Administration Manager

World Vision International – Vietnam (WVV) invites Vietnamese competent candidates for the following position:
01 Administration Manager,
Regular work base: Hanoi office.

Interested candidates are invited to apply ONLINE via WORLD VISION VIETNAM'S WEBSITE BY 31 DECEMBER 2014 - http://careers.wvi.org/jobs/administrationcorporate-services/wvv-adminis...

INTRODUCTION

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization working to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities living in poverty. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. As a child-focused organization, WV’s work focuses on children, ensuring they are protected and their basic needs are met. WVV has a total income of more than USD 20,000,000 (FY14) with funding from 16 support countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia. WVV employs more than 500 staff, of which 99% are Vietnamese nationals. WVV has 47 Area Development Programs and dozen  special projects being implemented in 15 Provinces and Cities.  WVV’s ADP’s and projects are located in diverse geographic locations: from remote mountainous ethnic minority communities, to the Red River Delta and to the urban slums of Ho Chi Minh City.  

WVV has a representative office in Hanoi, which is the work-base of more than 70 staff from Hanoi office; the Administration unit also provides support to WVV staff across the country as required.

WVV receives funding from different 16 support offices and thousands of donors, sponsors worldwide.  To maintain the relationship with these partners, WVV receives and facilitates hundreds of visitors annually to their funded project/programs activities to monitor and evaluate the impact of their support. Each trip being coordinated and facilitated effectively is the main responsibility of this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the position:

  • To support the ministry of WV Vietnam in maintaining a high level of support services in the area of office administration and guest relations.
  • To lead, manage and coordinate administrative functions under leadership   the People and Culture/Administration/Security Director to ensure that the Administration

Key responsibilities

  • Manage office support services including transportation, purchases, property maintenance, insurance, communications, hospitality to visitors and housekeeping
  • Coordinate and schedule WVV’s vehicles, meeting rooms, equipment and all other World Vision Vietnam National Office assets effectively
  • Manage and maintain inventory of supplies, computer, equipment and all other properties that belong to WVV. Vehicles and office equipments are properly insured and regularly maintained for prolong use. Physical verification of assets is done on an annual basis.
  • Follow and control security procedures on asset safekeeping, ensure office security, and safety of the staff.
  • Coordinate various purchase needs of the office in accordance to standard WV policies and procedures.
  • Monitor the application of purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Negotiate and make contracts, maintenance agreements and purchase orders for all sectors within budget and cost-effectively.
  • Provide supervision and leadership to the Procurement function and Central Purchase Committee to ensure that quotations and bids for purchases over US$5,000 are complete, adequate and in accordance with WVV policies and procedures.
  • Make tickets and accommodation bookings, and other logistic arrangements as required by all visitors, including Support Offices in accordance with visit plans/itinerary to ensure Visitors’ stay is comfortable.
  • Develop and manage Department objectives and plans in line with the Office’s strategic objectives. Valuable inputs are provided to the Department Objectives. Prepare & regularly monitor Department budgets to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
  • Identify, train and supervise Administration Department staff
  • Identify and apply ways and means to save on administration costs.

JOB REQUIREMENT

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on the job training:

  • A Bachelor degree.
  • Good spoken and written Vietnamese and English skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good supervisory skills.
  • Strong organizational and management skills
  • Good computer skills (Word and Excel).
  • Be able to work well in a team environment.
  • Good knowledge of office management and administrative functions
  • Knowledge of office machines, such as fax, telephone system, and photocopier is an advantage.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview and emotional maturity.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal aspects concerning contracts, office assets and security.
  • At least 4 years relevant experience in an agency of similar scope and budget.

World Vision Vietnam is a Christian non-government organization. Applicants having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.

Our contact details are:

People and Culture Department
World Vision International - Vietnam
Address: 4th floor, the HEAC building, 14-16 Ham Long street, Hanoi
Tel: 04. 39439920 (ext.118)

We give equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender.

A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunity will be offered and commensurate with the experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization which works to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty regardless of religion, race and gender.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
World Vision International Vietnam (WVV)
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2014-12-31