PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. PATH has been working in Vietnam since the early 1980s, with a permanent office established in Hanoi in 1997.
PATH is currently seeking a Project Administrative and Financial Officer to provide administrative and financial support to a number of projects being managed out of the PATH office in Hanoi. As a key member of the project team the Project Administrative and Financial Officer’s responsibilities will include:
- Provide administrative and financial support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
- Work closely with Responsible Project Managers (RPM) to monitor monthly expense and labor reports, and manage project budgets.
- Document and accurately communicate deliverables, milestones, and award compliance requirements to RPM and program staff.
- Prepare and monitor project annual budgets, tracking grants agreements, and ensuring compliance with agreement policies and procedures.
- Ensure proper planning, procurement, distribution of any project products and oversee the issuance of consulting service agreements, work orders, and purchase order in compliance with PATH policies and donor regulations.
- Work with program staff and Headquarter to finalize and administer subagreements, subcontracts, MOU and other related project agreements.
- Effectively communicate with subrecipients to ensure understanding of project regulations, cost norms and requirements. Ensure the financial monitoring of all project sub-grants in accordance with proper accounting principles and donor requirements.
- Lead the development of proposal budgets and budget narratives.
- Work with program staff and Headquarters to prepare donor financial reports.
- Assist project teams to prepare for workshops, trainings, meetings and other project activities as needed.
- Network with administrative and financial staff from other peer organizations.
Required Skills
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Well-organized and attention to details with good follow-through skills.
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Good communication skills
- Good financial management skills
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Excellent written and spoken Vietnamese and English
- Experience working with INGOs and different donors a plus
Required Experience
- University degree plus a minimum of five years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with INGOs and different donors a plus.
- Monthly gross salary in the range USD 784 – USD 979 (depending on experience) plus competitive benefits (paid in VND).
For information on the application process for this position, please visit the jobs section of the PATH website (www.path.org [1])