Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP); Project Assistants

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABILITY PROJECT

The International Center (formerly known as Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation -VVAF) is a humanitarian organization that has addressed the consequences of war through advocacy and service programs in Vietnam for the last three decades. As a cofounder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, IC-VVAF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997. The International Center (IC) now focuses on disability support, mine action, and mental health programs.

Under the financial support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), IC has worked as a sub-implementing partner with the Humanity and Inclusion (HI) to carry out a Disability Inclusion Project in Binh Dinh and KonTum provinces through 12/2026. This project aims to Strengthening Access, Quality, Financing and Governance of Multidisciplinary

Rehabilitation Services in the two provinces.

IC is seeking for qualified people to fill in a full time position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), and 2 Project Assistants.

1.      Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)

• Citizenship:                            Vietnam
• Duty Station:                          Hanoi and two project provinces (Binh Dinh and Kon Tum)
• Duration of Assignment:          Full-time job for one year with the possibility to extension
• Starting date:                         As soon as possible.
• Salary:                                   Competitive 

Requirements:          

• Academic background: Post university degree in public health or other relevant social science, business administration. University background related to rehabilitation is an asset.
• Strong and updated skills and knowledge of the Assistive Products for persons with disabilities.
• At least five-year experiences in a management and leadership position; in management of USAID-financed project. Experiences in projects supporting vulnerable group related work preferably with a disability.
• Experiences in local capacity building in health system including working with Ministry of Health (MOH) and its sub-management levels, as well as other agencies relating to the project, such as MOLISA, National Coordinating Council on Disability and Organisations of People with Disability.
• Knowledge of procedures relating to management of an ODA project;
• High level of written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
• Good understanding of the health system and rehabilitation service provision in Vietnam;
• Knowledgeable and experiences in disability care support preferred.
• Excellent team work skills with multi-disciplinary approach. 

Main responsibilities

To assist Disability Program Director /Chief of Party (CoP) in executing project implementation activities, direct key staff of IC Disability Inclusion Project under the leadership of Disability Program Director/CoP and take the main responsibility for Project implementation.

Scope of work

• Assist the Project Director in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities and daily activities of IC Disability Inclusion Project in Binh Dinh and KonTum provinces;
• Ensure timely submission of Annual Work Plan and different kinds of project reports as required;
• Coordinate and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders at national and sub-national levels to ensure that all Project activities are carried out efficiently and smoothly;
• Mobilize the support and participation of relevant agencies, local and international partners;
• Supervise the overall day-to-day activities of the IC Disability Inclusion Project staff to ensure efficient functioning of the unit, including coordination of planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring;
• Conduct annual project staff appraisal, report and propose replacements whenever necessary to the Disability Program Director/CoP;
• Ensure the Operational Manual is maintained and updated when necessary and that it is properly disseminated and communicated to all project staff;
• Ensure informed guidance and support to provincial project coordinators and officers
• Other necessary duties as required by the Disability Program Director/CoP.

Supervision and performance evaluation:

The incumbent works under the direct supervision and evaluation of the Disability Program Director/Project Chief of Party at IC’s office with regular travel to provinces.

2.      Project Assistants

• Citizenship:                         Vietnam
• Duty Station:                       Hanoi and two project provinces (Binh Dinh and Kon Tum)
• Duration of Assignment:        Full-time job for one year with the strong possibility to extension
• Starting date:                      As soon as possible.
• Salary:                                Competitive 

To assist DCoP and Monitoring and Evaluation staff and program officers in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, specifically for (i) rehabilitation service provision in selected provinces, system strengthening and policy advocacy

• Closely work with DCoP and Program Officers (POs) to prepare annual work plans and detailed implementation plan for the project, following the PMP;
• Ensure program implementation according to the annual work plans and targets set by the Project PMP for the rehabilitation service provision.
• Preparing reports as required in the PA’s areas in charge;
• Conduct field visits to monitor, supervise and evaluate activities;
• Take lead in organizing meetings, and workshops on service provision and other related fields, including but not limited to system strengthening and policy advocacy.
• Ensure that all the necessary financial documentation of project activities are complete and in accordance with financial management systems;
• Collaborate with M&E Officer and Specialist on planning, reporting and others where required;
• Provide translation and interpretation upon request;
• Contribute to the preparation and update of the Operations Manual of the Project;
• Other necessary duties as required, and possible revision of tasks may be made during the course of project implementation

Applications including CV and letter of interest with clear stating on position should be sent to IC office at Room 103, B3 Building, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma, Hanoi or via email [email protected] and [email protected] before 15 July 2023. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

IC is an equal opportunity employer

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply!