Program Officer

MAG is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization clearing remnant of conflicts in current and former conflict zones.  Present in Vietnam since 1999, MAG has been working to maximize community safety and help those most-at-risk reduce their chance of being in a UXO accident.

We are seeking a strong qualified Program Officer who will provide senior-level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of programme management responsibilities.

Major functions: Under the direction of the CD, develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including local, regional and national authorities, donors, partners, the UN, and NGOs; Responsible for external programme communications including visibility (by line managing the programme communication officer); Responsible for grant management, including proposals, reports, success stories, and information management as directed by the CD;

Key requirements for the position include:

• University degree in an appropriate subject or similar knowledge and skills learned through experience, preferably in the NGO sector.
• At least 4 years experience of working in a similar position, preferably in International Aid and development with a Humanitarian Agency;
• Experience in working on development/humanitarian projects;
• Project design and planning skills;
• Proposal writing, report writing, research skills;
• Experience in humanitarian mine action preferable;
• Knowledge of international humanitarian development needs and related issues;
• Ability to work to a budget;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate activities;
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (e.g. Word/Excel);
• Ability and willingness to undertake routine administrative tasks;
• Strong command of English;
• Innovative, creative, and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure;
• Ability to represent and promote MAG;
• Commitment to MAG’s strategic direction and core values;
• Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to work;
• Commitment to MAG’s equal opportunities policy;
• Knowledge of relevant institutional donors with an understanding of their needs and requirements;
• Understanding legal issues in relation to contracts and charity and company law.

How to apply

The detailed Job Description for the position is attached.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo ofdiplomas/certificates to [email protected], stating the position title in the subject lineof the email, by 21^st April 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“MAG is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or dismiss are based on merit, qualifications, competence, performance and organisational needs. When hiring MAG does not discriminate on any basis. All are encouraged to apply, especially women and people with disabilities.

MAG (or any party associated with MAG in the process of recruitment) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) if you are asked to pay for a fee during the process please report to [email protected]

Similarly, any attempts by the candidate to gain an unfair advantage in the recruitment process (by proposing payment or any other gift/favour) will be reported to the same address”.