Project Coordinator

Job title: Project Coordinator 
Report to: Acting Director

1. DRD background

Disability Research and Capacity Development Center (or DRD) began in December 2005. The center is under Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA). We are striving everyday to contribute our work to create a society with barrier-free for people with disabilities (PWDs). DRD’s mission is DRD is working for an inclusive and barrier-free society, where PWDs have capacity to participate to all activities equally and equitably.

DRD believes that:

PWDs have the same rights as other citizens to participate in their communities and live a full and valued life.
PWDs are in the best position to determine their own needs and goals for the future.
PWDs can be effective community-builders when given equal opportunities.

2. Job summary

To support and coordinate all project operational activities to ensure the quality and progress following the approved annual project plan in accordance with DRD’s plan and donor’s requirements.

3. Main area of responsibilities

a. Develop project plan, budget and allocate tasks to project staff

• Together with the team develop the activities plan on yearly basis, in line with the approved work-plan of the donor
• Share the plan to local partners and ensure the local partners get the plan

b. Provide supports and coordination in implementing the overall project plan

• Oversee, support and coordinate all project operational activities to ensure the effective progress following the approved plan
• Work with other departments to get their support for some general activities

c. Carry out M&E at regular basis to ensure the effective implementation

• Ensure the approved M&E plan implemented
• Review the project implementation plan and M&E plan to solve any issues that might happen
• Undertake annual review and final evaluation to assess the project performance and impact

d. Write reports

• Write three-month report and annual report to donors and submit timely

e. Develop and strengthen partnership and network

• Support Acting Director to engage with donor, local partners and other stakeholders involved in the project
• Develop and strengthen partnership and network with other relevant authorities

f. Other task assigned by Acting Director

4. Qualifications/skill set required

• University degree in social work, psychology.... Master degree in development studies, interdisciplinary fields, community development rights are preferred.
• Experience in disability field with minimum of 5 years
• Knowledge of national and provincial disability plan is an asset
• Strong inter-personal and communication skill
• Report and proposal writing skills
• Sound knowledge on rights-based approach and development issues

Please send your application to Ms. Anh Loan by email [email protected]. Deadline will be on July 10, 2016.