Program Officer

The East Meets West Foundation (EMW) is “the foundation for learning, healing and health".  Founded in 1988, EMW has a 22-year track record of innovative and effective work in Vietnam and a vast portfolio of completed projects. EMW projects and programs are known for their high quality, long-term sustainability, emphasis on results, and significant scale.

East Meets West is seeking to fill 1 position with highly qualified Vietnamese National candidate:
1. Program Officer (Based in Quang Ngai) for the Support Network for People with Disabilities proram (SNPWD)

Main Tasks/Responsibilities:
1. Assists the SNPWD National Coordinator in managing the project in Quang Ngai to ensure efficient implementation and operation of the project to achieve the set objectives.
2. Project planning: successful candidate will support the project manager in implementing the project approved work plan.
3. Maintain routine communications and develop and build cooperative and collaborative relationships with local partners to facilitate the effective implementation of the program
4. Report directly and regularly to the SNPWD National Coordinator
5. Supervise one Project Assistant to fulfill the work plan
6. Other assignments upon request

Required Qualifications and Attributes
1. University degree, preferably in health, education or community development studies.
2. Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience in public health, social work or community development. Background and professional experience in working with people with disabilities would be an advantage.
3. Reasonable management skills, liaison and networking skills, sound analytical skills
4. Professional attitude and diligence
5. Strong communication, and interpersonal skills
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese
7. Excellent computer skills
8. Able to work independently as well as work in a team.
9. Able to deal with pressure and deadlines and solve problems
10. Willing to travel and work in rural areas

Salary and benefits will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

The deadline for the above position is May 31, 2010. All interested candidates are welcome to contact and submit their applications to:

EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION - Da Nang Office
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
East Meets West Foundation
Location: 
Quang Ngai province
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2010-05-31