Programme Officer

The Asia Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports programs in Asia that help improve governance, law, and civil society; women's empowerment; economic reform and development; and international relations. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in Asia and operating through a network of 18 field offices, the Foundation collaborates with private and public partners to support leadership and institutional development, exchanges, and policy research.
 
The Asia Foundation is currently hiring a program officer for its office in Hanoi. The Program Officer will assist in all aspects of Asia Foundation program development, implementation, evaluation, and management in a range of projects related to development issues in Vietnam as assigned.  Ideal candidates should have:

- Minimum three years experience in program management with an international organization or government agency;
- College degree in the social sciences, law, economics, or environment; advance degree and/or training in a relevant field is desired.
- Keen understanding of governance and development issues in Vietnam;
- Knowledge of and experience with Vietnamese organizations and government agencies;
- Understanding of international and public funding agencies;
- Knowledge of participatory and consultative approaches in program design and implementation;
- Knowledge of training methods is desirable;
- Strong research and analytical skills; knowledge of survey methodology desirable;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Vietnamese;
- Ability to analyze, prepare, and manage budgets.
- Proactive and independent work style
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

The candidates should be Vietnamese nationals, and be able to commit to occasional domestic and international travel.  Interested candidates should send an application letter and a CV to [email protected] or via fax at (84-4) 3943-3257. Deadline for submission:  December 4, 2009.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
TAF
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2009-12-04