Human Resources (HR) and Procurement Consultant

Human Resources (HR) and Procurement Consultant

USAID/Vietnam Learns  

Hanoi, Vietnam  

Apply here:

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=4026

About Social Impact 

Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity-building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.? 

Project Objective 

SI is implementing the USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract.?The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.? 

**Please note: This is a local position.
Only Vietnamese citizens are eligible to apply**

Position Description 

SI seeks to hire a short-term Human Resources (HR) and Procurement Consultant, who will provide human resources support and assist the procurement process. This consultancy is based in Hanoi for 3 months contract and will report to the HR Specialist.

Responsibilities  

With the support and guidance of the Operations Team, the consultant will be expected to:

Human Resources and Recruitment 

• Support HR Specialist in performing full-cycle recruitment of expatriate and local consultant teams, including:
  
  • Posting job advertisements for appropriate job boards and newspapers.
  • Sourcing qualified candidates through various means; networking with partners to increase SI’s pool of candidates.
  • Screening for candidate skills, background, and quality.
  • Setting up interviews for qualified candidates with other project staff members.
  • Gathering and organizing candidate documents: references, CVs, letters of commitment, conflict of interest forms, and education verification documents.
  • Conducting verification of candidate references, drafting selection memo and Consulting Agreement.
  • Ensuring the SI recruitment tracker, database, and Taleo, are kept up to date
• Optimize multi-channel recruitment strategies to reach more potential candidates.
• Support USAID Learns’ online and offline internal events.
• Manage Trade Union documents and reports with Vietnam General Confederation of Labour.

Procurement and Administration 

• Ensure operation of equipment by completing maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Support with purchasing supplies, equipment, and services for USAID-Learns office. 
• Support with event logistics including meeting room set up, travel, accommodation.
• General administrative assistance.
• Support accountant to follow up with related individuals and suppliers on obtaining payment supporting documents and making payment vouchers.  
• Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in social sciences, business administration, business management, or in relevant fields.
• Demonstrated experience with human resources/ procurement/ administrative procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong digital skills, including with the visualization, design, and consolidation of information, preferred
• Ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Critical thinking mindset, proven capacity to take initiative, and willingness to learn new skills
• Very strong verbal and written English, required.
• Able to pay close attention to details and handle multiple tasks
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects is required.

The closing date for application: March 15, 2022. Selection and interview will be performed constantly and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

To apply, please merge both your CV and a cover letter (one-page briefly outlining your qualifications, motivations for applying) into one pdf file and submit it through the online portal. 

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com 

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.