Program Assistant

SNV Vietnam is looking for a Program Assistant, based in Hanoi with travel to other provinces (National consultancy contract).

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+(Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

We are seeking for highly qualified national candidate to provide daily financial, administrative and secretarial support to the Agriculture and REDD+ programs.

Responsibilities

- Record financial transactions of the specific programs/projects
- Prepare and check monthly, quarterly and annual program financial accounts
- Forecasts and project depletion for the assigned programs/projects
- Follow up on the related receipts and payments of the programs
- Reconcile bank balances and manage liquidity levels of the programs
- Provide support in program/project monitoring & evaluation
- Assist advisors in preparation of program documentation, paper works
- Keep the program team agenda’s up to date, arrange meetings and appointments
- Make travel arrangement for members, attend visitors of the program
- Provide interpretation/translation support to advisors in case of need

Candidate profile

- Committed Vietnamese citizen
- University degree
- At least 3 years of relevant working experience at international organisation(s)
- Understanding and experience in project administration, backup support, cost norms, procurement, budgeting, procedures and payments settling with clients and partners
- Initiative and creative in solving problems
- Ability to work independently and with the team
- Good organizing skills and interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills (English and Vietnamese)
- Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
- Willing to travel to other provinces

Contract Duration: SNV Vietnam offers a one-year associate consultancy contract with the possibility of extension and a competitive salary package.
Desired start date:  November 2013

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to [email protected] by 11th November 2013.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

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