ACDI/VOCA is a non-profit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy for 49 years and in 145 countries. In Vietnam, with funding from USAID, ACDI/VOCA is implementing the Sustainable Cocoa Farmers project. To date, ACDI/VOCA has introduced cocoa best agricultural practices to over 22,000 smallholder farmers in 6 provinces in the South and Central Highlands of Vietnam.
ACDI/VOCA is now seeking an experienced person to work as the Temporary Administrative Officer for the ACDI/VOCA Vietnam Office. The estimated start date for this position is early January, 2013 through August 30, 2013.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be responsible for the receipt, despatch and accountability of all incoming and outgoing mail / pouch/ faxes and e-mail.
- To be responsible for handling visitors and telephone calls.
- To be responsible for ticket bookings and hotel arrangement, passport & visa for all consultants and staff.
- To assist in organizing events of ACDI/VOCA in Vietnam.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of Office Supplies stock.
- To be responsible for filing as requested by the Finance & Office Manager and Country Representative.
- To ensure proper maintenance of HCMC office.
- To attend to any other tasks related to office activities required by the Supervisor including but not limited to: translation and arranging the dispatch of items procured to the field office.
- To assist other departments when possible and needed.
DUTY STATION: Ho Chi Minh city.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT
- College or university-level.
- At least two (2) years experience in an administration position with responsibilities as described above.
- Fluency in Vietnamese and English language.
- Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team in a strongly collaborative manner.
- Experience working with international organizations, such as international non-governmental organizations is an advantage.
How to apply
Application in English must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and full contact details. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this position and that applications will be reviewed on a regular basis. Given the necessity to fill this position as soon as possible, they may offer this post before the closing date on December 17, 2012. Interested applicants please send your application to:
ACDI/VOCA Vietnam
Unit D.2, Ground Floor, 40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan St., Dist. 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Tel: (84 8) 3930 5689 - Fax: (84 8) 3930 2783 - Email: [email protected]
Website: www.acdivoca.org; www.thesuccessalliance.org