Education and Protection Officer (GNI)

ABOUT

Good Neighbors is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization that plans, implements and raises funds for the provision of services in child education, community development, health, sanitation, and disaster relief projects working in 42 countries.

Good Neighbors International in Vietnam (GNI) is implementing Community Development Projects (CDP) based on child sponsorship in 5 provinces: Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa and Ho Chi Minh city. We focus on education, water & sanitation, income generation sectors in 6 different areas of Vietnam.

JOB DETAILS

Job title: Education and Protection Officer (EP Officer)

Effective date: ASAP

Location: Cu Chi Dist., Ho Chi Minh city

Type of contract: Full time

Reports to: OD Junior Manager, EP Team Leader, Project Manager.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Country Director, General Manager, Managers/Officers in HO, PMs, Project Officers

External: GNI’s Donors, Partners, Governmental Officials, INGOs, Communities.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Develop an action plan in the field of Education and Child Protection in the project area of Ho Chi Minh City

Assess local needs related to child education and protection
Coordinate with Head office to develop a plan to develop the field of EP in Ho Chi Minh City. Depending on the actual situation of the locality to develop the plan, the programs/activities may revolve around:
- Programs on Children's Rights and Child Protection
- Children's Capacity Development Programs
- Reading culture development program

2. Coordinating and developing local Child Protection and Education programs

General coordination and supervision of activities in the field of EP according to the plan (identifying resources, coordinating resources to implement effective activities, supporting partners, monitoring activities. action is implemented...)
Development of EP programs in the project area:
- Research and evaluate the actual implementation of programs in the locality, make suggestions and recommendations to adjust the program in accordance with the actual conditions in the locality.
- Write special proposals to raise funds for projects in the field of Education and Child Protection in accordance with local needs.

3. Other tasks of the team and department

Coordinate with staff in EP team, Operation Division or other departments to complete the common tasks of the team/department/organization.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education: University graduate or higher in relevant major

Work experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in similar positions
Good experience and skills in managing projects related to Education and Child Protection
Having knowledge and experience in factors of community empowerment, projects related to reading culture development, children's capacity development...
Able to work under high pressure.

Skills

Ability to evaluate, analyze and solve problem; individual work management and team collaboration;
Have creative thinking, innovation and willingness to challenge
Good English language skills in listening, speaking, reading & writing.

Attitude

Sociable, responsive
Committed working with GNI at least 2 years.
Enthusiastic in work
Truthful and accountable

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Vietnamese candidates are invited to send their application (including a letter of motivation, GNI Application form and a CV with salary desired and a portrait photo attached) to Human Resource Division via the email address recruitment@gni.org.vn or to the Head Office address: Good Neighbors International in Vietnam, 17th Floor, Block A, Song Da Building, My Dinh I, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi no later than 05th June,2023. We are very sorry that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.