Corruption and the lack of transparency and accountability are major issues of concern in Vietnam, for the authorities and for the entire people. Since the end of the 1990s, the government has been strongly strengthening its willingness to prevent and fight against corruption, and to promote better transparency and accountability. The 2005 Government Law on Anti- corruption, the 2009 National Strategy for Preventing and Combating Corruption Towards 2020, and the United Nations Convention on Anti-Corruption (UNCAC) ratified by the government in June 2009 are illustrative of the government’s increased commitments in curbing corruption in Vietnam.
Towards Transparency (TT) is a registered Vietnamese non-profit and non-state consultancy organization that was established in 2008 to advance its strong commitment to contribute to national efforts in promoting transparency and accountability for corruption prevention and fighting.
Since March 2009 TT became the National Contact of Transparency International (TI), the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption with its Secretariat based in Berlin. In this capacity, TT supports and coordinates emerging activities of TI in Vietnam, within the framework of the TI 3,5 year programme “Strengthening Anti-corruption Demand from Government, Private Sector and Society”, 2009- 2012. The overall goal of the programme is to contribute to national efforts in reducing corruption in public sector, business and society organisations. The main activities carried out include initiating and coordinating research on corruption issues, organising events to raise awareness and structuring advocacy efforts, building and supporting networks and coalitions to promote transparency, and ensuring sustainability of TI presence in Vietnam. The four donors funding this programme are: DFID, Embassy of Finland, Irish Aid and Embassy of Sweden.
For further information about TI, please visit http://www.transparency.org/ [1], also a brief overview of TI’s activities in Vietnam attached.
Currently, TT is looking for two (02) committed, dynamic and qualified experts to fill in the position of:
Position 01: International Advisor; and Position 02: National Project Coordinator.
Recruitment details are bellow:
Position 01: International Advisor [2]
Position 02: National Project Coordinator [3]
Duty station: Hanoi (with some travels in the country and the region)
Main duties, responsibilities and Job requirements: See detailed Job Description attached for both positions.
Expected starting date: May 2011
Expected starting date: January 2011, preferable ASAP
Duration of contract: Initial period: May 2011 till Duration of Contract: Full time, 3 year contract 30 December 2012. This initial contract will be after the first successful 3 months probation period
extendable, subject to good performance and fundraising success after the ending of the current programme in December 2012.
Closing date of application: 17:00 (Hanoi time), Closing date of application: 17:00 (Hanoi time), 20 November 2010.
Tentative selection plan: 30 November 2010. Tentative selection plan:
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 20 December 2010;
Interviews will be taken place during Jan-February 2011 for final decision to be taken end of February 2011.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 26 November 2010;
Interviews will be taken place during week 1 December, final decision to be taken week 2 December 2010.
Application and selection procedures: If you are a motivated agent of change and are interested in making a difference, please submit a letter of motivation, stating clearly which position you are applying for; why you are suitable for the post, recent curriculum vitae and 3 letters of reference in English by emailing to:
Ms. Le Thanh Ha, Administrator
Email: [email protected] [4]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applications will NOT be returned.