[Ngo-admin] CARE's opportunity - Project officer for Climate change

[Tran Thi Thuy]

Dear all,

CARE is looking for Project Officer for Climate Change Program; please help
me pass this vacancy to people who are interested in.

Chi Ha oi, pls help me post this on your network

Thanks

Thuy

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CARE INTERNATIONAL IN VIETNAM


PROJECT OFFICER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE 

  

 

 

 


CARE in Vietnam is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) representing the CARE
International network.  CARE in Vietnam is a creative and dynamic
organization, working with Vietnamese partners in the health, rural
development and disaster mitigation and preparedness sectors. 

 

CARE in Vietnam is looking for a Vietnamese individual to support a small
team in realization of Climate Change Strategy.  The position is based in
Hanoi with travel to provinces and districts where CARE in Vietnam works
throughout the country.

 

The impact of climate change on poor people's lives in Vietnam is a growing
concern in CARE in Vietnam. In response, CARE will increasingly mainstream
climate change within its development and disaster reduction programs and a
number of specific adaptation and mitigation projects are being planned.
CARE is networking with all concerned actors in relation to capacity and
policy processes which support pro-poor approaches. A dedicated climate
change strategy is now being finalized which builds on CARE's international
knowledge base and learning programs and will include programming and action
in the four areas of adaptation, mitigation, advocacy and internal
organisational change. 

 

CARE in Vietnam is seeking to fill the following position:  

 

 

Project Officer

 

Major responsibilities: 

 

1.	Professional support to the Climate Change Component (70% of working
time)

*	Join the vulnerability assessment in Care project areas
*	Under the supervision of the Climate Change Coordinator, support in
implementation of activities under the component in line with agreed
programme framework, programme operations and advocacy/ coordination and
communication aspects
*	Support the implementation of the capacity building project on
climate change for civil society of CCWG and CSO VN with SRD - the
Vietnamese NGO as project holder[1]. 
*	Assist with organizing workshops, trainings, developing training
guidelines and materials relating to climate change awareness raising and
mainstreaming.
*	Support to build capacity for partners (VNGOs, local authorities) on
climate change adaptation and support partners to mainstream climate change
adaptation into development projects in Northern Mountainous areas under the
guidance of CC Coordinator.

*         Support to introductory workshops and meetings with program staff
to raise awareness of climate change and its potential impact on Vietnam's
poor people and CARE's program goals

*         Support to CARE in Vietnam's efforts to proactively minimize its
carbon footprint.  

 

2.	Administrative support to the Climate Change Component (30% of
working time)

*  Conduct administrative duties related to all aspects of implementation of
the climate change strategy and follow all management procedure of CARE in
Vietnam. 

*  Ensure that all necessary financial procedures of climate change
activities, including those conducted by partners are completed and in
accordance with CARE's financial management systems;   

*  Take meeting minutes and prepare meeting/workshop reports

*  Contribute to managing information on project process and the preparation
of  reports on project activities in agreed formats;

*  Arrange and expedite funds transfer, travel plans and logistics;

 

*       Selection criteria: University degree equivalent and at least two
years demonstrated work experience in a relevant area.  The successful
candidate must also demonstrate:

*         Understanding of development and experience working with rural
communities

*         Familiarity with capacity building, communication activities

*         Understanding of vulnerability assessment, climate change and/or
environment is an advantage

*         Written and oral communication skills (fluent in both Vietnamese
and English)

*         Liaison, strong representational and interpersonal skills

*         Well organised, self motivated, flexible

*         Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal
supervision

*         Willingness to travel to project areas

 

A salary package for this position will be provided at start point. 

 

Interested candidates should send an application letter stating which
position is being applied for together with full Curriculum Vitae in English
before 5 September 2009 to:

 

CARE in Vietnam

Hanoi Representative Office

66 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

OR by email: hr at care.org.vn <mailto:HR-PACODE at carehcm.org>   

 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please do not
make telephone contact after submitting the application.

 


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[1] The project has 3 components: Information and coordination, training,
learning & sharing.  CARE's specific commitment is in component 1 but we
offer support to overall project implementation.

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