Deputy Chief of Party

Place: Ha Noi/ Binh Dinh, Vietnam
Type of contract: Fixed Term contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 10/03/2023

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is seeking
DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers. For further information about the association:www.hi.org.

CONTEXTUALISATION:

Project Information :Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion (HI) in Vietnam is currently accepting applications for Deputy Chief of Party (COP), for a USAID-funded Inclusion IIb project. This 4-year cooperative agreement aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in Binh Dinh and Kon Tum provinces of Vietnam. The project aims to expand rehabilitation services for persons with severe disabilities in the target provinces by developing a rehabilitation plan and their realization; strengthening Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) rehabilitation services; building the capacity of rehabilitation service providers; provision of assistive technologies, etc. The project will also expand social services and implementation of disability policies through strengthening institutional and/or home care, including psychosocial support; improving care skills of primary caregivers and service providers; improving independent living skills as well as improved participation in community and social activities; removal of social and attitudinal barriers; improve the local system to strengthen implementation of disability policies; improve access to mainstream services; etc. The $12.5M project aims to subgrant 80% of the budget to local and international organizations in charge of implementing activities. HI's role is to support these sub-awardees and to ensure technical quality and outcomes of the project’s activities.

About the position :The DCoP will work closely with the CoP to provide technical and managerial oversight for the activity. In particular, the DCoP will lead coordination with sub-awardees and project’s partners (local authorities and others). S/he will also participate to the project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation process (development of annual work plans, progress reports, MEL plans, pause and reflect sessions...) and supervise data collection and management procedures.

Line Manager :Chief of party

Duty Station : Ha Noi (with regular travels to Binh Dinh and Kon Tum) or Binh Dinh (depending on the selected candidate’s preference)

MISSION/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility 1: Coordination with sub-awardees

The DCoP:

• Supports the identification and approval of sub-awardees
• Leads the development of sub-awardees' annual work plans and progress reports
• Supervises, with the MEAL staff, quality of data collected by sub-awardee (data collection system and quality)
• Ensures day-to-day coordination with and supervision of the sub-awardees to ensure the quality of activities and compliance with USAID’s and local rules and regulations

Responsibility 2: Coordination with local authorities and project partner (NACCET)

The DCoP:

• Supports project approval processes
• Ensures regular exchanges with local authorities both at national and provincial level
• Ensures that the activity complies with local regulations
• Leads on reporting requirements to local authorities and project partner

Responsibility 3: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

The DCoP:

• Supports the overall project’s annual workplans, MEL plans and progress reports
• Participates to the “pause and reflect sessions” as well as to the monthly updates with USAID’s AoR
• Supports the MEAL team to ensure proper consolidation and management of data from sub-awardees
• Supports project’s learnings

Responsibility 4: Coordination with other USAID Implementing partners and development actors

The DCoP support smooth collaboration and exchanges with other stakeholders involved in strengthening access to services for persons with disabilities (local actors/civil society organizations, USAID’s Implementing Partners, NGOs...)

Responsibility 5: Activity implementation

HI’s responsibilities in terms of implementation of activities relate to strengthening sub-awardees' capacities. In that regard, the DCoP will support planning and implementation of these activities (development of ToR and planning, coordination with partners and authorities, coordination with the project’s team and support services...)

Other responsibilities might be assigned to the DCoP, based on project’s needs and DCoP’s capacities.

PROFILE REQUIRED

Skills

Required for the function

Qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field, or its international equivalent;
• Language requirement: native Vietnamese and proficient English
• Computer skill: Microsoft Office is preferred, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible management experience in the field of humanitarian aid and development project management, or MEAL related jobs

CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Type of contract: Fixed term contract – until 31 December 2026
• Wage: According to profile and experience

TO APPLY: Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following email: [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/