Viet-Nam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) (www.vnah-hev.org [1]) is an international NGO based in Virginia, USA that provide humanitarian and development assistance programs in Viet Nam since 1990. On-going projects include technical assistance to government partners in development and implementation of policies and programs related to people with disabilities and domestic non-profit organizations. We also provide vocational training and employment assistance; rehabilitation services; delivery of assistive devices for people with disabilities as well as small rural development projects and disaster relief assistance.
In the disability sector, VNAH has played an instrumental role in assisting governmental and non-governmental partners to develop and implement important disability related policies and programs, including the establishment of the National Coordinating Council on Disability - NCCD (2000), Code and Standards on Accessible Construction (2002), the amended Decree on employment for the disabled people (2004), the Accessible Vehicle Standards and Regulations for Public Transportation (2006), the national Disability Action Program 2006-2010 and 2011-2020, and the National Law on Disability June 2010. In addition, VNAH is working with its partners to promote the inclusion of Vietnamese with disabilities in social and economic activities, and promote an integrated comprehensive rehabilitation delivery system that incorporates case management and vocational guidance techniques.
VNAH is currently collaborating with key members of NCCD, including the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), Committee on Social Affairs of NA (CSA), the Ministries of Construction and Transportation etc… to implement the above polices/programs and promote new policies/programs, such as the disability law, designed to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in Viet Nam. The NCCD is currently led by MOLISA and has 28 members from ministries and organizations most concerned with people with disabilities in Viet Nam. In addition, VNAH is working with its partners to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in social economic development activities, and support the development of disabled persons organizations.
VNAH is now looking for 02 positions of Program Officers (1 for Social Work and 1 for Vocational Rehabilitation) working with Disability Unit in Hanoi.
Key responsibilities of the Program Officer:
The Program Officer (PO) shall assist in the day-to-day implementation and successful completion of the projects/programs as stipulated in the project documents and as directed by Project Management and/or Country Director. The PO shall be primarily responsible for the provision of support for completing the objectives of programs/projects in the disability area. He/She shall also assist in other VNAH projects/programs as requested. He/She shall participate/assist in communications with Project partners, NGOs, financial management of assigned project, and report writing. The PO will be located in VNAH’s Hanoi office and work under the direct supervision of Project Management and the CD.
Specific responsibilities and duties of the PO are:
- assist the project teams in preparation, implementation and monitoring of project work-plan, budget plan and budget expenditures (Including monthly and/or long-term/overall work-plan) in relation with project planned activities and objectives
- undertake assigned actions to meet project objectives, indicators and deadlines
- advise and report to Project Management on project progress and problem.
- develop and maintain good and effective contact/communication with staff of Project partners and other stakeholders, including Government, local and international NGO, groups/organizations of people with disabilities (PWD). The PO is not allowed to initiate direct negotiation and communication with donor and senior officials of government partners without advance approval from VNAH senior staff;
- arrange, coordinate and participate in Project meetings, seminars, workshops, conference, trainings, site visits, and other activities/events;
- undertake and assist in translation and interpretation as requested;
- undertake and assist other project/program officers and VNAH staff in the collection, maintenance and filing of all Project as well as field related information, documents, reports, etc. in all formats – print, electronic, video, audio, etc.;
- undertake and/or assist in preparing articles, news release, routine correspondence and report (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc);
- assist other staff responsible for other VNAH projects in all aspects of project implementation as requested by Management;
- assist senior staff in fundraising and/or expanding/developing new programs.
- keep current on Government of Viet Nam, donors and NGO policies, programs and plans related to disabilities and civil society (including doing research, study, analysis etc).
- undertake other duties as assigned by responsible staff, including the Project Management and the Country Director.
Qualification Desired:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Science, administration or other equivalences
- At least 03 year experiences working on development project
- Knowledge of disability issues and policy development as an asset
- Good written and spoken English skills.
- Good computer skills on Word, Excel, Powerpoint and email applications.
- Ability to work effectively and independently as a team member
- Familiarity with and commitment to inclusion, diversity and right based approach to development and disability
All additional terms and responsibilities of this Program Officer position are as stipulated in VNAH’s Policies and Procedures to which both VNAH and the PO are bound with.
VNAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender or disability in its employment and promotion practices.
For more information please call Mr. Bob Horvath, in Hanoi, at 3747 3000 or send expressions of interest and CV to [email protected]