Project Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Officer

Name of project:    Plastic with Purpose

Working place:       Da Nang city

Project duration :   1 year with high potential for extension

Start date:             As soon as possible

Reporting to:         Project Manager (PM)

About iDE

iDE (www.ideglobal.org) is a U.S.-based international non-governmental organization implementing development programs in Africa, Asia and Central America. In Vietnam, since 1991, employing a market facilitation approach with strong partnerships at local and national government levels, iDE has implemented projects in pig value chain development, fertilizer deep placement commercialization, clean water, tobacco control, micro- irrigation technology commercialization and market-based sanitation. iDE Vietnam focuses on building the capacity of government partners and private sector actors to effectively scale market-based solutions, resulting in lower poverty, increased climate resilience, better health and cleaner environments.

About PwP project - Creating a Sustainable Circular Economy for Plastic Waste in Vietnam

The long-term vision for this project is to cultivate plastic waste recycling as a profitable venture for everyone involved in the value chain - particularly for local waste collectors and small recycling business owners - while reducing the flow of plastic waste into natural environments in coastal cities of Vietnam.

Responsibilities

The main duties of the Project Officer include (but not limited to) the following:

1.   Project implementation

• Develop a detailed work plan for project activities as assigned by PM, including budget implementation activities according to the project's plan
• Collaborate with government and private partners in the project activities implementation under the supervision and guidance of the PM
• Provide technical support to the partners and stakeholders of the project
• Support the PM in monitoring project budget expenditures according to the donor and iDE's financial plans and guidelines
• Provide day-to-day project administration and implementation support and other administrative duties as needed (such as note taking, ensuring follow-up on action items as appropriate, tracking project deliverables and timelines, and document translations when necessary)
• Report on project activities to PM on a timely basis

2.   Project monitoring and evaluation

• Support the monitoring of on-site activities to ensure efficient and timely implementation of activities
• Work with government and private partners of the project to collect necessary information and data for monitoring and evaluation purposes

3.   Working relationship

• Within the iDE organization: Communicate and work closely with the project team to ensure effective implementation of project activities
• Outside the iDE organization:
  
  • Cooperate with the public and private partners in the project, provide technical support to the partners and stakeholders of the project; monitor the activity carried out by the project's partners in accordance with the agreement between iDE and the partners
  • Support all planned communication activities of the project

4.   Other duties

As required by the Project Manager

Request

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position
• University degree in business administration, environment, communication or other related disciplines
• Creative, flexible, able to work in a team and work under pressure
• Have a passion for environmental issues and/or have an understanding of plastic waste issues
• Have good communication skills
• Experience working in an international organization and/or the private sector
• Good command of English language, both written and spoken
• Experience with Google Suite tools - Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides, is a plus.

How to apply

• Interested applicants should email a detailed Curriculum Vitae and an Application Letter (both in English) to iDE Vietnam at [email protected]. At least 2 reference contacts should be provided in the Application Letter.
• The closing date for application is 28 April 2023. The recruitment process will start before the closing date, therefore early applications may have an advantage.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women are actively encouraged to apply. iDE provides a women-friendly work environment with flexible work arrangements, appropriate skills development opportunities, and good career development potential for high-performing individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.