Project Officer

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. In Vietnam, Oxfam is recognized as one of the leading international NGOs, especially in rural development, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, civil society development, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:

Project Officer - Climate Change Adaptation project in Tra Vinh & Tien Giang Provinces.

Oxfam Great Britain - Level D2

Reference number: INT5474

The post is a 2.5 year fixed-term contract (possible extension), based in either Go Cong Tay district, Tien Giang Province or Cau Ngang district of Tra Vinh province

The Role: To work with the team to implement the project “Partnership for equitable Resilience to the impacts of climate change of the Coastal communities in Mekong Delta (PRC Project)

Report to: Project Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Implement project activities following the Oxfam’s and donors’ project management policies, standards and guidelines
- Facilitate partner’s project activity management, finance management, annual planning, and monitoring progress and impact of the project activities following the standards and accountability issues.
- Conduct participatory capacity, vulnerabilities analysis (PCVA), supporting communes and district leaders for developing commune adaptation plan, emergency preparedness linking with the national CBDRM program and SEDP at commune, district and province levels.
- Work with partners for developing livelihood adaptation options for the vulnerable women and men of the project areas based on both indigenous knowledge and scientific information on disaster risks and climate change impacts; do feasibility studies of income generating activities, and skill development training and supporting for implementation of livelihood options.
- Work closely with local authorities to provide guidance for the utilization and management of the adaptation funds for DRR and livelihood adaptation
- Use tested available training materials of Oxfam and others to facilitate training sessions in response to training needs assessment results; and follow up after training events to ensure desired impact.
- Responsible for implementation project MEAL frameworks including conducting baseline survey, writing monthly, quarterly and  six monthly reports, case studies, blogs, video clips and sharing wider audiences. Be responsible for ensuring beneficiary accountability, gender equality and women rights
- Work closely with the local Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CFSC), VN Red Cross, DoNRE, DoST, Women’s Union, media, NGOs and other stakeholders working in the areas for improving early warning mechanism, coordination and sharing lesson learning 
- Assist the Project Coordinator to prepare project activity report when required.
- Undertake any project related responsibilities requested by the Project Manager

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Job Specific Competencies
- Vietnamese national (Applicants of Mekong Delta are encouraged to apply)
- University degree, preferably social sciences, related field or/and management
- At least 4 years proven experience of managing development, livelihood, emergency response, preparedness, advocacy and DRR/CCA, program/project
- Technical knowledge on designing and managing disaster risk management, CBDRM and climate change adaptation projects
- Working experiences in leadership role on managing partnership, gender, MEAL and Livelihoods
- Working experiences of conducting participatory capacity, vulnerability analysis (PCVA), developing disaster risk and climate change adaptation plans
- Working experiences of integrating DRR/CCA into Livelihood and other development program
- Practical experiences of providing training to partners staff both on training methodologies, risk analysis and action planning
- Practical knowledge for working with the CFSC, Red Cross, Mass organizations and government department
- Working experience with NGOs or international development organisations is preferable
- Sound experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets
- Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues (Gender and diversity)
- Basic English and good Vietnamese language
- Research, communication and training experience will be an asset

Behavioural Competencies
- Achieving results
- Working effectively with other
- Leading others
- Thinking and understanding

Gross Annual Salary Range:  US$ 10,000- 15,255
(plus medical for staff and dependants up to US$ 3,000 per year, 10% gratuity, social insurance, 23 days annual leave etc.)

The closing date for application:  1 July 2012       

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT5474 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 is an equal opportunity employer.