Program Officer

MAG is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization clearing remnant of conflicts in current and former conflict zones. Present in Vietnam since 1999, MAG has been working to maximize community safety and help those most-at-risk reduce their chance of being in a UXO accident. We are seeking a strong qualified Program Officer who will provide senior-level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of programme management responsibilities.

Major functions: Under the direction of the CD, develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including local, regional and national authorities, donors, partners, the UN, and NGOs; Responsible for external programme communications including visibility (by line managing the programme communication officer); Responsible for grant management, including proposals, reports, success stories, and information management as directed by the CD;

Key requirements for the position include:

University degree in an appropriate subject or similar knowledge and skills learned through experience, preferably in the NGO sector.
At least 4 years experience of working in a similar position, preferably in International Aid and development with a Humanitarian Agency;
Experience in working on development/humanitarian projects;
Project design and planning skills;
Proposal writing, report writing, research skills;
Experience in humanitarian mine action preferable;
Knowledge of international humanitarian development needs and related issues;
Ability to work to a budget;
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate activities;
Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (e.g. Word/Excel);
Ability and willingness to undertake routine administrative tasks;
Strong command of English;
Innovative, creative, and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach;
Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure;
Ability to represent and promote MAG;
Commitment to MAG’s strategic direction and core values;
Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to work;
Commitment to MAG’s equal opportunities policy;
Knowledge of relevant institutional donors with an understanding of their needs and requirements;
Understanding legal issues in relation to contracts and charity and company law.

How to apply The detailed Job Description for the position is attached. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo ofdiplomas/certificates to vn.humanresources@maginternational.org, stating the position title in the subject lineof the email, by 21^st April 2022.