“Brot für die Welt” (“Bread for the World”) is a German non-governmental organisation, founded in 1959. “Brot für die Welt” has been working in Vietnam since 1996, supporting local partner organisations in the sectors of basic services, food security, rural development and HIV/Aids prevention and since 2007 in Laos in similar fields of activities.
The office of “Brot für die Welt” in Vietnam is looking for an experienced and qualified professional for the position as Advisor on Impact Orientation
Based in: “Brot für die Welt” Office Hanoi, with travelling to partners as required Starting date: 01. November 2012
Contract period: 2 years
Duties:
- Assistance to “Brot für die Welt” partner organisations in questions and topics related to
- Impact Orientation through regular contact and communication as well as partner visits
- Support of partner organisations and colleagues in
o developing new project proposals including the Impact Orientation perspective - in compliance with the standards of “Brot für die Welt”
o assessing and improving the quality of submitted project proposals regarding impact orientation aspects and “Brot für die Welt” standard requirements
- Planning and organising Impact Orientation capacity building measures for partners (e.g. workshops and trainings)
- Analysis of a baseline assessment about the knowledge and capacity of partner organisations on Impact Orientation and implementation of a second assessment after two years
- Communication with the “Brot für die Welt” headquarter in Germany and other stakeholders in Europe and Asia about the topic, co-operation with partners and experiences made
- Assistance in the recruitment of external consultants and subsequent cooperation with them
- Accountancy of the Impact Orientation project funds
Address: 218 Doi Can Street, La Thanh Hotel, Building J – Hanoi – Vietnam * Phone: +84 (0)4 3762 6436 * Fax: +84 (0)4 3762 6437
Requirements:
- University degree in a development related field (e.g., social studies, economy, agriculture)
- 3-5 years of working experience in the development cooperation sector, preferably with NGOs and/or CBOs
- Working experience related to Impact Orientation, espc. P, M & E and relevant tools.
- Experience in accountancy of project funds
- Good understanding of the work of Vietnamese NGOs and mass organisations and experiences in cooperating with them
- Understanding of and sensitivity to poverty-related development and gender issues
- Travelling to remote project sites
- Good training, coaching and problem solving skills
- Good command of the Vietnamese and English language (in writing and speaking)
- Excellent skills in communication, team work and in working independently
- Flexibility, adaptability and being proactive
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.g. Word and Excel)
“Brot für die Welt” is an employer seeking for equal opportunities and therefore encourages men and women to apply. The payment will be based on the candidate’s work experience, qualification and the internal Brot für die Welt salary scheme.
Interested candidates should send their application in English (including C.V. and copies of diplomas and previous job references) to the following address:
The Regional Representative, Bread for the World Office Vietnam/Laos
218 Doi Can Street, La Thanh Hotel, Building J, Hanoi
Closing date to apply for this position: 17 September 2012
Please note only short-listed applications will be contacted for interviews.