Programme Coordinator for Education Programme

Reference number: INT3409
The post is offered on an open-ended contract, based in Hanoi.

Who they are?
Founded in 1942, Oxfam Great Britain made its first grant in Vietnam in 1955, and is now a leading global development and humanitarian organization. Oxfam GB's programmes in Vietnam range across sectors including rural livelihoods and infrastructure, basic education, disaster management, and national level social and economic policy change. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.

The role: To develop and manage Oxfam GB's Education Programme in Vietnam. This focuses on improvement of access to and quality of education for disadvantaged children, especially girls and ethnic minorities, and on supporting effective governance in the education sector.

Reports to:                        Country Director
Staff reporting to the post:   Programme Officer (2), Programme Assistant (1)

The requirements:
- Proven experience in development of programme strategic planning.
- Sound experience in programme management and negotiation, including participatory approaches.
- Good understanding of educational issues in Vietnam.
- Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues (Gender and diversity).
- Experience in advocacy work in the Vietnam context; good analytical and planning skills at programme and policy level.
- Sound experience in working with partners, including government and non-government organizations.
- Good leadership and management skills, experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets.
- University degree, preferably in education, social science or/and management.
- Strong written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
- Good computer skills.
- Able to travel to programme/project areas on a regular basis.

Gross Annual Salary Range:            US$ 19,500 – US$ 27,500
Closing date for application:            October 8th, 2009

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT3409.  Application Form is under article “MORE INFO”) or send a cover letter, Application Form, and copies of relevant degrees to:

Oxfam Great Britain, Floor 5, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]

Oxfam offers an attractive benefit package. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam GB is an equal opportunity employer

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Oxfam GB
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Thu, 2009-10-08