JOB DESCRIPTION (ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• 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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience
• Familiarity with UK culture and education
• Knowledge of using social media for campaigns

REQUIRED BEHAVIOURS:

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

OTHER BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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

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