Project Assistant

Lux-Development, the Executing Agency for Bilateral Co-operation financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is assisting the Provincial People’s Committee (PPC) of Cao Bang and a number of technical line ministries and departments by delivery of international and national TA and capacity building to implement the initiative called  “Developing Business with the Rural Poor”, which is part of a province-wide programme in the Cao Bang province - predominantly designed by- and financed through- loan support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), commenced in mid-2008.
The recently launched project VIE/029 -  “Technical Assistance” (TA) towards “Developing Business with the Rural Poor in Cao Bang”  has a planned duration of 3 years.
Lux-Development Support Team lead by a Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) is looking for candidates to fill the following positions:
01 Project Assistant (PA)

Key responsibilities:
Under the supervision of CTA and be supported by the Administrative Assistant (AA), the main functions of the Project Assistant are:
- To support CTA in the project coordination
- To assist CTA in the project management
- To assist CTA in all tender processes in compliance with LD acquisition procedures and the Vietnam Law
- Other tasks that may be required by the CTA

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor degree (Master degree would be an asset) in Economics and Planning, Business Administration, or related fields, having background in project management  would be an advantage
- At least 5 year experience in advisory work, prior working experience in international donors’ projects (ODA) would be an advantage
- Familiar with international and Vietnamese procurement procedures
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Proficient with the MS Office package, and Internet use
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Innovative and creative, team player
- Willingness to work in a remote rural mountainous area of Vietnam

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year, renewable (with two-month probation)

REMUNERATION:
Salary, social and medical insurance: as per Lux-Development’s practices;
Housing allowance: 150 USD/month for those who reside outside Cao Bang;
Transportation support: project provides bi-weekly shuttle from Cao Bang to Hanoi and vice versa

DUTY STATION: Cao Bang, Vietnam with frequent travel to districts and communes.     
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: 5thJune, 2011
HOW TO APPLY: Applications in English consisting of:
(i) a covering motivation letter 
(ii) a Curriculum Vitae in English and minimum of two referee’s contacts; and
(iii) copies of relevant degrees, certificates 
must be forwarded by e-mail to: Lux-Development, Ms. Hoang Thi Minh Phuong, Project VIE/029 Cao Bang Office at [email protected] or [email protected], specifying in the subject line, e.g. “PA/VIE029”.
If you are interested in the detailed job description, please contact me via the email address above.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview(s) (tentatively on 8th -10th June)
Women /ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply.