Program Officer

MAG is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization clearing remnants of conflicts in current and former conflict zones. Present in Vietnam since 1999, MAG has been working to maximize community safety and help those most-at risk reduce their chance of being in a UXO accident.

We are seeking a strong qualified Program Officer who will provide senior level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of programme management responsibilities.

Major functions:

Under the direction of the CD, develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including local, regional and national authorities, donors, partners, the UN and NGOs; Responsible for external programme communications including visibility (by line managing the programme communication officer); Responsible for grant management, including proposals, reports, success stories and information management as directed by the CD; Responsible for the management of strategic national and international partners as requested by the CD.

Key requirements for the position include:

• University degree in Business Master, Development, Management, Humanitarian Mines Clearance or equivalent/relevant
• At least 4 years’ experience of working in a similar position, preferably in International Aid and development with a Humanitarian Agency.
• Experience of developing and supporting projects
• Experience of working on development/humanitarian projects
• Project design and planning skills
• Proposal writing skills
• Report writing skills
• Research skills
• Commitment to humanitarian and capacity building principles
• Knowledge of international humanitarian development needs and related issues
• Ability to work to a budget
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills (e.g. Word/Excel)
• Ability and willingness to undertake routine administrative tasks
• Strong command of English
• Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach
• Determined and committed to high quality standards
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Ability to represent and promote MAG
• Commitment to MAG’s strategic direction and core values
• Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Commitment to MAG’s equal opportunities policy
• Knowledge of relevant institutional donors with an understanding of their needs and requirements
• Understanding of legal issues in relation to contracts and charity and company law

How to apply

Detailed Job Description for the position is attached.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to [email protected], stating the position title in the subject line of the email, by 6 Dec 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“MAG is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or dismiss are based on merit, qualifications, competence, performance and organisational needs. When hiring MAG does not discriminate on any basis. All are encouraged to apply, especially females and people with disabilities. MAG’s recruitment process is open and transparent. Applicants will not be considered for employment if found to be trying to influence recruitment through financial or other types of inducements. MAG employees will be dismissed if found to be accepting such inducements. Once employed, MAG has an enabling environment in which all staff, including female and disabled staff, succeed and have equal opportunity for promotion and training”.