Admin & Logistics Officer

Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.

Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.

CS positioning statement:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

We are looking for a Vietnamese national for:

Vacancy: Admin & Logistics Officer
Based in Hanoi

Main Responsibilities: The Admin & Logistics Officer is responsible for all admin and logistic tasks of Country Office and ensuring effective admin and logistic systems and processes are implemented and functioning as per SCI and government requirements. This position will provide assistance to staff and visitors including visa approvals, international travel arrangements and lodging. She or he will respond to special approved requests from local authorities, arrange for office registration, workshop permits, supervises admin/logistics team (receptionist/admin assistant; cleaners; and driver) and manage office petty cash.

Key competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or graduate degree in related field
• 4 years in work experience in administration field, 2 working years with NGO is preferable
• Good English written and verbal skills
• Computer literacy
• Good problem solving, negotiating and mediation skills
• Ability to establish priorities and plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of work activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documents and to prepare written reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to manage cash and keep proper records of cash disbursements and petty cash documentation.

Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: 4th Floor, Machinco Building, No. 444 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Tay Ho District Hanoi or by Email: [email protected]

The SC’s application form and full job description are available here.

The closing date for application is 5 pm on 26th January 2018. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.