Project Coordinator

Centre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD)’s recruitment

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Recruitment Position:      Project Coordinator

Specialty:                        Environmental Protection and Community Development

Working location:           Head Office of MCD in Hanoi and areas of MCD’s operation in other provinces/cities

About MCDCentre for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development (MCD) is a Vietnamese non-state scientific and technological organization established in 2003, working in the field of promoting effective management of coastal & marine natural resources and environment, and improving the development of coastal communities, towards sustainable development in the coastal areas.

MCD has had work experience in over ten coastal provinces, mobilized resources for and implemented over 80 projects at different scales, cooperated with domestic and international agencies, organizations and enterprises. MCD projects integrate the two key themes of (1) Coastal and marine natural resource management and environment protection; and (2) Sustainable livelihoods and coastal community development. MCD also promotes the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, marine plastic waste reduction, climate change adaptation, and engagement of youth and communities.

In order to strengthen its workforce, meet human resources demand for new projects and the need to improve the quality of professional activities and organizational development, MCD opens recruitment for a Project Coordinator.

This is an opportunity for a mature professional to work for an organization devoted to the environment and community in implementing development projects, to share interest and to contribute relevant expertise in environmental protection and community development for sustainable development of coastal areas.

Job description

• Develop required technical contents and provide technical coordination, with strong knowledge and experience in natural resources & environmental management, ecosystem conservation, solid and plastic waste management, climate change, sustainable livelihood, partnership enhancement, sustainable development, etc. for the activities of the assigned projects and general activities of MCD;
• Develop project plans and activity plans in close consultation with colleagues, implement and/or coordinate the implementation of the planned activities, and monitor, supervise, report on the activities and projects (including work and fund);
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships, coordinate partners and consultants related to the relevant areas of work responsibility, as required by projects and MCD;
• Cross-coordinate with the related professional teams and supporting units in MCD in planning and implementing the assigned tasks;
• Report on activities and projects at the request of MCD and donors; and report to the direct supervisor and MCD leaders when required;
• Contribute expertise and managerial inputs for organizational development including capacity building and fund raising; Participate in resource mobilization and organizational management as assigned;
• Contribute professional contents and practices, and support or coordinate the implementation of communications and community engagement activities of projects and MCD;
• Participate in developing cooperation relationship and network connections with domestic and foreign partners from the public, private and community sectors for MCD operations.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor degree or postgraduate degree in one or more of the following fields: Environmental engineering, coastal and river engineering, environmental management, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental economics, oceanography, ecology, fisheries management, community development, sustainable development, or related topics;
• At least 5 years of working experience in a related field (experience working with NGOs or development projects is an advantage);
• Have a desire to develop a career related to environmental management, environmental engineering, natural resources management, community development in coastal and marine areas;
• Be able to go for regular field trips in coastal areas, and participate in national, regional and international events;
• Have a desire to further develop in both professional and managerial dimensions;
• Have excellent skills in analysis, synthesis and report writing;
• Have good ability in presentation, social communications and interactions;
• Be competent in computers, internet and social networking applications;
• Be able to work both in teams and independently;
• Be strongly competent in English and Vietnamese languages in all skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing);
• Be honest, sociable, responsible and eager to learn.

Salary and benefits: The selected candidate will receive competitive salary and benefits corresponding to their qualifications, competencies and experience.

Duration: Probationary period of one (1) month. If the probation is successful, an official labour contract will be offered with the initial contract term of 12 months, subject to extension depending on the personal capacity and the needs of the organization.

How to apply:

Interested candidates will submit job applications (in English and Vietnamese) in the suggested form, with most updated curriculum vitae and relevant qualifications, and provide the names and contact information of 2 people that MCD can check references, to the email address: [email protected] before April 25, 2023.