Careers

AOP currently has five openings for passionate individuals eager to contribute to transforming innovative ideas into scalable, evidence-based, and cost-effective solutions that address the root causes of poverty.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Chief Operating Officer role is instrumental in ensuring that Action on Poverty has the people, systems and processes to continue operating in a sustainable manner to achieve our vision of all people thriving in a world without poverty. As a member of the Executive leadership team, the role will be accountable for leading all financial, risk management and support functions including IT, Operations and HR in the organisation scattered across AOP’s Sydney and Hanoi Office.

Chief Operating Officer Job Description

Application closes on 4 April 2025.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] with the subject line ‘COO – [full name]’.

Program Officer

The position will be the focal point for developing and implementing community development initiatives, focusing on Community-Based Tourism (CBT), Financial inclusion and other Business models in coordination with the Program and Service Manager. The position will participate in the program design, approaches and processes in relevant areas of expertise, support the overall operations of AOP’s programs and projects in Vietnam and assist the implementation of program activities.

Program Officer Job Description

Application closes 20 January 2025

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with Subject – Program Officer

Finance Manager (VietHarvest)

The finance Manager will play a critical role in managing VietHarvest’s financial, accounting and HR operations during its early growth phase. This role demands versatility and expertise in financial management and strategic planning, supporting the organization’s development from foundational operations to advanced financial forecasting and planning to meet the organization’s growing needs.

Finance Manager (VietHarvest) Job Description

Application closes 15 February 2025

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with the subject line of “Vietharvest Finance Manager Application – Your name”

Project and Warehouse Officer (VietHarvest – Ho Chi Minh City)

This dual-role position ensures efficient management of VietHarvest’s food rescue logistics and warehouse operations while coordinating with donors, drivers, and charity partners with an emphasis on timely service with an attention to detail and food safety and hygiene. The individual will play a vital role in supporting VietHarvest’s mission to reduce food waste and serve the community.

Project and Warehouse Officer (VietHarvest – Ho Chi Minh City) Job Description

Application closes 15 February 2025

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with the subject line of “Vietharvest Project and Warehouse Officer Application – Your name”

Interpreter/Translator Vietnamese-Khmer (Kampong Thom, Cambodia)

Contractor, 20 March to 5 April 2025 (estimated)

The purpose of this position is to provide translation and interpretation service to the evaluation team of Women Safe Rural Migration in Cambodia (WARM) project, implemented by Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC), monitored by Action on Poverty.

Interpreter/Translator Vietnamese-Khmer Job Description

Application closes 17 March 2025

To apply, please submit your CV, relevant experience and proposed daily rate to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Application for Translator in Cambodia – [full name]’.