Administration & Finance Assistant

Challenge to Change (CtC) is an international NGO, established in the UK in 2008, working primarily in Vietnam. Since its inception the organisation has focused on climate change issues, supporting poor communities to adapt their livelihoods to the local impacts of changing climate in Vietnam, whilst at the same time persuading those who contribute most to climate change, especially in the UK, to take responsibility for reducing global carbon emissions. Since 2008 the organisation has worked in Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Can Tho, Quang Tri, and Ha Giang Provinces of Vietnam, in coastal and mountainous, rural and urban areas.

In 2011 the organisation is broadening its focus to sustainability issues, including climate change. There are two sides to the majority of current global sustainability issues: on one hand, powerful elements of the global system pursuing unsustainable activities for economic gain, and on the other hand poor or disempowered communities who normally experience the first and greatest impacts of such activities within their daily lives.
Challenge to Change addresses both sides of each issue, and links them. For example it uses experience in Vietnam to inform the UK public about the impacts of CO2 emissions on distant, vulnerable communities; and it informs these vulnerable communities about the global causes of climate change. Our goal is sustainable systems which ensure that the well-being of poor, vulnerable communities, and of future generations, is not undermined by the pursuit of short-term economic gains.
CtC is looking for an experienced and qualified Vietnamese individual to fill in the position of Administration & Finance Assistant for its office in Hanoi. 

The Administration & Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day administrative, financial and programmatic activities of the CtC office. S/he will work under the supervision of Administration & Finance Officer and work closely with staff of CtC as well as partner organizations. The position will be based in CtC office in Hanoi, with frequent travels to local sites as required.

Major responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Administration & Finance Officer this position is required to:
Assist in administration of day-to-day functions of CtC office in Hanoi;
Maintain filing system. 
Maintain cash safe  and prepare monthly cash report;
Assist in updating the financial system;
Assist in HR management.
Undertake logistics for training, workshops and other meetings/project missions as required
Ensure the transparent and efficient procurement of project supplies
Other duties as reasonable requested by supervisor.

Selection criteria:
University degree in business administration, finance & accounting, foreign studies, social studies, development practices or related fields
At least 03 year experience in administration and finance is preferred
Experience in working with international non-governmental organizations or bilateral projects are desired
A strong motivation to support poor and vulnerable communities in Vietnam
Strong English and Vietnamese skills
Good computer skills for Office programs.
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Ability to work to plan and organise work efficiently to meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results

Interested candidates should send a full CV in English to email: [email protected] or [email protected]
 
Closing date for applicants is 20 January 2012

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Do not make telephone contacts after submitting the application.