Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.
Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.
We are looking for one Vietnamese national for:
Vacancy: Project Officer – Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Response
Based in Hochiminh City
Main Responsibilities:The Project Officer (PO) DRR&ER in Southern region is a member of DRR&ER team and is primarily responsible for the implementation of the KOICA-funded DRR&WASH project in Ca Mau.
The PO will assist to ensure that Save the Children Vietnam activities are consistent with SCI and Members’ programming principles and approaches, draw on good practices and lessons learned, enable children to attain their rights and are compliant with donor regulations.
Key Competencies:
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At least 2 years’ experience in an NGO environment, including experience implementing programs in related fields;
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Bachelor’s degree in community develop, social work, environment or related field
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Experience in DRR and/or WASH is desired;
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Good understanding of challenges facing vulnerable children and communities in Mekong Delta.
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Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds;
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Good knowledge/experience of effective budget monitoring;
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Good skills in communicating in English and Vietnamese;
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Good interpersonal skills; and
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Commitment to and understanding of SCI aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: 4th Floor, Machinco Building, No. 444 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Tay Ho District Hanoi or by Email: [email protected]
The full job description are available here (attached JD [1]) and the SC application form are attached here (attached Application form [2])
The closing date for application is 5 pm on27th August 2017. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.