M & E Project Officer

CARE in Vietnam is a Non-Government Organization representing the CARE International network. CARE in Vietnam is a creative and dynamic organization, working with Vietnamese partners in the sectors of health, rural development and disaster mitigation and preparedness.

CARE in Vietnam is looking for an experienced and qualified Vietnamese individual to fill the position of M&E Project Officer for “Capacity building for institutions and vulnerable communities to improve disaster preparedness, mitigation and response” project funded by DIPECHO which will be jointly implemented by CARE and Plan UK.
This position will be based in Ha Noi.
Position information:
Positions:           M&E Project Officer
Start working:     Immediately
Contract:           15 months (with high potential for extension)
Location:           Ha Noi with regular travel to project sites

Major responsibilities:
- Develop systems for recording and updating of quantitative and qualitative information against project objectives;
- Prepare worksheets and formats for collecting, analyzing and recording monitoring information;
- Be in charge of monitoring project information and updating in CARE Project Information and Management System (PIMS) on the regular basics.
- Prepare regular project progress monitoring reports to CARE Project Manager in Vietnam as required;
- Assist with the day-to-day project management activities in close collaboration with CARE’s Emergency Program staff and partner organizations;
- Prepare, update and monitor budgets, costed-work plans, etc. for the project;
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure the quality of work undertaken by the project partners;
- Provide good support with Field Project Officer and partners in preparing advance and acquittals for monthly activities
- Support to PM in coordination among the partners, end user, contractors and contact information among them.
- Collect, analyze and manage the required information on the implementation progress of project activities, and submit to the Project Manager for the preparation of Project monthly reports;
- Review acquittal of contracts and payments in accordance with CARE in Vietnam rules and procedures;
- Support with DRR activities such as the coordination of logistics work in the event that CARE responds to disaster emergency.
- Other duties as reasonable requested by supervisors.

Selection criteria:
- University degree
- At least 2 years experience in community-based projects in international organization
- Proven professional experience in communication, group facilitation and training
- Good computer skills: Microsoft office suite, internet, database
- Good working knowledge of written and spoken in English and Vietnamese
- Can work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with minimal supervision
- Experience in setting up and implementing M&E will be an asset
- Experience in CBDRM and climate change adaptation is preferable.

Interested candidates should send a full CV with cover letter in English to email:  [email protected]

Closing date for applicant is 20 June 2010