To deliver COAST Facility, DAI will capitalise on our extensive experience in Indonesia, Mozambique, Philippines, and Vietnam to support aligned partner country governments and local community-based organisations. Our delivery of COAST will a) provide a team of world-leading experts in coastal and ocean sustainability coupled with deep experience in ODA fund management; b) leverage DAI and our partners' expertise delivering programmes alongside partner governments and communities; c) provide deep understanding of effective multi-country, multi-component TA and fund management programmes.

DAI will lead the COAST consortia and be responsible for the overall delivery of the contract. Our Consortia partners are Blue Green Advisors, DevLearn, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Wildlife Conservation Society.