Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is seeking a
Project Supervisor (Deputy Chief of Party)
“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”
Humanity & Inclusion/HI (previously known as Handicap International) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3.500 employees worldwide.
HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers. For further information about the association: www.hi.org.
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Project Information: The project Advancing Medical Care and Rehabilitation Education (ADMIRE) aims at improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in Vietnam through improving rehabilitation and medical care management. In a span of 24 months, ending in September 2025, the project has been supporting Bach Mai Hospital, especially its stroke unit and rehabilitation unit. The project has been facilitating in developing specialized medical and rehabilitation workforce provides quality and multidisciplinary care to persons with stroke; promote stroke prevention initiatives and stroke care pathways; professionals’ network is created to foster coordination, and sharing of good practices to influence the development of stroke care; enhance research capacities and scientific evidence on stroke care in Vietnam.
About the position: Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the Project Supervisor (PS) contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the operational strategy of Humanity & Inclusion (HI) in Vietnam. In collaboration with Regional Rehabilitation Technical Specialist, the PS will support CoP to ensure optimal quality and impact of the implementation of the ADMIRE Project.
The PS will be responsible for the autonomous implementation of project activities assigned by the CoP and by managing a Project Officer (responsible for MEAL) and maintain strong collaboration with technical unit, MEAL unit and shared services departments to mobilize necessary supports.
Line Manager: Chief of Party (COP) Duty Station: Hanoi capital, Viet Nam Starting date: As soon as possible Contract Duration: Till end of September 2025 Application closing date: 13th December. However, the position could be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is found. |
MISSIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mission 1: Management
- Manager as a role model: embody HI’s values on a daily basis, and be a role model.
- Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
- Operational manager: organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
- First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behavior.
Mission 2: Operational implementation
Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks
- Contribute to planning and preparing activities, tools and the associated resources, and implement the action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
- Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the COP.
- Ensure regular reporting of activities, and contribute to the internal and external reporting as requested by the COP.
- Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations to the COP.
- Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the COP.
- Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitoring the partnership relationship with the project partners.
- Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.
Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
- Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
- Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the project manager, and ensure that project evaluation recommendations are followed.
- Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
- Contribute to project learning
Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management
- Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.
- Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database.
Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams
- As authorized by the COP, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and the support services located in the area, as and when necessary.
- Ensure that the project teams and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication
- Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
- Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.
Mission 3: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Management skills
- Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously.
- Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.
- Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.
Professional skills
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Results and indicators monitoring |
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Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of results |
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Accountability to affected populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches |
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Personal security management |
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Security risk analysis |
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Develop mitigation measures linked to humanitarian security approaches |
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Management of major risks (safeguarding, fraud & corruption, security and major financial risks) |
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Cross-sector skills base |
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Stress management |
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Qualifications
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field, or its international equivalent;
- Language requirement: native Vietnamese and proficient English
- Computer skill: Microsoft Office is preferred, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the field of humanitarian aid and development project management.
CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION
- Type of contract: Fixed term contract
- Working station: Ha Noi capital, Viet Nam
- Wage: According to profile and experience
TO APPLY: Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following email: recruitment@vietnam.hi.org. Closing date for applications is December 13th, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/