Jobs

For paid and volunteer vacancies see the list below. The VUFO-NGO Resource Centre also operates the Opportunities mailing list, which sends emails directly to subscribers. Subscribe here.

In order to post a job announcement on this page, members of the VUFO-NGO Resource Centre can simply send email to [email protected]. Use a subject line that describes the job, such as "Vacancy for IT advisor", and include a short description of the job in the email body. If possible use website hyperlinks rather than attaching documents. If you attach documents please use PDF or Word format. In total the attachments should not be more than 500 kilobytes in size.

Non-members can join our membership or “associated membership” and post unlimited number of job announcements in one calendar year. Please contact [email protected] to join the membership. Non-members can also choose to pay one-time contribution fee for each advertisement. Send email with your job vacancy to [email protected]. Upon receiving our invoice, make a payment of 25 USD (equivalent in Vietnamese Dong) and email us back with a scanned copy of bank transfer. Your job vacancy will be immediately uploaded on the website.

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Translator / Interpreter/ Policy Support Officer

Duties and responsibilities
- Provide accurate translation and interpretation services for the Ambassador and Embassy staff, including at high-level meetings;
- Undertake research for the Ambassador and other Embassy staff on trade, political, security and economic interests;
- Maintain effective communication networks with a wide range of local government, business and non-government contacts; and facilitate meetings and other contact for Embassy staff when required;
- Assist the Embassy to develop programmes for, and escort, high-level and other New Zealand visitors to Viet Nam;
- Coordinate the Embassy’s information and public affairs programme;
- Provide occasional consular and visa assistance when required.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Embassy of Newzealand
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2010-07-02

Researchers on Development

Institute for Studies of Society, Economy and Enviroment (iSEE) is an independent Vietnamese non-profit research and development institution working for a prosperous, democratic and just society. They are looking for researchers to join our diverse and compassionate team with different technical background, ethnicity, gender, culture and sexual orientation to effectively cope with different issues;

1. One senior researcher - key Responsibility of Senior Researcher
- Lead studies, surveys and analysis of causes of poverty, inequality and social issues
- Contribute to the strategic planning of iSEE
- Take part in iSEE’s work on lobby, advocacy and public education on poverty and inequality issues

Requirements

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
ISEE
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2010-06-28

Administrative Assistant

VVAF first returned to Vietnam in 1981 when the first of many delegations arrived to engage discussions with the government of Vietnam on issues of common concern, and to begin the long slow road to healing and reconciliation.  In 1994, with the lifting of the US embargo against Vietnam, VVAF quickly established a representative office in Hanoi, and have been active in humanitarian assistance programs continuously since that time. Their involvement has grown substantially since then, and by mid 2010, VVAF have been active in 18 provinces with a variety of assistance programs.

They are now seeking motivated and qualified candidate to fill the Administrative Assistant position for the organization.

Duty Station: Hanoi

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
VVAF
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Tue, 2010-07-20

Planning Officer

The FSSP Coordination Office, an independent unit in MARD, works to support, coordinate and inspire local, national and international FSSP partners to contribute to and develop a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable forest sector. By working with key stakeholders and applying a participatory, multi-disciplinary and sector-wide approach, the CO improves sectoral collaboration and performance. The CO develops, applies and builds capacity to use effective information systems, and mobilize resources to support sectoral priorities.

Under the supervision of Director and Deputy Director, the Planning Officer is responsible for:
- Preparing the annual, quarterly and monthly work plans and budgets;

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
FSSP Coordination Office
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2010-06-30

Temporary Office Assistant/ Receptionist; Intern for Accounting Department

Pathfinder International (PI) is a US-based NGO whose mission in Viet Nam is to improve reproductive health through capacity building and policy-focused initiatives that respond to the needs of the society.  To this end, PI supports efforts to strengthen pre-service and in-service training in reproductive health (RH), including core clinical reproductive health practices, youth-friendly services and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment. In addition, PI works to strengthen reproductive health management practices and policies supportive of quality RH training and services. Since 2004, Pathfinder has directed support towards building effective partnerships in both the public and private sectors.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Pathfinder International
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2010-06-30

Vietnamese Consultant to Conduct the EGF User Survey in Three Target Provinces under Guidance of and with Close Consultation to the M&E Specialist of REEP in Hanoi and the REEP Project Director

Oxfam-Québec is the implementing agency responsible for a five-year project entitled “Rural Enterprise Expansion Project” (REEP), funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). REEP is implemented in the provinces of Hai Duong, Quang Ninh and Thanh Hoa, for a period of 9-2004 – 12/2010. The purpose of this project is support growth among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to facilitate their access to formal economy and markets.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Oxfam Quebec
Application Deadline: 
Thu, 2010-06-24

Short term Gender Analyst/ Consultant for Vietnam‐German Technical Vocational School of Ha Tinh German Development Service (DED)

Please see TOR for more information.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
DED
Location: 
Ha Tinh
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2010-07-02

National Agriculture Specialist; National Animal Husbandry Specialist; National Small Business Specialist; National Forestry and Non-timber forest product (NTFP) Specialist; National Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

The Western Nghe An Rural Development Project is looking for additional staff to complete our Project Support Team. The open positions are:
 
- One (1) National Agriculture Specialist
- One (1) National Animal Husbandry Specialist
- One (1) National Small Business Specialist
- One (1) National Forestry and Non-timber forest product (NTFP) Specialist
- One (1) National Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Interested candidates can sent their application and CVs to: [email protected]

Duty Station: Hoa Binh Township, Tuong Duong District, Nghe An Province
E. Deadline for Submitting Applications for all the positions is July 7 2010.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Western Nghe An Rural Development Project
Location: 
Hoa Binh and Nghe An
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2010-07-07

Project Assistant

World Vision Vietnam (WVV) invites competent Vietnamese candidates for the following positions:

1. PROJECT ASSISTANT - Education working for the Area Development Program (ADP) Van Yen district, Yen Bai province:
Area Development Program (ADP) is an approach to child focused development, emphasizing the process of community participation, sustainability, and integrating activities in the areas of food security, agriculture, micro-enterprise, health, nutrition, education, water, and sanitation.

Main Responsibilities:
The position supports WV Vietnam to improve access to and quality of early childhood and primary education services. The position assists the Manager in planning, implementing, and monitoring education activities of the ADP.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
World Vision in Viet Nam
Location: 
Yen Bai, Dien Bien
Application Deadline: 
Wed, 2010-06-30

Senior Scientist on Climate Change and Environmental Services Policy, Vietnam

About their organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
Location: 
Kenya
Application Deadline: 
Thu, 2010-07-15