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
PROJECT OFFICER – Humanitarian Programme
( Lead- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) -Building DRR/CCA equitable resilience project, Ben Tre Province.
(Oxfam Great Britain - Level D2)
Reference number: INT5229
The post is offered three years contract (extendable), based in Ben Tre but with frequent travel.
The Role: To work with project team to implement the project “Building DRR/CCA equitable resilience” in Ben Tre province.
Reports to: Project Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Work closely with the Province Coordinator, District Officers, and Commune Focal persons under management of related government departments.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing technical support to the partners on DRR/CCA/WASH/Gender in cooperation and coordination with other team members and Oxfam colleagues; be responsible for activity quality monitoring and Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and Learning (MEAL), providing quality support to DARD staff for implementing training courses, IEC dissemination, functioning DRR flexible fund, community adaptation fund, farmer’s interest groups, local level SEDP, national CBDRM programmes etc.
- Leading in MEAL requirements, systems and working procedures for project implementation, in coordination with other team members
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Implement project activities following the Oxfam’s and donors’ project management policies, standards and guidelines.
2. Facilitate partners project activity management, finance management, annual planning, and monitoring progress and impact of the project following the standards and accountability issues.
3. Conduct participatory capacity, vulnerabilities analysis (PCVA), supporting communes and district leaders for developing commune DRR/CCA plan, emergency preparedness linking with the national CBDRM program and SEDP at commune, district and province levels.
4. Work with partners for developing livelihood adaptation options for the vulnerable women and men of the project areas, do feasibility studies of income generating activities, and skill development training and supporting for implementation of livelihood options.
5. Work with the communities for formation of WASH committees, implement water supply, hygiene promotion, water quality monitoring and water governance related activities working with communes, districts and province.
6. Assess training needs, develop training curriculum in line with Oxfam and other tested available training materials, facilitate training sessions and follow up the training impact.
7. Be responsible for partners’ capacity assessment, preparing capacity building plan and involving in building partners capacity.
8. Write ToR of specific activities taking support from the team and partners, do consultation and finalise.
9. Be responsible for ensuring beneficiary accountability, gender equality and women rights.
10. Conduct KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) study to find out the gap, and develop IEC materials, provide ToT Training for the village volunteers, monitor the effectiveness and assess the impact of using IEC materials in household/ community level.
11. Provide support to the partner staff and commune/ village leaders in using community adaptation fund and DRR flexible fund of the project.
12. Work closely with the local Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CFSC), VN Red Cross, DoNRE, DoST, Women’s Union, media, NGOs and other stakeholders working in the areas for improving early warning mechanism, coordination and sharing lesson learning.
13. Assist the project manager to prepare project activity report when required.
14. Undertake any project related responsibilities requested by the Project Manager.
Oxfam general:
1. Actively participate in the implementation of Performance Management, including objective setting, performance review, upward feedback and personal development plans. Ensuring relevant aspects of Oxfam’s work in Vietnam e.g. gender equality is reflected in your objectives,
2. Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender analysis/ standard SPHERE guideline,
3. Act as Oxfam’s representative at local level with the local authorities, partners etc. as required, mainly in events relating to the project,
4. Be a member of Oxfam’s team; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions and on-going liaising as needed,
5. Adherence to Oxfam’s Code of Conduct.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Vietnamese national ( Applicants of Mekong Delta are encouraged to apply),
University degree, preferably social sciences, related field or/and management,
At least 3 years proven experience of managing development, livelihood, emergency response, preparedness, advocacy and DRR/CCA, program/project,
Technical knowledge on designing and managing disaster risk management, CBDRM and climate change adaptation projects,
Working experiences of conducting participatory capacity, vulnerability analysis (PCVA), developing disaster risk and climate change adaptation plans,
Working experiences of integrating DRR/CCA into Livelihood and other development program,
Practical experiences of providing training to partners staff both on training methodologies, risk analysis and action planning,
Practical knowledge for working with the CFSC, Red Cross, Mass organizations and government department,
Working experience with NGOs or international development organisations is preferable,
Sound experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets,
Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues (Gender and diversity),
Basic English and good Vietnamese language,
Research, communication and training experience will be an asset.
Behavioural Competencies
Achieving results
Working effectively with other
Leading others
Thinking and understanding
Gross Annual Salary Range: US$ 10,000 – US$ 12,000
The closing date for application: March 11th, 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs [1] (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT5229 Application Form is under article “MORE INFO”) or send a cover letter, Application Form, and copies of relevant degrees to:
Oxfam Great Britain, Floor 5, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected] [2]
Oxfam offers an attractive benefit package. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.