Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Program Manager
Working station: Vietnet-ICT Office in Hanoi with extensive travel
Report to: Director

Background

Vietnet Information Technology and Communication Center (Vietnet-ICT) is a Vietnamese not-for-profit non-governmental organization working in the areas of information technology and communication.

Vietnet-ICT strives to promote opportunities for development of disadvantaged Vietnamese people through narrowing the digital divide and assisting with effective information access. Our Mission is to support disadvantaged Vietnamese people to access and benefit from information technology and communication services via promoting partnership and capacity building.

Over the last decades we have been working with global technology partners to bring ICT and digital skills training to focus groups including youth, nonprofit organizations and community based enterprises. Through our programs such as YouthSpark Digital Inclusion (YDI) or We Think Digital, nearly 3000 teachers have been trained with new skills and through them approximately 400,000 students of secondary schools in provinces and cities throughout Vietnam have been accessed to knowledge and skills on ICTs, computer science and, internet governance and online safety. Vietnet-ICT is looking for 01 qualified program manager to join our growing team.

1. Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Manage youth based program
  • Perform overall management of projects assigned from planning, implementation, reporting, (including stakeholder assessment and risk management plan) and monitor project progress in regards to budget and achievements; Maintain regular and timely updates on the project key milestones and results;
  • Coordinate with relevant partners, including training suppliers, sponsors, school partners, government authorities in Viet Nam, and relevant NGOs, towards the delivery of projects objectives;
  • Manage performance of events, trainings, meetings...that require multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • Develop and administer external consultant contracts, as required, and ensure timely reporting and provision of outputs;
  • Coordinate with the Vietnet-ICT team to ensure that project funds are used as efficiently and effectively as possible and to improve in house knowledge base on the experience gained from the implementation of projects.
  • Take key part in project proposals development aligned with the Vietnet-ICT strategic development
  • Take key part in organizational strategic development

2. Education and Professional Qualifications Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in private foundation, NGO or development projects.

3. Experience, Skills and Behavior Requirements

  • This role demands a high level of project management and communications skills, considerable corporate experience and organizational agility
  • Having knowledge in ICT field
  • Have experience on curriculum development and training is preferred
  • Having experience in working with government agencies and busineses
  • Excellent knowledge and experience in event organization, project management, program implementation, execution including techniques, processes, and risk assessment/management
  • Coordination capabilities in a diverse functional and cultural environment
  • Strong third party management skills
  • Independent, self-motivating and assertive
  • Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.
  • Fluency in Vietnamese and English
  • Ability to work under pressure meeting the deadlines whilst still providing high standards outputs

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group

Application

An application should include:

  • A resume/curriculum vitae (no more than 3 pages) summarizing qualifications and experience;
  • An application letter (no more than two pages);

Please indicate your expectation for remuneration/salary in your application

Submit applications by 30 June 2020

Contact details: Ms. Nguyen Thuy Huong - Administrative Manager
Email to: [email protected]; with copy to: [email protected]

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Vietnet-ICT
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2020-06-30