Project Assistant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian humanitarian organization providing aid to hurting people around the world. With a sustainable history working in Vietnam, Samaritan’s Purse has developed strong relationships with partners to conduct projects in 6 sectors: health, WASH, education, protection, livelihood and relief.

Samaritan’s Purse in Vietnam’s projects are being implemented in Hanoi, Tra Vinh, the south of Vietnam and across the northern provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Lai Chau where the majority of people are from ethnic minority groups, often the most vulnerable or marginalized sections of the population.

We are now seeking highly qualified candidate for the following position:

Position Title:         Project Assistant, Lai Chau

Grade:                     Assistant

Position Duration:   From hiring date to March 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Duty Station:           Hanoi with frequent travel to project locations

Reports To:              Program Manager, Lao Cai & Lai Chau

Job Summary:

The Project Assistant supports the outreach projects of Samaritan’s Purse under the direction of the Program Manager. He/she is responsible receiving direction and preparing for project activities in areas of logistics, supply chain, administration, and training monitoring in Lai Chau.

Currently the projects take place in Lai Chau province, yet may shift to other areas.  The current components include community based training of human trafficking prevention, safe migration, domestic violence prevention, child protection, maternal and child nutrition and health trainings including Training of Trainer for teachers, village leaders, village officials, commune, district, and provincial authorities.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Implementation: Complete project activities under the direction of the Program Manager. Ensure project activities are implemented according to the defined scope, schedule, and quality.

1. Trainings: Prepares for and assists with training sessions. To assist the trainer for Human Trafficking and Safe Migration and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training.
2. Logistics & Procurement: Prepare logistical arrangements for project activities. Utilizing established office procedures to ensure the project has the necessary products and/or services to complete work in a timely manner.  Ensure correct delivery of project supplies.   
3. Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitoring activities conducted by Samaritan's Purse and partners. Conduct surveys and questionnaires. Collect, compile, and file data for trip reports and routine reports using existing systems.
4. Communication: Ensure information is clearly exchanged between team members before giving it to partners. Actively communicate with Program Manager to ask any questions relating to the projects.
5. Stakeholder, Partner, and Government Relations:  Assist the Program Manager; (Lead) Project Coordinator(s) with meetings, communications, and related documentation. Works to foster strong relationships with partnering authorities.
6. Administration:  Prepare documents needed to track project activities, surveys, IC contracts, forms, purchase requests, etc.
7. Schedule: Manage timely completion of the project activities under the direction of the Program Manager in coordination with partners.
8. Financial management: Perform standardize finance procedures to implement activities.  Collect valid receipts and prepare expense reports with high level of integrity.

• Nurture a positive work environment, fostering a commitment to Samaritan's Purse values and ethics.
• Other Responsibilities:  Samaritan's Purse works as a team to carry out programming and additional responsibilities will be assigned to achieve the goals of our project activities. 

Education/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in development-related field, social sciences, public health and/or other relevant field. 
• At least one year of relevant professional work experience
• English proficiency level A2 (Elementary Basic User) according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese
• Prior experience or training in project management is preferable.
• Strong willingness and passion to help the vulnerable and disadvantaged in Vietnam. 

Skills Required:

• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills; high level of integrity.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email.
• Ability to travel frequently to remote villages in varying weather conditions
• Humble and mature team player; ability to be flexible and adapt.

Samaritan's Purse in Vietnam is a Christian nonprofit organization. Candidates having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.

Please note that Applications will be treated in confidence, only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.

To respond to this opportunity, please send your Cover letter, Samaritan's Purse Application form (as attached) to [email protected] referencing “Project Assistant Opportunity” in the subject title. Application Deadline: September 15, 2024.