Project Officer

National Institute of Agricultural Planning & Protection (NIAPP) and CBM, the International Christian Development Organization, are developing Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) activities in Vietnam. The project on Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Income Diversification for ethnic minorities of Viet Nam, supported by CBM Germany, will be implemented for a period of 3 years (2015-2017) in Kon Tum, the Central Highlands, Viet Nam. Key project partners are local government (Kon Tum city People Committee, Ward/Commune People Committees, Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…) and Kon Tum Association for the Support of Disabilities and Orphans (KASDO).

Project is seeking a Project Officer.

Starting date:    July 2015
Duration:    30 months (full time)
Duty station:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam
NATIONALITY:  Vietnamese.

The successful candidate will be based at the National Institute of Agricultural Planning and Projection (NIAPP), with frequent travel to Kon Tum province when required.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Manage DiDRR activities of the project; provide input and recommendations on DiDRR program and activities when necessary, and interact with CBM team and partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the NIAPP Project Coordinator and with advice from the CMB Program Officer.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Needed Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of development discipline and is aware of at least one of the following topics: disaster risk reduction, inclusive development, disability related policies, UNCRPD, international aid and local government systems;
• Experience in internationally funded project management;
• Good understanding of project management cycle
• Ability to manage resources effectively;
• Result-based orientation;
• Ability to analyse verbal and written information and provide feedback;
• Ability to work within a team;
• And has good command of written and spoken English.

Personal Qualities

• Independent professional with team-work spirit;
• Flexible, resourceful and actively responds to different circumstances;
• High degree of interest in social work for community development;
• Proactive, involved and dedicated;
• Continued learning attitude;
• Able to encourage and provide (and receive) positive criticism in a culturally sensitive manner;

Experiences

• Graduate in University, preferable Master’s Degree in social development field from a reputable university;
• More than five years experience working in developmental project or program;
• Experience in coordination with multi-stakeholders especially government partners;
• Experience of working with persons with disabilities will be an asset;
• Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Learning and working opportunities

• Short courses in all aspects of NIAPP and CBM technical mandates;
• On-the–job training and coaching by international advisors;
• And has the opportunity to continue working at NIAPP when the project closed.

The recruitment of this position will comply with the principles of competition, openness and transparency, information sharing and compliance.

All candidates must be submitted the application letter and updated CV to the following address by 5PM, 20 July 2015.

National Institute of Agricultural Planning and Projection
International Cooperation and Project Management Division
61 Hang Chuoi, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

Or via email: [email protected] and c/c [email protected]

Details in the attachment.