Administrative Assistant

Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives all over the world.

Save the Children in Vietnam (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.  The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.

Vacancy: Administrative Assistant
Based in Ho Chi Minh City

They are looking for a Vietnamese national for the position of Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be based in Ho Chi Minh City.
Main Responsibilities
An Administrative Assistant is responsible to assist in regular field office administration activities including receptionist, logistics arrangement and filing. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with other administration team members to make sure operation functions of HCMC Office go smoothly and efficiently.

Key Competencies:
- University degree
- 1-2 year experience as a secretary or administrative assistant
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese essential
- Good translation and interpretation skills
- Skilful in Customer Relations; Interpersonal & Communications
- Good organization and prioritization skills
- Good computer skills.

Please send CV and a completed application form, details of three references and a covering letter addressing the list of competencies to: Admin/HR section, Save the Children – 04 Tran Quy Khoach Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City or by Email: [email protected].

The SC’s application form and full job description are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy

The closing date for application is 5 pm on the 19 August 2011.  Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Their selection processes reflect their commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and their people are as diverse as the challenge they face. They welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.