Organization Overview
The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.
Opportunity
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
Abt will implement the Sustainable Financing for HIV Activity (SFA) in Vietnam, a two-year program funded by USAID/PEPFAR to support Vietnam’s transition from an HIV response primarily funded by international donors to one funded and operated by the Government of Vietnam (GVN) through public health facilities and the social health insurance (SHI) scheme.
Reporting to the M&E Director, the M&E and Communication Program Officer will develop communications products and assist in the preparation of all project reports, including incorporating M&E results.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Represent Abt Associates and the project as M&E and Communication officer in discussions with clients, Government of Vietnam, and others;
- Coordinate with the M&E and Communications officers at other implementing partners and clients as needed;
- Take primary responsibility for collecting evidence of achievements and accomplished deliverables as a result of SFA activities;
- Manage, edit and store all relevant reports and material produced as a result of SFA activities;
- Work with technical leads to draft regular reports to USAID as weekly bullets, monthly updates and quarterly reports;
- Develop and tailor the monitoring and evaluation tools for project activities.
- Prepare graphs, charts, tables and other visual data presentations as requests;
- Coordinate communication activities on behalf of SFA/Vietnam;
- Produce and disseminate communications materials;
- Take lead in communications aspects of project workshops/events;
- Take lead in writing project success story and preparing project video;
- Take a technical role where communication activities are required as part of SFA’s current activities.
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites
- Master degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in HIV and health policy;
- Proven experience of working with Government of Vietnam and Ministry of Health;
- Proven experience with communications and M&E;
- Knowledge of Social Health Insurance (SHI) issues and key stakeholders in Vietnam, including experience with MOH and VSS;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government counterparts and coordinate various actors such as Ministry of Health units, other ministries and government agencies, donors and NGOs; and
- Proven professional knowledge of MS Office applications and appropriate organizational skil
- This position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam and is limited to Vietnamese nationals.
Minimum Qualifications: ( 2+ ) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: This position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Deadline: Jul 15, 2019
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.