Sponsorship Project Officer

The Opportunity - Sponsorship Project Officer

The Sponsorship Project Officer is responsible for the assigned tasks among the implementation of Sponsorship project. She/he will be responsible for sub-grant management of Lao Cai DOH, participate in implementation of Child Protection and Child Participation program in liaison with relevant stakeholders including Lao Cai Provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Department of Education and Training and project schools. The PO will assist to ensure that Save the Children Vietnam activities are consistent with SCI and Members’ programming principles and approaches, draw on good practices and lessons learned, enable children to attain their rights and are compliant with donor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Planning and Implementation

• Participate in Sponsorship Annual Planning and gather necessary information
• Develop Project Detailed Implementation Plan and provide support for partners in developing their respective Detailed Implementation Plan
• Revise the Detailed Implementation Plan as necessary during the project implementation
• Provide support and supervision to relevant partners to ensure quality, participatory, effective, efficient and cost-sensitive planning, implementation, monitoring/reviewing, reporting and evaluation processes of the project activities in the project areas, with and by partners
• Take part in the adaptation of Non-Core Program Common Approaches and training for teachers/facilitators as well as parents/caregivers for the project.
• Provide technical support to teachers and parents to apply Core Program Common Approaches in schools as well as at community in Lao Cai provinces
• Field test and make recommendations on the quality of SC project materials including training manuals, documentation, and other project materials
• Maintain database, records for case studies, photos, and other data for project planning and documentation
• Provide inputs for communication materials development
• Work closely with the project team and relevant local partners to create and pilot innovative and effective models or approaches that can extensively replicated at provincial, regional, and national scope
• Support local partners to conduct advocacy effort promote the use of Sponsorship Non Core Program Common Approaches at different levels.
• Coordinate all logistical issues for visits, project activities and other related things
• Contribute to the Sponsorship program development effort by collecting data, information and providing inputs to proposal development.

2. Finance Management and Budget control

• Support Sponsorship Senior Program Manager and Coordinator in monitoring partner’ budget, burn rate, and advise Sponsorship Program Manager and Coordinator of any anticipated problems
• Comply SCI and donor requirements on expenditures and provide support to partners on compliance
• Prepare monthly cash projection, advance requests and expense claim

3. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and capacity building

• Assist in developing needs assessment tools, designing training modules, and conducting training as necessary
• Monitor project activities conducted by partners to ensure project activities implemented as per work-plan
• Collect and submit quarterly reports that compile the numbers trained and numbers reached in each project sites, achievements, challenges and lessons learned.
• Participate in, support and prepare logistics for research, surveys and other monitoring and/or evaluation activities in all project sites as needed.
• Propose solutions to address assessed needs and adjust implementation approaches to attain or maintain the highest quality based on assessment and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide input into reports as requested by the Sponsorship Program Manager and Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Interview teachers, ethnic minority parents and children to prepare stories and/or activity reports and photos to show progress, lessons and challenges on a quarterly basis.
• Build local partner capacity by planning and coordinating the implementation of project activities, identifying training needs, developing training plans and providing training to develop needed capacity

4. Representational/Coordination/Networking

• Meet with local partners, Core teachers/facilitators, Core Parents Educators a regular basis, record minutes, cooperate and collaborate on program design and implementation.
• Maintain collegial working relationships with all stakeholders through collaboration and cooperation
• Ensure effective communication in order that all partners are well informed on program objectives and activities
• Represent the project in workshops and meetings as requested by Sponsorship Program Manager and Coordinator.
• Actively collaborate with sectoral colleagues in SCI Vietnam to promote shared directions, exchange best practices, and provide assistance.

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience, including adjustment on job description. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences: social work, economic administration, preventive medicines or other related fields

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years’ experience in an NGO environment, including experience implementing programs in related fields
• Experience in development projects implementation and supporting Ethnic Minorities in northern mountainous provinces is desired.
• Willing to travel
• Good understanding of challenges facing vulnerable children and communities of Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles/accountability frameworks, especially for work with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge/experience of effective budget monitoring
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of SCI aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and use format. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at:

Job Description - Lao Cai - Sponsorship Field Project Officer (220004J1) (taleo.net)

If you have any issues with applying via our system, please send email explaining your troubles to [email protected]

Closing Date for Application: 14^th July, 2022

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

We believe that gender equality is a basic right for all people

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.