Save the Children, the World’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives in over 50 countries through emergency relief and long-term development.
Save the Children in Vietnam (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current programs focus on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; Education; Child protection; Child Poverty, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.
Vacancy: Project Support Assistant
Based in Hanoi
We are looking for a qualified Vietnamese national for the position of Project Support Assistant. The successful candidate will base in Hanoi. Competitive remuneration package and opportunity for learning and development will be offered for this position.
Main Responsibilities: Project Support Assistant, under the supervision of Project Support Officer, works to provide administrative, operational tasks to the Northern Office. The Project Support Assistant will work closely with Project Support Officer and other team members to ensure the Northern Office functions smoothly, efficiently and effectively. Project Support Assistant will implement the tasks and issues related to Save the Children Vietnam staff following the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Key Competencies
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree, prefer in Business Administration, Economy and General Administration;
- At least 3-year experience of providing an admin and logistics services;
- Good command in English
- Proven experience of using MS office application (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Have good knowledge about Vietnamese law relating to admin and HR operation and legal regulations of INGO;
- Good attention to detail;
- Have high sense of self and team development;
- Adapting to changing work patterns and new methods;
- Be proactive and creative in all work;
- Have ability to work under high pressure.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Vietnam development issues and NGO networks;
- An office/HR management/development qualification from a credible institution.
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] [1]
The SC’s application form and full job description [2] are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy [3]
The closing date for application is 5 pm on May 03, 2016. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and application dossiers cannot be returned.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to 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.