DJRECRUIT ASIA

We are headquartered in Hong Kong and operate in Vietnam, overseeing recruitment efforts within the APAC region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Location: Hanoi, Việt Nam (with regular travel to provincial locations)

About the Opportunity

Our client is an international non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable social impact through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. They are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Government Affairs to lead government relations, policy engagement, and strategic external partnerships in Vietnam.

This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Country Director and plays a critical role in shaping public policy engagement, strengthening relationships with government stakeholders, and supporting long-term organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Government Relations Strategy

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Country Director on government engagement, policy direction, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and execute national government relations strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support key regulatory and operational processes, including licensing and compliance requirements.
• Ensure proactive and coordinated engagement with government stakeholders.

Senior Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with ministries, government agencies, regulators, and other key decision-makers.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, negotiations, and policy discussions.
• Support leadership preparation for strategic government engagements and official visits.
• Position the organization as a trusted and credible partner to government stakeholders.

Policy & Advocacy

• Identify opportunities to influence policy, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead the development of policy recommendations, position papers, and advocacy strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align program objectives with policy engagement opportunities.
• Support national and provincial initiatives that contribute to systemic change.

Strategic Program Alignment

• Ensure government engagement strategies are integrated across organizational programs and initiatives.
• Translate organizational priorities into effective government-facing strategies.
• Incorporate political, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations into planning and decision-making.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Government Affairs function in Vietnam.
• Manage and mentor team members to build a high-performing government relations capability.
• Establish systems for stakeholder mapping, engagement tracking, and intelligence sharing.

Political Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor political, regulatory, and stakeholder developments.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Anticipate changes in the policy landscape and proactively adjust engagement strategies.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government relations, public policy, external affairs, or a related field in Vietnam.
• Demonstrated success engaging senior government stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven experience influencing policy, legislation, or regulatory frameworks.
• Experience within NGOs, international organizations, development agencies, or advocacy-focused environments is highly desirable.
• Previous leadership and people management experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of Vietnam’s government structure and decision-making processes.
• Deep knowledge of public policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex political and regulatory environments.

Education

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role with significant visibility and impact.
• Opportunity to shape policy and influence meaningful change at a national level.
• Work closely with senior government stakeholders and organizational leadership.
• Join a mission-driven international organization with a strong reputation and long-term commitment in Vietnam.

DJRECRUIT ASIA

We are headquartered in Hong Kong and operate in Vietnam, overseeing recruitment efforts within the APAC region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

About the Opportunity

We are supporting an international animal welfare organization in the search for a Country Director based in Vietnam.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading the organization's operations, programs, stakeholder engagement, and overall country strategy. The role reports to global leadership and plays a key role in driving impact, strengthening government partnerships, and ensuring sustainable organizational growth in Vietnam.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for the organization's programs, operations, facilities, and teams in Vietnam.
• Drive the implementation of country strategies and ensure alignment with global priorities.
• Lead organizational planning, risk management, governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, academic institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at high-level meetings, policy forums, conferences, and external engagements.
• Oversee budgeting, financial stewardship, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Lead and support organizational change, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience within NGOs, nonprofits, conservation, development, social impact, or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing country operations, multidisciplinary teams, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong exposure to government relations, public affairs, policy engagement, or external affairs.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, compliance, risk management, and budget oversight.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build trusted relationships with government authorities.
• Fluent Vietnamese and English.

What the Client is Looking For

• A leader who can oversee day-to-day operations while providing strategic direction to the organization.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government stakeholders and external partners.
• Someone who can understand stakeholder dynamics, navigate sensitive situations, and represent the organization effectively.
• Experience within the NGO/NPO sector is highly preferred.
• Exposure to animal welfare, conservation, environmental, or social impact programs would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Opportunity to lead a respected international organization with a long-standing presence in Asia.
• High level of visibility with government agencies, donors, and global leadership.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact through advocacy, partnerships, and program leadership.
• Collaborative international environment with strong mission-driven values.