Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) Program Officer

Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working together in 98 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. In Vietnam, Oxfam is recognized as one of the leading international NGOs, especially in rural development, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, civil society development, ethnic minorities, and women’s empowerment.

They are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:
Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Change Adaptation (DRR/CCA) Program Officer
(Oxfam Hong Kong)

The DRR/CCA Program Officer implements Oxfam DRR/CCA strategy in target provinces and at national level, and support for implementing DRR/CCA integrated livelihood projects, and for DRR/CCA models and approaches in government planning and policies with national and sub-national level stakeholders.

Report to: Rural Livelihoods Technical Manager

The post will be based in their Hanoi office with frequent travel in Vietnam and the region.

Job Specific Competencies
- University degree, preferably social science, related field or/and management
- At least 5 years proven experience of managing development, livelihood, emergency response, preparedness, advocacy and DRR/CCA, program/project
- Technical knowledge on designing and managing disaster risk management, CBDRM and climate change adaptation projects
- Working experiences of conducting participatory capacity, vulnerability analysis (PCVA), developing disaster risk and climate change adaptation plans
- Working experiences of integrating DRR/CCA into Livelihood and other development program
- Practical experiences of providing training to partners staff both on training methodologies, risk analysis and action planning
- Practical knowledge for working with the national and sub-national CFSC, Red Cross, Mass organizations and government department
- Working experiences to work with Climate Change Working group, Disaster management Working Groups and other networks (JANI, CBDRM technical group etc.) 
- Working experience with NGOs or international development organization is preferable
- Sound experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets
- Good understanding and practical experience in application of equity issues (Gender and Diversity)
- Familiar with advocacy work at local and national level
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Vietnamese
- Research, communication and training experience will be an asset
- Able to travel (30-40% of total time) to program/project areas

Gross Annual Salary Full Range:    US$18,700 – US$24,700
The closing date for application:    February 8th 2012 @ 5.00pm
To Apply:  Interested candidates send CV and cover letter including 3 work references, to:

Ms. Nguyen Phuong Tam, 5th floor, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]

Job Description can be obtained from Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Tam (email: [email protected] )

Oxfam offers an attractive benefit package. They regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications will not be returned. (All information provided will only be used for recruitment related purpose.)

Oxfam is an Equal Opportunity Employer