Project Officer Community Development

The Norwegian Mission Alliance (NMA) is a Christian NGO working among poor and marginalized groups of the population. A special attention is given to children, youth and people with disabilities. Our vision is “We give life a chance!”

NMA development assistance is based on mutual understanding and close cooperation with local authorities, partners and beneficiaries. Our projects focus on microfinance, inclusive education and community development projects. The Norwegian Mission Alliance was established in 1901, and has solid funding. Annual budget of 2014 is 17 MUSD.

The Norwegian Mission Alliance invites applications from highly qualified Vietnamese nationals for the position as: Project Officer Community Development

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate for our community development projects in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The main responsibilities for this position are related to our livelihood components. This requires excellent skills in, and knowledge about, livelihood, community facilitation and M&E. The position reports to our Senior Project Officer for community development and includes strategic project management, analysis and operational project related tasks. The Project Officer is part of our project operational team, and will also interact with our Microfinance and Inclusive education projects.

We are seeking a candidate with a higher, relevant, university education, and at least 3 years of relevant documented working experience. We require the candidate to have INGO/international working experience, and strong knowledge of project management and proven community development skills. The candidate should also possess team work abilities and strong skills in relationship building at various levels, and need to prove dedication and commitment to improve the living situation of our target group.

The position requires excellent English skills written and spoken.

We offer a full time, permanent position, starting January 2015. Place of work is Ho Chi Minh City, extensive traveling should be expected to the Mekong Delta.

Interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV), including a list of at least 3 referees, and an application letter in English within November 28th, 2014 on e-mail: [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No return of applications.

Questions related to the position can be directed to: Phan Tran Hong Tham, Senior Project Officer.
E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 091 882 2335

The Norwegian Mission Alliance (NMA) is a Christian NGO working among poor and marginalized groups of the population. A special attention is given to children, youth and people with disabilities. Our vision is “We give life a chance!”

NMA development assistance is based on mutual understanding and close cooperation with local authorities, partners and beneficiaries. Our projects focus on microfinance, inclusive education and community development projects. The Norwegian Mission Alliance was established in 1901, and has solid funding. Annual budget of 2014 is 17 MUSD.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
The Norwegian Mission Alliance Vietnam (NMA-V)
Location: 
Ho Chi Minh
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2014-11-28