Project Officer

Job Description of Project Officer ECF for Vietnam

Responsibilities:

The Project Officer ECF will be responsible for the supervision of the implementation of ECF eye care program in Vietnam and monitor the progress; especially for the SCB project. The project officer is responsible for the the day to day operations of the ECF eye care projects including coordination with the key stakeholders, NGOs, Provincial Health Departments and Ministry of Health. He/She supervises the work of the AA and reports to the Country Representative.

Main duties:

• Supervises the implementation of the ECF eye care projects in Vietnam and monitor the progress;
• Supervise the bookkeeping for the local office and projects’ financial administration;
• Support the Country Representative to prepare the Annual Plan of ECF Vietnam activities;
• Submit a monthly and annual narrative report on ECF Vietnam activities to the Country Representative;
• Coordinate the submission of monthly financial reports for the ECF-VN office by the partners;
• Coordinate the submission of quarterly and semi-annual (financial and narrative) project reports for internal, government and donor purposes;
• In consultation with the Country Representative, attend government/donor/eye care working group meetings and conferences;
• Liaise with provincial health authorities and project partners to ensure continued communication and coordination;
• Conduct field visits to current partners and attend trainings if necessary;
• Liaise with ECF Dutch staff on technical program issues;
• Actively identify opportunities for fundraising by networking, attending events and communication via (social) media;
• Support the execution of the fundraising and communication plan;
• Perform any other tasks required of you by the Country Representative or the Project Manager Netherlands that are appropriate to your role and duties;
• Give guidance to and supervise staff in the local ECF office.

Experiences and Qualifications needed:

• Experience working with NGOs and marginalized groups for at least 5 years
• Proven experience in project coordination and management, especially with local government departments;
• Background in Social Science/Social Work/Health or related field;
• Good command of English, both writing and speaking;
• Great communication and organisation skills;
• Willing to be held accountable for his/her work and behavior by colleagues, partners and beneficiaries
• Proven ability to be both a team player and able to work independently.

The position is open for Vietnamese candidates only.

Please send your CV and application letter expressing your motivation for this position to Ms. Ngan Tran at [email protected] before 5pm, 20th August 2017.