Since its presence in Vietnam (1996), Caritas Switzerland in Vietnam (Caritas) has been committed to improving the lives of poor and marginalized people through demand-based and right-based approaches to help address local development issues. Caritas focuses its support on Human Rights and Social Justice, Sustainable Livelihood, Water and Sanitation, and Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Caritas Human Rights and Social Justice theme is further evolving with innovative projects focusing on the engagement of civil society organizations in increasing equal access of marginalized people to education, health care, social participation and employment as well as in the promotion of policy dialogue and advocacy. Currently, the HR/SJ team consists of two members: a Theme Manager and a Project Officer managing three projects which are:
1. Support to Hearing Impaired Children, Especially of Ethnic Minorities in Ha Giang;
2.Inclusive Education and Social Development for Children with (Hearing-) Disabilities in the Quang Binh; and
3.Strengthen Government and CSO Partnership for Increased Access to Education For children with Disability.
While the Support to Hearing Impaired Children Especially of Ethnic Minorities in Ha Giang have been in the Phase IV and will be completed by the end of this phase, the two others have been newly developed and being in inception periods.
Within this theme, Caritas works with various government agencies in Hanoi, Ha Giang and Quang Binh such as DoET, DoH, DOLISA, Centre for Disabled Children/People as well as other civil society organizations in the project areas in order to mobilize society participation ensure equity, social justice in education sector, particularly for children with disabilities. These partners are responsible for project implementation in the field.
Caritas is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated Manager to lead the Human Rights and Social Justice Theme. A detailed Job Description [1] for this opportunity is attached.
Interested candidates are invited to send:
- A cover letter in English concisely describes their qualifications and competencies required for the post as well as explaining their motivation to apply for the position.
- A full CV with a recent photograph in English with at least three referees preferably their current and/or former employers/superiors
- Reference letters and other related supporting documents for their application
Email address for applications: [email protected] [2]
Closing date for applications: 23 September 2014
The potential candidate can be invited to the interview before the deadline.
Caritas Switzerland in Vietnam gives equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender.
For more information about Caritas Switzerland in Vietnam, please visit: http://www.caritas.ch/en/what-we-do/worldwide/country-programme-of-vietnam/ [3]