National Project Coordinator

MOLISA-AECID Project on Integration of Gender Equality and Decent Work in legislation and policies-Vietnam

Terms of Reference for the National Project Coordinator

Background

Vietnam is one of the first countries to ratify CEDAW and take lead in the region in narrowing the gender gap. Women and men are also fairly equal in terms of employment opportunities. However, women are especially vulnerable to poverty and economic shocks because they are generally concentrated in the informal sector with unskilled jobs and low wages.

The Decent Work Agenda was initiated by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in October 2000 as a way of highlighting the role that good working conditions play in promoting development and poverty reduction. The Country cooperation framework for Decent Work in Vietnam in the coming period will continue to: (i) strengthening labor institution ;(ii) promoting decent work; (iii) social security; (iv) caring for vulnerable groups; (v) promoting the implementation of international commitments and ASEAN's commitment to decent work and promoting gender equality program.

The project was carried out in connection with the results achieved in the activities of the project from 2006 to present, especially the project "Social services for vulnerable  groups and workers - International experience and current situation in Vietnam 2008-2009” and “Sustainable employment and social welfare for workers and vulnerable groups 2010-2011” that continue to focus on solutions to strengthen the management of labor, to promote policies on social security, vocational training for human resource development, promoting services to support the workers and vulnerable groups to access decent work,  strengthening social welfare to facilitate their integration into labor market.

Within this context, the programme was identified by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Development (MOLISA) according to the priorities and objectives of the Labor, Invalids and social Development Plan within the Socio-economic development Program of Vietnam 2010-2015 and other national programs/ strategies such as National Strategy on Gender Equality and Strategy of Social Security, Employment, Human Resource Development, National Program on Occupational Health and others. Furthermore, the Implementation of Gender Equality Law, the first ever National Strategy on Gender Equality in the period of 2011-2020 is the general framework, which mandates the Government with the aim of developing capacity of state management on gender equality, integrating gender equality into different sectors as well as promote substantive gender equality in reality.

The main goal of the programme is:

To integrate gender equality and decent work in selected legislations and policies for workers and support the vulnerable groups, implementation of strategic priorities in the Socio-Economic Development Plan of Vietnam in 2011-2015 on social security, occupational health and safety, human resource development, dealing with climate change, efforts to promote the international integration process of Vietnam, especially with ASEAN countries,  implementation of the Vietnam- EU Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in the field of labour and social issues including gender equality and decent work effectively.

The programme will be executed through improving the capacity of policymakers of  labor and social affairs in the central and local levels on  decent work and gender equality, promotion of decent work and gender equality in the construction and completion of supportive services, policies on social security, vocational training policy, building good models  on the implementation of decent work and gender equality for central and local level; promotion of the national strategy on gender equality; development of capacities at all levels for implementation of laws and policies related to gender equality and empowerment of women; increasing accountabilities of  state management agency on gender equality from central to local levels.

Terms of reference

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be under the guidance and supervision of the Project Steering Committee. The NPC will be responsible for the execution of the project in Vietnam and coordination of the activities of participating agencies.

The National Project Coordinator will undertake the following tasks:
- Ensure effective implementation of the project in close collaboration with local project partners, timely and efficient provision of inputs and delivery of outputs, and monitoring and evaluation progress of the project activities, and to ensure conformity with MOLISA/AECID programming guidelines.
- Provide effective administrative and financial control and reporting, according to MOLISA/AECID procedures, ensuring budget allocations are utilized appropriately as shown in the Project Document.
- In consultation with the Gender and Decent Work Specialists prepare workplans to complete the activities shown in the Project Document.
- Ensure relevant data on programme/project activities is collected, reviewed and analysed..
- Plan and organize all the meetings/trainings with the relevant project partners composed of the relevant Government authorities and main counterparts in order to monitor, advice and plan project activities.
- Provide basic technical guidance on gender equality and decent work to project partners including the relevant project partners on the occasions of trainings and technical meetings in confirmity with the relevant MOLISA/AECID instruments and guidelines.
- Monitor, backstop and evaluate the work of partner organizations and consultants involved in the implementation of the project activities.
- Undertake regular missions to ensure that activities are carried out according to their work plans.
- Ensure the active involvement of intended project beneficiaries in all aspects of work planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Work closely with the Technical Specialist in MOLISA/AECID, and relevant project partners Establish and maintain close linkage with Government and non-government agencies, community based organizations, and pertinent organizations for implementation of project activities.
- Prepare briefs, progress reports, periodic and special reports on a required timely basis for submission to the MOLISA/AECID  and related units.
- Ensure sharing of experience and documentation of lessons learnt to the interested parties within and outside the MOLISA/AECID at both national and international level.
- Supervise the work of support staff attached to the project and select team members as work required.
- Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the MOLISA/AECID.
- Regular collaboration with gender and labor specialists

Required Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in international studies, management, development studies, social sciences or equivalent. Knowledge and experience in Gender equality and Labour issues is preferred.

Experience: At least five  years of work experience at the national level, including field experience in project management and implementation. Proven capacity to initiate and implement project activities in particular relating to research, training and organizing at the grassroots level. Experience in working on Vietnam –international cooperation in the fields of decent work and gender equality would be an advantage.

Languages: Proficiency and ability to draft quickly and clearly in English as well as facility to communicate in English , fluent in spoken and written Vietnamese.

Competencies: Proven capacity to manage, initiate and implement project activities, organization and management of technical co-operation programs or projects including negotiations with relevant partners.

Information on terms and conditions of the job can be requested from the MOLISA in Vietnam. Salary for the NPC will be based on the project agreement between MOLISA and AECID in Vietnam.

Duration: one year contract extendable upon evaluation on performance until project finalization

How to apply:

If interested, please send your CV and Application Letter detailing your working experiences and why you wish to apply and how you find yourself suitable in this position by post or electronically no later than May 18, 2012

All the documentation should be sent not later than May 18 2012 to both of the following addresses:

1. Ministry of Labour Invalid and Social Affairs
12 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
 Att. Le Kim Dung
E mail: [email protected]
Tel. 84438250653 (Mon-Fri)

2. AECID Office Vietnam
18 Ngo Van So Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
ATTN: Ms. Ana de Mendoza
Email: [email protected]
Tel.: 844 3928 7600 (Mon-Fri)