Platform Coordinator

Vietnam Civil Society Partnership Platform on AIDS (VCSPA) - a coalition of civil society organizations and community groups who share the goal of greater engagement of civil society for a more effective HIV/AIDS response in Vietnam - was founded in 2007 by the Institute for Social Development Studies (ISDS) and Bright Future Network. VCSPA unites civil society organizations and groups working on HIV/AIDS, strengthens their capacity, and organizes collective advocacy efforts.
At the present, VCSPA has around 270 members, who are local NGO, community based groups (CBOs), faith-based groups, self-help groups of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and of populations most affected by AIDS such as drug users, sex workers, sexual partners of drug users and PLHIV, men who have sex with men. VCSPA is governed by the Platform Coordinating Committee (PCC), elected by members during VCSPA annual meeting. Chairing Committee – consists of one chair and two chair persons – make adhoc decision on behalf of PCC when PCC is not able to meet.
VCSPA is currently hosted by Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives (SCDI).  
VCSPA PCC is recruiting a person who is ready for a very interesting but challenge job of Platform Coordinator (PC).
PC works to support PCC and is under the direct supervision of VCSPA Chairperson.
Working time:  full time 8h/day (40h per week)

Reporting to: Chair of VCSPA Steering Committee

PC’s Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the implementation of VCSPA’s strategic plan in liaison with PCC members.
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of VCSPA’s projects and day-to-day activities.
- Represent PCC in communication with members.
- Represent VCSPA in meeting with donors and other stakeholders when requested by PCC.
- Draft VCSPA’s proposals to donors.
- Write reports to donors, to PCC and to members.
- Manage VCSPA membership profile.
- Supervise VCSPA Assistant.

Requirements:
- Fluent in English, both writing and speaking, is a must.
- Experience in project management is a must.
- Knowledge on HIV and civil society is an asset.
- Willing to travel.
- Have ability to work under pressure and tight deadline.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Good organization skills.

Benefits:
Salary: Negociate based on experinces. Leap-frog salary promotion is possible for outstanding performance.
Opportunities to work with international experts and participate in international meetings, workshops.
Social insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, annual leave according to Vietnam’s Labor Law.
Free lunch provided at the office

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send detailed CV with name and contact information of two persons who can be references and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Deadline for submission: April 30th, 2012
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview during the week of April 15th, 2012.
Employment is expected to commence in May 2012. The position is based in Hanoi.
Successful candidate will enjoy good working conditions in a friendly and creative working environment, a clear career path with opportunities for promotion, competitive benefits and compensation.