Program Manager

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM MANAGER

 

Organization: Children of Vietnam

 

Location:  Vietnam Office | 60 Nai Nam St., Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City

 

Position Type: Full-time

 

Reports to: Executive Director, Vietnam Country Director, and Board of Directors

 

About Children of Vietnam

Children of Vietnam (COV) is a 501(c)(3) charity organization, licensed as an international nongovernmental organization in Vietnam and the US.

Children of Vietnam was established in 1998 to end child poverty. We accomplished this by providing wraparound services that focus on one child, one family, and one community at a time.

Our vision is a Vietnam in which all children flourish, reach their full potential, and contribute positively to society.

Position Overview:

Children of Vietnam is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing all the programs implemented in Vietnam, ensuring the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, and supporting the overall success of our mission.

Responsibilities:

1. Program Design and Planning:
   • Collaborate with relevant managers, coordinators, and stakeholders in designing, planning, and implementing new programs and initiatives.
   • Provide support and guidance throughout the project cycle so that project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out of projects are in line with COV quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
   • Ensure that program objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and aligned with organizational goals.
2. Program Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to track program performance and outcomes.
   • Review all program reports before delivering them to the US Office and partners.
   • Regularly collect, analyze, and report data to measure program effectiveness and impact.
3. Quality Assurance:
   • Work closely with program coordinators, program officers, and program assistants to ensure adherence to program guidelines, standards, and best practices.
   • Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to identify areas for improvement and ensure program quality.
   • Promote the ongoing development of the program approach within COV. 

4. Capacity Building:
   • Provide training and technical assistance to program staff and partners on monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance methodologies.
   • Build the capacity of the VN office’s staff to monitor program activities and collect accurate data effectively.
5. Learning and Knowledge Management:
   • Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to facilitate learning processes within the organization by documenting and sharing best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from program implementation.
   • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and knowledge co-creation.
6. Coordination and Communication:
   • Encourage and foster effective communication and collaboration between program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure program cohesion through coordination and information sharing.
   • Support to identify, evaluate, and strengthen partnerships relevant to program quality, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools, and approaches.
   • Coordinate with other programs and staff within the organization to ensure alignment of program activities with overall organizational objectives.
7. VN Volunteer and Intern Management:
   • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns.
   • Assign tasks and responsibilities to volunteers and interns and ensure their smooth integration into program activities.
   • Provide ongoing support, motivation, and recognition to volunteers and interns. Maintain volunteer and intern records and facilitate volunteer and intern appreciation initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Vietnamese national
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in the development or nonprofit sector in Vietnam, preferably in the central region, with management and leadership experience.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields such as International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in managing projects, preferably in an NGO or development context.
• Experience in the international development sector, including an understanding of development practices and principles.
• Experience in leading, motivating, and managing teams, including remote teams and volunteers.
• Experience in working with donors, including proposal writing and reporting.
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks and practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to work bilingually in Vietnamese and English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stress effectively. Ability to think creatively and innovatively to solve problems and improve project outcomes.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Children of Vietnam.

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates should submit the resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to [email protected]. Please include “Program Manager Application” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is March 10, 2025.
• Children of Vietnam is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.