Independent Contractor

Samaritan’s Purse - Vietnam is a nonprofit organization providing aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1999, Samaritan’s Purse - Vietnam has been committed to improving the lives of the poor, provide vocational training, rural health care and support to institutionalized/ at-risk children.

Our Website is https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

SAMARITAN'S PURSE
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Independent Contractor (IC)
Position Type: Temporary (Short-term, as-needed basis)
Location: Based in Lao Cai or Lai Chau

The Role:

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate based in Lao Cai or Lai Chau to fill the position of Independent Contractor (IC) – Protection. The IC is responsible for carrying out project activities to bring about the successful completion of specific goals and outcomes of the Protection Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Training activities:

  • Conduct training activities including preparation, logistics, delivery of training and report writing.
  • Conduct training for the community, and other groups as needed
  • Assist in the development of protection curriculum and materials.

2. Project implementation:

  • Coordinate and carry out activities in the project sites including training, baseline assessments and monitoring of trainees
  • Complete monitoring and evaluation visits to field sites to measure the effectiveness of training and project activities

3. Program reporting:

  • Submit qualitative and quantitative reports to the Program Manager after every site visit on the progress of project activities.

4. Build relationships with other relevant

5. Finance management:

  • Ensure activity budgets are spent appropriately and according to donor requirements and ensure financial transparency

6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1-2 years’ experience in leading participatory workshops/ training
  • 1-2 years’ experience in implementing initiatives relating to protection including safe migration/anti-trafficking, child rights and/or gender issues; Experience in Livelihoods programming a strong asset
  • Experience working with Ethnic minorities in Northern Vietnam strongly preferred
  • Fluency in Vietnamese and fluency in Hmong an asset; Intermediate English strongly preferred.
  • Ability to travel around the highlands including remote villages in varying weather conditions to carry out project activities.
  • Ability to planning, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic and capacity to produce results under minimal supervision
  • Strong willingness and passion to learn about issues related to trafficking, behavior change and community development.
  • Flexibility and adaptability; including an ability to participate in activities with short notice
  • Ability to communicate and interact well
  • High level of integrity; Strong financial management experience preferred.

To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume/CV together with a cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected] referencing “IC – Protection opportunity” in the subject title.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2018

Job announcement (Vietnamese)

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Samaritan’s Purse
Location: 
Lao Cai or Lai Chau
Application Deadline: 
Sat, 2018-06-30