Area Development Program Coordinator (3 positions)

World Vision Vietnam (WVV) invites competent Vietnamese candidates for the position: Area Development Program Coordinator (3 positions): based in Tram Tau, Van Chan, and Luc Yen districts, Yen Bai province.

An Area Development Program (ADP) is a 10-15 year community development program that is an integrated approach to community development, emphasizing the process of community participation, ownership and sustainability, while addressing the macro and micro causes of poverty to achieve the sustainable well being of children. ADPs are a phased approach to development, involving clear and consistent assessment, design, implementing, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and reflection phases. Each ADP is tailored to the needs of a specific community in alignment with WVV’s strategic priorities. WVV works closely with district and commune local authorities and local partners to implement program activities.

Main Responsibilities:

The purpose of the ADP Coordinator is to work with technical departments to manage all program activities which will be held at the district level, to provide support to Development Facilitators (DFs) and ADP Manager, to compile the ADP reports, accompany visitors, maintain a routine DME system of the ADP and help with other administrative tasks of the ADP. 

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Required:

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

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field (preferably social works, community development, public health, education, business development…);
• At least 2 years of development experience, preferably development facilitation in and with communities;
• Strong understanding of key aspects of community-led development work;
• Demonstrated capacity in project management, with conceptual understanding and required competency in DME functions;
• Strong skills in facilitation of development processes, including organization, mobilization and influence of partners and networking among different development partners (especially at district level);
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed written and oral communications skills in Vietnamese.
• Good written English skills, particularly report writing skills;
• Good computer skills (word processing, excel and power point);
• Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable children.

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

Application documents include:    

+ Detailed Curriculum Vitae
+ WV Vietnam’s standard application Form

Deadline for application: 06 April 2014

WVV Application Form and the detailed job description for this position can be found at World Vision Vietnam’s website: http://wvi.org/vietnam. Our contact details are:

People and Culture Department
World Vision International - Vietnam
Address: 4th floor, the HEAC building, 14-16 Ham Long streets, Hanoi
Tel: 04. 39439920 (ext.114). Email: [email protected]

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.