Field-based Project Coordinator

FIELD-BASED PROJECT COORDINATOR (Based in TRA VINH PROVINCE)

About Kenan Foundation Asia

Kenan Foundation Asia believes in a world where everyone has the right to build a better life for themselves, their family, and their community. Every day, we are working in Thailand and the region to inspire students, develop skilled people, and grow strong leaders by empowering them with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future. Whether it’s an entrepreneur, a teacher, a student, a community leader, or non-profit manager, we conduct tailored, engaging activities to train, coach and equip them so they can achieve their dreams.

OUR VALUES

Partnership

We collaborate with our stakeholders to co-create and deliver services and programming that address the real challenges facing the people of the region.

Inspiration

We are passionate about creating a sustainable future and take action to make it happen. Through our actions, we inspire others to act and do the same.

Leadership

We are leaders in the field of social and economic development. We empower courageous, adaptable people to succeed in solving the challenges of globalization and provide opportunities and dignity for everyone.

Integrity

We care deeply about our work and our reputation. We do not compromise our ethics, our values, or our professionalism. We take personal responsibility and use good judgement to drive our values in everything we do.

WHO ARE WE

Kenan Foundation Asia, a non-profit development organization working in partnership with companies, governments, academia, and committed individuals to empower people with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Kenan is seeking for the position of Field-based Project Coordinator to work under direct daily supervision of the assigned VN Program Manager, Project Manager, and Country Project Coordinator. S/he will be responsible for supporting in capacity building training, reporting; carrying the administration and logistic arrangements required for training, forums; and participate in project developments and activities in Tra Vinh province. S/he will also be responsible for overseeing monitoring and evaluation activities including monitoring activities, conducting surveys, focus groups, assisting in project evaluations and tracking all project/program goals and deliverables.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation:

• Implementing activities at the local level;
• Arrangements for training and communication with participants to join all training;
• Participate in planning, implementation, and reporting for all community-based activities;
• Individual and group-based sessions with participants to assist with applying skills from training into their enterprise; ongoing project monitoring;
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of knowledge and behavior change of project beneficiaries before and after project activities through tasks such as conducting surveys, administering pre-and post-assessments, and entering and editing M&E database.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Preparations for meetings with government and provincial health services;
• Coordination for health screening and health service provision;
• Overseeing micro insurance and finance access in collaboration with outreach workers, and with ongoing guidance from service providers;
• Assume primary responsibility for the logistical arrangement and organization of all project activities, including event set-up, material rental and procurement, etc., under the supervision of the VN Country Project Coordinator;
• Keep regular communication with the VN Country Project Coordinator and VN Program Manager in Ha Noi office and provide weekly updates on project progress.

Skills and Abilities:

Soft Skills:

• Stakeholder engagement;
• Coordination;
• Committed, independence and teamwork;
• Presentation and communication;
• Interpersonal skills.

Hard Skills:

• Project management;
• Analytical skills;
• Understand well about social inclusion area;
• Proposal and report writing.

BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Education or related field;
• At least 2 years of direct experience in project management and development, analysis, and related field in non-profit organizations is preferable;
• Demonstrated proficiency in multitasking, meeting client demands and deadlines, coupled with a robust emphasis on achieving results and effectively collaborating across various disciplines
• Having strong knowledge in education, business & economics or social inclusion area;
• Understanding well about Tra Vinh province will be an advantaged;
• Lead in development and preparation for training or workshop agendas and materials;
• Fluent in both Vietnamese (native speaker) and English.

Interested applicants are invited to send full resume indicating qualifications and experience, and cover letter to: [email protected] 

Subtitle: KENAN - FIELD-BASED PROJECT COORDINATOR - TRA VINH - Full name

Deadline: 30 Nov 2024

Please note that: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.  We sincerely appreciate your interesting in this job opportunity but only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.