Project Coordinator

Center for Environment and Community Research (CECR) is a local NGO in Ha Noi. CECR’s envisions the long-term protection, restoration and management of all aquatic resources in Viet Nam including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, creeks, marshes, wetlands, floodplains, and other surface and sub-surface hydrological systems from which the citizens of Viet Nam derive a positive benefit.  CECR will partner with others to advocate and advance scientific research, environmental education, stewardship, public policy, and community involvement as primary methods to sustain and improve Viet Nam’s existing aquatic resources for future generations.

CECR is seeking for highly qualified and motivated Vietnamese to fill the position of Project Coordinator who will be responsible for management and coordination of the initiatives related to advocating for water pollution prevention and control policy. .

Duty station: Hanoi with frequent travel to provinces

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate initiatives/project  related to water pollution prevention and control policies Carry out activities of the project in line with CECR’s values, strategies, and policies
• Ensure that the project activities are well coordinated and managed to achieve the project goal and objectives
• Ensure strategic management of the project partners
• Coordinate  the team members to design and develop project plans, implement, monitor, and evaluate activities
• Act as a liaison between the project and other projects within CECR, particularly with Clean Water Coalition
• Manage the project team and consultants to ensure effective performance and achievement of project objectives
• Contribute to the CECR’s newsletter, events of CECR  and communicate with mass media, networks, stakeholders
• Establish networking and contribute to seeking for potential local and international funds

Requirements:

• University degree in environmental engineering and management or water resource management. Post-graduate degree is preferable
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in project management or coordination position, preferably with international NGOs
• Sound experience in project coordination, project plan, design, implementation, training, community work, familiar with participatory approach
• Knowledge and experience in capacity building for local stakeholders/partners
• Excellent presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Good leadership and management skills
• Good proposal and report writing skills
• Good communication skills in English and Vietnamese (speaking& writing)
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.)

Contract term: CECR offers a full-time contract of 1 year with possibility of extension

Application: Interested candidates will submit their CV and application letter in English with indication of expected salary/remuneration before 13 October 2014 to Ms. Dao Thi Ngoc Anh – Administrative Assistant via email: [email protected]. Tel: 0966861886. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.