Project Coordinator

Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD) was established in 1996, known as an independent research centre. Its main building located in Ha Noi. Our main activities focus on mental health, maternal and child health and health system development sector.

RTCCD is currently selected as coordinating organization of the Evidence-based Health Policy Development (EBHPD). EBHPD is a group of organizations and individuals paying attention to reforming health policies towards equity, efficiency and sustainability. Our main duties include: (1) To coordinate and organize activities as planned; (2) To be legally responsible for receiving projects and administrating relation between EBHPD and other partners; (3) Responsible for signing contracts with individuals/organizations; and (4) Submit process report and outcomes as planned.

RTCCD is looking for 01 coordinator of EBHPD with detailed information as bellowed:

Type of work: Full time

Contract duration: 14 months with 2-month probation (possibility of extension)

Working location: RTCCD main building, 39 Lane 255 Vong Street, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi. This position will be based in Hanoi and with travel to regional project sites as required.

Beneficiaries: Competitive salary and welfare policy according to organization regulation.

Scope of work: The coordinator will work directly with the board of director of coordinating organization, acting committee and donors. She or he is also responsible for 2 main components: Group Administration and IBPs (Issue-based project) Administration.

Component 1: Group administration

  • To develop and implement quarterly action plans
  • To enhance the participation of group members in group activities and to be the main contact person between group and others
  • To be responsible for and review progress reports, Monitoring-Evaluating-Learning (MEL) reports and financial reports according to funders’ requests
  • To support and supervise MEL and communications staff
  • To report and consult Acting Committee of the group

Component 2: IBPs administration

  • To participate in developing IBPs’ proposal and action plan
  • To provide comments on research study design, data collection tools, reports developed by the Group participants
  • To participate in data collection, data collection supervision, data analysis and report writing of IBPs conducted by RTCCD.
  • Review and supervise financial report of IBPs
  • To develop workshop schedule, coordinate workshop/training courses’ preparation and implementation
  • To provide supportive supervision to organizations/individuals participating in IBPs to ensure the project’s progress and quality

Requirement on skills and capacity

  • Vietnamese citizen;
  • Obtain at least 5 years of working experience in relevant fields (Group/Coalition management) as coordinator;
  • Deep understanding of Viet Nam policy environment, especially key government agencies, communication agencies, civil social organizations and relevant stakeholders;
  • Knowledge on gender equity and diversity, and commitment to applying these principles to EBHPD’s work;
  • Have research background to analyze data and write of policy oriented research reports;
  • Skills of project management, M&E, planning, human resource and financial management;
  • Advanced level of English (in listening, reading, speaking and writing);
  • Background in public health and development.

Required documents:

Interested applicants are invited to send application including:  cover letter, full CV in English with a passport-sized photo, photocopied certificates, IELTS/TOEFL report (if available) – officially notified copies are not required - no later than 5pm Hanoi time on 10th Feb 2015 to Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Mai at [email protected] or post to RTCCD office at No. 39, lane 255, Vong street, Hai Ba Trung dist. Hanoi.

Early application is recommended for interview.

Please subject your application with: “Application for EBHPD Coordinator”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview in English language. Please do not contact us by phone in regards to your application.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
RTCCD
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2015-02-10