Programme Team Leader

CARE in Vietnam is looking for a Vietnamese candidate to fill the position of Program Team Leader - Social Marginalized People (SMP) as below information.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programme Team Leader - SMP, plays a key role in setting the strategic programme direction of CARE in Vietnam. S/he is responsible for implementing the SMP programme priority, aligning project initiatives, developing new initiatives, guiding the impact measurement of the SMP programme, and supervising portfolio managers within the SMP programme.

Position reports to: Country Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF POSITION

• Strategic direction setting: Contribute to strategic direction setting and organisational development of CARE Vietnam as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT). Lead in developing and implementing SMP strategic and programmatic plans.
• SMP Programme Management: Provide leadership and managerial oversight for the SMP programme in terms of team supervision and people management; coordination and resource mobilisation between portfolios to ensure effective programme implementation; programme quality, performance and impact measurement; timely donor and government reporting; contract compliance; and financial accountability. Ensure all projects within the SMP programme are aligned with the programme priority.
• SMP Programme Development: Lead the development of new SMP initiatives; guide proposal development and design teams. Keep informed of key trends and best practice related to the SMP programme priority.
• SMP Partnership and Stakeholder Liaison, Advocacy and Networking, Representation: Develop and maintain partnerships and networks as it concerns the SMP programme with relevant government agencies, International Organisations, donor agencies, Vietnamese Civil Society Organisation/Community Based Organisation (CSO/CBO) partners, CARE member partners, and other key stakeholders. Be the thematic lead on SMP advocacy work. Be the spoke person on SMP theme.
• Information sharing, learning, collaboration:  Lead the proactive sharing of SMP programme information and learning both within the Country Office and with appropriate external agencies, partners and stakeholders.
• Other tasks: Serve part-time in other roles, for example as Surge Portfolio Manager (PM) or Technical Advisor (TA), as requested by the supervisor.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Postgraduate qualifications in  relevant technical area/s and minimum  8 years relevant experience;
• Proven experience in effective strategic planning, direction setting, and strong leadership skills
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Proven experience in people development and management
• Demonstrated experience and skills in coordination and networking
• Comprehensive knowledge of related programmes. Generate and use a high level of theoretical and applied knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Vietnamese and English language
• Willingness to travel outside work location and travel and work in other CVN programme areas.

In return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development and working in a dynamic and innovative environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Detailed Job Descriptions are attached. Please send your cover letter and CV in English to email:  [email protected] quoting the position title in the subject line of the email. Applications deadline is 15th August 2016. The process of short-listing and inviting selected candidates for written test interview will be from  22 – 26 August 2016.