Programme Officer – Education Governance

Oxfam is an international confederation of 15 organizations working together in 98 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.

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

PROGRAMME OFFICER – Education Governance
(Oxfam Great Britain - Level D1)
Reference number: INT5008
The post is offered under a three years fixed-term contract (extendable depending on fund available and performance), based in Hanoi but with frequent travel

The Role: To manage the implementation of the Education Governance Programme in Vietnam.
Reports to: Programme Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post: Education programme assistant (x1), intern(x1).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Contribute to the Oxfam’s education governance programme planning and budgeting in Vietnam especially for Ninh Thuan or Dak Nong education programme;
2. Contribute to concept notes and proposal formulation and lead assigned proposal writing. In charge of donor servicing for project managed;
3. Manage operation of Oxfam’s education programme in Ninh Thuan or Dak Nong province in line with agreed country/programme framework plan; programme operation and advocacy/communication aspects, including quality control (especially ensuring equity), financial management, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc;
4. Develop and strengthen the working in partnership with partners at both local and national levels;
5. Work with team to do advocacy work related to Child Rights, social accountability in education sector;
6. Responsible for planning and managing all resources required to deliver education governance programme in Ninh Thuan or Dak Nong province, including people, assets and financial accountability;
7. Ensure internal and external reporting (financial and narrative) is completed to agreed time frames;
8. 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. programme themes, gender equity and advocacy are reflected in your own and staff objectives;
9. 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 programme service staff as needed;
10. Act as Oxfam’s representative at provincial and national level, as required;
11. Be a member of Oxfam’s team; contribute to the Oxfam programme planning   in Vietnam; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions and on- going liaising as needed;

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Job Specific Competencies
- Vietnamese national;
- University degree, preferably education studies, social science related or/and management;
- Solid experience  and understanding of Child Rights, Women’s Rights, social accountability in education sector;
- Sound experience in programme strategic planning, programme coordination and negotiation, including participatory approaches;
- Sound experience in resource management e.g. people, finances, assets;
- Good skills on planning, organization and financial management;
- Good understanding and practical experiences in equity issues;
- Good understanding of education governance, ethnic minority issues, gender issues in Vietnam
- Experiences in media work, education campaign, working with Ministry of Education and Training would be an asset.
- Strong written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
- Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet)
- Able to travel extensively to programme/project areas on a regular basis.

Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to work in team and independently;
- Ability to work under pressure and take initiatives;
- Ability to achieve results;
- Good communication and negotiation skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Willingness and openness to promote women’s rights and gender justice;
- Commitment. Tenacity. Accountability.

Gross Annual Salary Range: US$ 11,004 – US$ 16,506
The closing date for application: November 30, 2011

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online. Please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs (page Work with us - Current Vacancies, quote reference: INT5008 Application Form is under article “MORE INFO”) or send a cover letter, Application Form, and copies of relevant degrees to:

Education Governance Programme
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