Bread for the World (BftW) is a German non-government organization. BftW works around the globe to contribute to an inclusive socio-economic development to overcome poverty. The key guiding principles are social justice and ecological responsibility.
The regional office (RO) for Vietnam and Laos based in Hanoi has cooperated with local and international partner organizations since 1996.
We are looking for a Program Officer based in Hanoi.
The position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam with occasionally travel to project sites. The position will report to the Regional Representative and the project coordinator of the regional office.
Your main tasks:
- Support the coordination of project planning, budgeting, implementation, technical monitoring and reporting with all implementing partners.
- Consolidate reports from partners.
- Develop reports for donors.
- Contribute to other activities that support the projects’ goals and the organization’s mission.
- Write project application based on partner’s inputs.
- Enhance monitoring and evaluation systems, including IT supported data collection of partners.
- Assess, finalize and submit project proposals, including detailed budgets presented by the partners to the approving BftW committees.
- Assess, prepare and conduct all required reporting, including administrative and financial documents for:
- Partners’ budget requests and fund transfers from the BftW Head Office.
- Progress reports.
- Audit reports.
- Project closures.
- Support the Regional Representative and the Project Coordinator in all diverse areas upon request.
Your profile
- A university degree (a master’s degree is preferable) in Climate Change, Gender, Economics; Social, Political, and Environmental Science.
- At least 5 years’ experience working with (I)NGOs in complex development programs funded by international donors .
- Advanced knowledge in project cycle, particularly in qualitative project application in compliance with international donor requirements, qualitative reporting and knowledge of result-based monitoring and evaluation of international cooperation projects.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present critically complex subjects and concepts fluently, accurately, and logically, both orally and in writing.
- Proven capacities in developing and managing project budgets, with a strong understanding of finance and audit reports.
- Prior experience in bookkeeping or accounting is highly desirable.
- Experience in administrative management in compliance with international donor requirements and knowledge of frameworks of multilateral and European, especially German development cooperation.
- Outstanding command of written and oral formal English is essential, proficiency in German language and/or other ASEAN languages would be an advantage.
- Proven experience in the region, especially in ASEAN countries, would be an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including adaptability to dynamic working environments, sound advisory and communication abilities, intercultural sensitivity, time and stress management, teamwork, and resilience.
- Good working knowledge in ITC technologies and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
BftW is an equal opportunity employer. People with impairments are specifically encouraged to apply.
If you are interested and you see yourself matching the above profile and prerequisites, we are looking forward to your application and significant documents, including your CV, diploma and references, all in English.
Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed CV via email to [email protected] until March 5th, 2025
Only selected candidates who match the profile will be invited for an initial interview. The competitive remuneration package is based on BftW policies and considers relevant qualifications and working experience.