A Program Manager and a Senior PR & Communications Assistant
based in Hanoi
Organizational and Program Overview:
The East Meets West Foundation (EMW) is “the foundation for learning, healing and health". Founded in 1988, EMW has a 22-year track record of innovative and effective work in Vietnam and a vast portfolio of completed projects. EMW projects and programs are known for their high quality, long-term sustainability, emphasis on results and significant scale.
EMW is now seeking a Program Manager and a Senior Communications Assistant based in Hanoi with the following main duties and responsibilities as follows:
1. A PROGRAM MANAGER
The Program Manager is to manage EMW's GPOBA (Global Partnership of Output Based Aid) scholarship program for upper secondary education in 11 provinces of Vietnam part of the senior staff team and has the following main duties and responsibilities:
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
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A. LEADERSHIP:
- Work under the supervision of Program Development Director to manage the GPOBA scholarship program in 11 provinces to ensure a high number of committed students.
- Be responsible for planning, progress reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the program.
- Oversee and monitor baseline survey design and implementation, administer indicator monitoring processes in accordance with program design.
B. COORDINATION AND RELATIONSHIP
- Work closely with Program Development Director, SPELL National Coordinator and other team leaders at EMW in implementing the program.
- Build and nurture effective working relationships with the Schools, Study Promotion Associations, local authorities and other related agencies at province, district and community levels to facilitate the effective implementation of the program for the benefit of the poor.
- Interact with various Donors, report on all aspects of the program to Donors and negotiate funding and planning of activities when requested.
C. MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION:
- Responsible for Program budgeting and financial monitoring, ensuring program activities are on schedule and program expenditures are effective
- Prepare budgets based on detailed work plans and monitor project budgets regularly (monthly, quarterly and annually)
- Conduct regular monitoring of project activities to ensure objectives of the projects are being met.
- Be aware of and follow all financial policies and procedures and liaise with the EMW Finance Department to ensure the integrity of financial documents, procedures and reports.
- Prepare monthly reports, quarterly reports and other reports upon request.
- Be responsible for reporting Program Activities and Progress to the Senior Management Staff of East Meets West Foundation
Desired qualifications and attributes:
- Master's degree in education and/or community development studies with at least 3 years relevant work experience in managing educational projects at Secondary and high schools. Experience in working with private education is a plus
- Ability to think strategically, conceptualize new ideas, digest and analyze complex information and present coherent work plan or implementation plan
- Excellent reporting skills to donors, local authorities and senior management staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison with national and local high ranking officers
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including an ability to build relationships and capacity with national and local partners
- Possess a professional attitude and diligence, and be able to work independently as well as work in a team
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites.
2. A SENIOR PR & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- As a member of East Meets West’s Communications Team, the Senior PR & Communications Assistant will support the Public Relations Manager and Communications Officer in:-
- Deployment of communications and public relations activities for a media campaign to support people with disabilities in Vietnam
This will include:
- Organization of big events including variety shows, national and international fundraising roadshows and meetings.
- Development and management of website database and content
- Development of other media and marketing products, including TV trailers, reportages, liveshows as well as brochures, leaflets, presentations, banners, etc.
- Execution of communications and PR activities for the organization
This will include:
- Translating and development communication materials
- Organization of internal and external events
- Logistic arrangements for donors’ and media visits
- Supporting the PR Manager in media relations activities
- Keeping track of local media coverage and prepare media clipping reports
- Other tasks assigned by supervisor and senior management
Desired qualifications and attributes
- University degree with minimum 2 years of experience in PR and communications
- Excellent spoken and written English and Vietnamese
- A skilled writer who can conceptualize and produce communication materials in both English and Vietnamese
- Be able to master popular computer software applications. Website management capacity is desirable
- Good interpersonal skill: ability to work with mass media and a good team member
- Effective problem solving skills and willing to take on new challenges, to learn and share experiences with colleagues, partners and supervisors
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a professional manner
Salary and benefits will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
The deadline for the above positions is February 23, 2010. All interested candidates are welcome to contact and submit their applications to:
EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION - Da Nang Office
E-mail: [email protected] [1]