Administrative Officer

Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives all over the world.
Save the Children (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.
Vacancy: Administrative Officer
Based in Ho Chi Minh City
They are looking for a Vietnamese national for the position of Administrative Officer. The successful candidate will be based in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Main Responsibilities
An Administrative Officer is responsible to regular field office administration activities including reception, scheduling, library, building maintenance management, and conduct procurement for program. The Admin Officer will work closely with other admin & HR team members of SC and HCMC program staff to make sure operation functions of Ho Chi Minh Office go smoothly and efficiently

Key Competencies:
- University degree in public administration, human resource management or other relevant disciplines
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese essential (both oral and written)
- Experience in translating and interpreting
- 2-3 years experience working as an administrative officer for an international organization
- Good prioritization skill and ability to coordinate a variety of work activities
- Excellent problem solving skill
- Skilful in Customer Relations, Interpersonal & Communications
- Good computer and IT skills.

Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: HR section, Save the Children - E3, Ngoai Giao Doan Trung Tu, 6 Dang Van Ngu - Dong Da, Hanoi or by Email: [email protected]
The SC’s application form and full job description are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy
The closing date for application is 5 pm on the 27 February 2012. 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. Their selection processes reflect their commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and their people are as diverse as the challenge they face. They welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.