Program Assistant

SNV is a Netherlands based development organization committed to eliminating poverty and inequity in emerging markets worldwide by promoting Market Based Solutions for the Poor. SNV provides advisory services to leading public and private clients to catalyze innovative and strategic solutions that drive growth and performance while generating jobs, income, improving access to basic services for the low-income segment and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SNV focuses on the agriculture, REDD+, renewable energy and water & sanitation sectors.

SNV is looking for a dynamic and creative Vietnamese candidate to fill in the post of: Program Assistant (temporary for 5 months)

Duty station: Hanoi with frequent travel to other provinces

Main duties and responsibilities:
- Execute daily financial, administrative and secretarial support to the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (WASH) Program:
- Record financial transactions of the WASH program
- Prepare and check monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts,
- Forecasts and project depletion for the WASH program
- Follow up on the related receipts and payments of the WASH program
- Reconcile bank balances and manage liquidity levels of the WASH program
- Assist advisors of the WASH team in preparation of program documentation, paper works
- Keep the team agenda’s up to date, arrange meetings and appointments
- Make travel arrangement for members, attend visitors of the WASH program,
- Provide interpretation/translation support to advisors in case of need

Requirements:
- Committed Vietnamese citizen
- University degree
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international organisation
- Initiative and creativity in solving problems; ability to work well under pressure
- Good organizing skills and communication skills ( English and Vietnamese)
- Good team spirit and enthusiasm
- Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)

Duration of assignment
SNV offers a five-month associate contract (temporary replacement) with a competitive salary package.

Application procedure
Interested persons should submit their letter of motivation, recent curriculum vitae in English to:
SNV Netherlands Development Organization; 6th Floor, Building B, La Thanh Hotel, 218 Doi Can, Hanoi, Vietnam or by E-mail to: [email protected]

SNV is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: 20th September 2011