Field Project Officer

CARE in Vietnam is a Non-Government Organization representing the CARE International network. CARE in Vietnam is a creative and dynamic organization, working with Vietnamese partners in the sectors of health, rural development and disaster mitigation and preparedness.

CARE in Vietnam is looking for an experienced and qualified Vietnamese individual to fill the position of Field Project Officer for “Capacity building for institutions and vulnerable communities to improve disaster preparedness, mitigation and response” project funded by DIPECHO which will be jointly implemented by CARE and Plan Vietnam. This position will be based in Thanh Hoa.
Position information:
Positions:    Field Project Officer
Start working:    Immediately
Contract:    15 months with high potential for extension
Location:    Thanh Hoa

Major responsibilities:
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure the quality of work undertaken by the project partners;
- Liaise with the staff of partner organizations, local authorities and other agencies for project implementation according to plan;
- Provide logistical support to project staff and  consultants;
- Collect, analyze and manage the required information on the implementation progress of project activities, and submit to the Project Manager for the preparation of Project monthly reports;
- Be in charge of the overall operations and management of a project field office.
- Assist in all day-to-day project financial and administrative work and procedures.
- Support with DRR activities such as the coordination of logistics work in the event that CARE responds to disaster emergency.
- Other duties as reasonable requested by supervisors.

Selection criteria:
- University degree
- At least 1 year of experience in community-based projects in international organization
- Proven professional experience in communication, group facilitation and training;
- Good computer skills: Microsoft office suite, internet, database;
- Good working knowledge of written and spoken in English and Vietnamese
- Can work under pressure;
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with minimal supervision;
- Familiarity with the project area and local residence will be an asset;
- Experience in CBDRM and climate change adaptation is preferable.

Interested candidates should send a full CV in English to email: [email protected]

Closing date for applicant is 15 June 2010

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please no telephone contact after submitting the application.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
CARE in Vietnam
Location: 
Thanh Hoa
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2010-06-15