Programme Assistant

Founded in 1942, Oxfam Great Britain made its first grant in Vietnam in 1955, and is now a leading global development and humanitarian organization. Oxfam GB's programmes in Vietnam range across sectors including rural livelihoods and infrastructure, basic education, disaster management, and national level social and economic policy change. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:
PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (level E1)
Reference number: INT4089
The post is offered on an open-ended contract, based in Hanoi but with frequent travel

The Role: To assist the development and implementation of Oxfam GB’s assigned projects within “Right  to be Heard” program. It also includes contribution to emergency and rehabilitation responses as local  context requires.
Reports to:       Programme Coordinator – Right to be heard Programme
Staff reporting to this post: Programme Intern

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist PC in the development of Aim 4 Program and  proposals for fund raising
2. Assist PC in managing program budget (budgeting and monitoring of budget)
3. Assist PC regular monitoring all networking activities and other activities that managed by PC and also provide support to partners in implementation of those activities.
4. Support PC and Program Officer (PO) on advocacy work (including documentation, sharing project/programme lessons through workshops, IEC activities, etc.)
5. As required participate in and taking notes of related forums and workshops
6. Draft internal and external reports (financial and narrative) in relation to activities that managed by PC.
7. Assist PC and PO in program planning and designing process for development of new projects as well as in implementing on-going projects under Aim 4 program.
8. Provide some other admin support for Aim 4 team and manage intern staff.

The requirements:   
1. Vietnamese national. University degree.
2. Work experience in programme/projects planning and management. Working experience with NGOs or international organizations is preferable
3. Knowledgeable background in rural development, poverty and ethnic minority issues
4. Basic understanding of political system and issues such as Civil Society, Governance, Democracy and planning reform issues in Vietnam
5. Sensitivity to issues of gender and diversity.
6. Familiar with participatory development approaches
7. Ability to work to deadlines, work under pressure within the office and on business trips, and prioritize routine and ad hoc tasks.
8. Ability to work independently as well in a team in a multi-cultural working environment.
9. Good communication skills and report writing skills.
10. Good written and spoken English.
11. Good computer skills, especially for the common used software for word processing and spreadsheet.
12. Ability to travel to project areas and sub offices in Vietnam.

Annual Gross Income:            USD 6,300 – 9,240
The closing date for application:      15th Sep. 2010
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT4089  Application Form is under article “MORE INFO”) or send a cover letter, Application Form, and copies of relevant degrees to:

Oxfam Great Britain, Floor 5, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]
Oxfam offers an attractive benefit package. They regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam GB is an equal opportunity employer

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Oxfam GB
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2010-09-15