Program Officer - Hanoï

Long-term contract
Localisation Hanoï, Vietnam
No remote
For all levels of experience
Posted on 08-08-2024

Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam

HSCV provides Vietnam’s most vulnerable groups with the opportunities, tools and resources to build a better future.

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Position Summary

As the Program Officer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and ensuring the success of our project implementations. This role reports directly to the Country Manager and requires regular travel to rural areas to oversee program implementation and monitoring. You will support the coordination and implementation of assigned projects under the Family Investment Program (FIP), including conducting household reviews, scholarship oversight, and supporting the implementation of HSCV’s Women's Income Connection (WIC) projects.

Key Objectives

  • Uphold HSCV’s Mission and Values in support of HSCV’s Vision.
  • Ensure beneficiaries receive effective and appropriate services based on HSCV’s portfolio of activities.
  • Enhance program effectiveness through continuous feedback and collaboration with the HSCV team.
  • Support the strengthening of relationships with beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders.
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Responsibilities and Skill Set Requirements

Scope of Work and Main Responsibilities

  • Liaise with local authorities, service providers, and relevant agencies.
  • Support beneficiaries to ensure they fully benefit from the project activities.
  • Support program activity implementation and conduct monitoring and evaluation.
  • Complete assigned activities and reports in a timely manner.
  • Assess families and children in programs through interviews and updating family profiles and data.
  • Travel to project sites and attend distributions and training sessions.
  • Oversee project activities and make recommendations for development based on gathered information.

Summary of Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Management, Public Health, Education, Communications, or related field.
  • Two to three years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working with nonprofits, INGOs, foreign organizations, and/or international partners.
  • Proficiency in English and Vietnamese (both written and spoken).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

  • Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new programs.
  • Basic finance skills.
  • Strong teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Traits of a Successful Candidate

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a drive to enhance systems and processes.
  • Enthusiastic about working directly with recipients in the field.
  • Creative thinker who readily shares ideas and perspectives.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of working independently.
  • Eager to acquire new skills and seek assistance when needed.
  • Hardworking with a genuine interest in helping others.
  • Commitment to social welfare awareness.
  • High level of trustworthiness, honesty, and empathy.
  • Determined, result-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

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