ABOUT COWATER INTERNATIONAL

Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. and has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve.

ABOUT THE GREAT PROGRAM

GREAT, a 10-year flagship initiative of Australian Government, managed by Cowater International since 2016, focuses on women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam’s ethnically diverse north-west region. Utilising a market systems development approach, it primarily benefits women in Son La and Lao Cai provinces, particularly targeting ethnic minority communities, which are home to twelve and twenty-six ethnic groups respectively.

The objectives of the GREAT Program are:

• Objective 1: Women, particularly ethnic minority women living in Son La and Lao Cai provinces have improved economic benefits.
• Objective 2: Women, particularly ethnic minority women living in Son La and Lao Cai provinces, have increased confidence and social status, including more balanced workloads and greater decision making within the home, workplace, and community.
• Objective 3: Women, particularly ethnic minority women and household members living in Son La and Lao Cai provinces benefit from more gender responsive, inclusive, and effective provincial and national policies, plans, strategies, and programs.

The program is in its second five-year phase and GREAT 2 continues the focus on agriculture and tourism, identifying specific sectors that lend themselves to opportunities for women’s economic empowerment and work with multiple stakeholders to address constraints, generate opportunities, drive market growth and increase productive value of the sector. Cross-sector strategies such as women, access to finance, digital transformation, policy advocacy and behaviour change complement the sector strategies.

Cowater is recruiting a Driver to support GREAT 2 Program activities.

STATEMENT OF DUTY

Reporting to Senior HR Officer, the Driver is responsible to providing high level administrative and logistical services to the GREAT 2 Program. This includes supporting the team across an array of duties in accordance with the procedures and guidelines laid out in the GREAT 2 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Use cars in strict compliance with vehicle use regulations of GREAT 2 Program and the Vietnam Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety
• Safely take staff and other partners (if any) to business and field trips (safe for people and vehicles);
• Ensure the most effective use of project cars; timely and properly respond to the requests for vehicle use;
• Ensure safe and economic parking of the vehicles;
• Ensure timely request for monthly petrol advance and acquittal of request;
• Monitor timely maintenance, replacement and upgrade of car and related equipment;
• Oversee the operation (including fuel consumption and GPS tracking report) and maintenance of two provincial cars/drivers
• Support delivery of documents and correspondences to partners;
• Support and facilitate workshops, project events and project office logistics; and
• Other tasks required by program staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate;
• Possess a valid Vietnamese driving license (minimum B2);
• At least 5 years of continuous professional driving experience, preferably within a project-based environment;
• Good health for long driving; skilled, careful and safe driving;
• Agile, reliable, honest and discreet;
• Familiar with the geography and road conditions of Son La and Lao Cai provinces;
• Very good knowledge of Vietnam Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety;
• Willing to work flexible time;
• Ability to work independently and within a team; and
• Ability to speak English is an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending applications to recruitment@aus4equalityvn.org no later than 5pm Hanoi Time (GMT+7) Friday 27th March 2026. Please indicate in the subject “Driver – Hanoi Office”. We thank all applicants, however, only those making the shortlist will be contacted.

Applications must include:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter
• Copies of a valid driving license and a medical certificate within the last 6 months

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.