Program Officer

Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together in 92 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.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vietnamese citizen to fill the following position:

PROGRAM OFFICER
(Oxfam - Level D1)
Reference number: INT5656

The post is offered open-ended contract, based in Hanoi.

The Role: To manage the development and implementation of Oxfam’s projects in Ninh Thuan province within Oxfam Governance program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Contribute to the Oxfam GB program planning in Vietnam and specifically for Oxfam Governance program and programmatic theme. Contribute to program proposal writing and lead responsible project proposal writing; 
- Manage and implement responsible projects within Oxfam Governance program in Ninh Thuan province in line with agreed country/program framework plan; program operations and advocacy/communication aspects. Including: quality control (especially ensuring equity), develop and maintain good relationships with local partners/local authority, financial management, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc;
- Responsible for planning and managing all resources required delivering responsible projects, including people, assets and financial accountability;
- Develop and strengthen the working in partnership with partners at both local and national levels;
- Support the establishment of Oxfam project office in locality;
- Ensure internal and external reporting (financial and narrative) is completed to agreed time frames;
- Implement Performance Management with all direct reports. Including objective setting, performance review and personal development plans. Ensuring all aspects of Oxfam’s work in Vietnam e.g. program themes and aims, gender equity and advocacy are reflected in your own and staff objectives;
- Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity, in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.  With support from technical advisors and program service staff as needed;
- Act as Oxfam’s representative at provincial and national level as required;
- Take the lead in one or more of the following programmatic themes e.g. ethnic minorities, gender equity, accountability, governance and civil society etc. (to be agreed during objective setting with line manager). Ensuring collection and sharing of information with Oxfam staff, assisting other programs with delivery of this theme as appropriate and external representation at all levels; 
- Be a member of Oxfam’s team; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions and on-going liaising as needed. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Job Specific Competencies
- Vietnamese national.
- University degree, preferably social science, related field or/and management
- Working experience with NGOs or international development organisation is preferable.
- Proven (at least 5 years) experience in program/project strategic planning and management. Experience in managing and monitoring capacity building initiatives will be an advantage.
- Proven experience in application of participatory approaches
- Sound experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets
- Good understanding and practical experience in application to support equity issues (Gender and diversity)
- Good understanding of political system and issues such as Governance, Democracy, Civil Society Development and planning reform issues in Vietnam
- Familiar with advocacy work at local and national level.
- Strong written and spoken English and Vietnamese
- Good computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet programs)
- Able to travel to program/project areas on a regular basis

Oxfam behaviour competencies:
- Organisation to Work Effectively
- Drive to Achieve Results
- Communication Skills
- Supporting Others
- Analytical Thinking

Gross Annual Salary Range:  USD 13,755 - USD 22,984, plus medical coverage of USD 3,000 per annum for staff and family members, 23 leave days and social insurance

The closing date for application: 5:00PM, 29 August 2012      

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online, please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Working at Oxfam - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT5656 Oxfam’s CV template is under article “MORE INFO”) or send a cover letter, CV, and copies of relevant degrees to:

Oxfam Great Britain, Floor 5, 22 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]

Oxfam offers an attractive benefit package. We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer