Program Officer; Program Assistant; Field Coordinator

Action on Poverty in Vietnam

Program Officer, Program Assistant, Field Coordinator

Established in 1968 as The Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific Limited (AFAP), our organisation has recently adopted a new name – Action on Poverty (AOP). AOP is a fully-accredited, secular Australian organisation that empowers local changemakers to break the cycle of entrenched poverty in their communities. For nearly 50 years, AOP has successfully worked with local partners to implement cost-effective development programs in 20 countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

AOP in Vietnam is the representative office of AOP. AOP in Vietnam has been working with poor communities in 9 provinces across the country since 1989 and was registered in Vietnam in 1996. Our program focuses on improving health, income generation, good governance, social monitoring, food security and resilience to the effects of climate change. AOP has developed a solid reputation as a principled, innovative, and pioneering NGO working with a wide spectrum of stakeholders ranging from policy makers and local authorities to civil society organisations (CSOs) and vulnerable communities.

We are seeking well-qualified, experienced, highly motivated candidates who are ready to undertake long-term commitment to the not-for-profit sector, for the positions of Program Officer, Program Assistant, and Field Coordinator, to commence in May 2019. The purpose of the roles is to coordinate program and projects supported by AOP in Vietnam and provide assistance to local partners to ensure timely and effective project implementation, reporting, donor liaison and activity planning.

Positions:

1. Program Officer – based in Hanoi
2. Program Assistant – based in Hanoi
3. Field Coordinator – based in Moc Chau, Son La

Contract type: Full-time fixed-term contract (renewable)

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

For more information, please see the job descriptions as attached above.

How to apply:

Please email your CV and cover letter in English with the subject line of: “Application for Position – Your name” by 2nd May 2019 to [email protected]

Candidate reviews will commence immediately upon publication of this announcement and will continue until suitable candidate has been identified. While we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AOP in Vietnam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. All employees, volunteers and interns are required to comply with AOP Policies.