Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. In Vietnam, Oxfam is recognized as one of the leading international NGOs, especially in rural development, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, civil society development, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.
They are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:
PROGRAMME AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – Worker’s Rights
Oxfam Solidarity Belgium – Grade V
The post is a fixed-term 2 years contract, based in Hanoi with frequent travel to project sites
1. MANAGEMENT LINES:
Directly responsible to the Associate Country Director based in Hanoi.
Work in close contact with Program Officers and Finance Officer.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementation and development of the “Worker’s Rights” programme: to participate and co-operate with other Oxfam staff in the development and implementation of Oxfam’s strategy in Vietnam, to co-ordinate and facilitate the development of programs with partners of Oxfam, to support Oxfam's partners in all aspects of program implementation. Currently the programme is focusing on capacity building of local actors in their efforts to promote the respect of “Worker’s rights”. We work with Trade Unions and local labour NGOs.
Office management: ensure secretarial and administrative matters in the Oxfam office.
3. DUTIES
Programme duties:
As taking a part of the responsibility to deliver on the “Worker’s Rights” programme the person will be responsible:
To implement monitor and support programme implementation in Vietnam in line with Oxfam's programme strategy.
To contribute to programme development.
To represent Oxfam towards partners and local stakeholders.
To ensure that all administrative and quality requirements all fulfilled, including finances and supplies, in line with Oxfam and back-donor procedures, Oxfam's in-house rules and local legal requirements.
Hereby the person will:
Work under the guidance of Oxfam's Associate Country Director and in coordination with other program officers.
Uphold Oxfam's values and principles and keep the strategic change goals of Oxfam at the centre of his/her work.
Office management duties:
As responsibile of secretarial and administrative matters of the Oxfam office the person will be responsible:
To guarantee proper maintenance and adequate office running for all staff; including supplies, maintenance, database/archives, management of petty cash, etc.
To ensure secretarial support of the office; including phone and mailing services, translation and interpretation, lmogistical support to visitors and partners.
To secure communication with key bodies; including PACCOM, other ministries and international visitors (when required).
Hereby the person will:
Work under the guidance of Oxfam's Associate Country Director and in coordination with the Finance Officer.
4. SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
The applicant will demonstrate:
an active commitment to promoting a rights-based approach, gender equity and solidarity,
preferably at least 3 years experience in implementing development programmes while ensuring its quality and delivery, in particular through working with partners and local groups in a role of facilitation, accompaniment or capacity strengthening, preferably at least 3 years experience in administration of an office experience in Result-Based Management, in narrative and financial reporting, knowledge on labour and workers' issues, both in formal and informal sectors, good level of IT literacy, good written and verbal communication skills in English as well as translation skills, ability to work in a team; taking own initiatives, problem solver, fexible and mobile, a university degree or equivalent, experience in INGO/NGO is an asset.
5. TERMS & CONDITIONS:
The position is requested to start begin February (but sooner would be better). We offer a definite term contract of 2 years with a 2 months probation period. Salary and benefits are based on OSB’s Personnel Policy and according to salary grid (grade V), including annual health check, extra medical coverage, extra maternity benefits, extra paternity leave, etc.
Interview will be held from 3rd to 5th of January 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. No telephone contacts. Applications will not be returned.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and a CV (2 pages maximum) before 28th of December 2011 to:
Oxfam
7th floor, 22 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hanoi
Fax: 04 9 45 44 30 ; Email: [email protected] [1]
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer