Project Officer (HI)

Place: Hanoi, Vietnam
Type of contract: Fixed Term contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 28/07/2023

Job Description

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity”.

Handicap International, also known as Humanity & Inclusion or HI, is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

Project Information

The project Advancing Medical Care and Rehabilitation Education (ADMIRE) aims at improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in Vietnam through improving rehabilitation and medical care management. In a span of 24 months, the project will support Bach Mai Hospital, especially its stroke unit and rehabilitation unit. The project will facilitate in developing specialized medical and rehabilitation workforce provides quality and multidisciplinary care to persons with stroke; promote stroke prevention initiatives and stroke care pathways; professionals’ network is created to foster coordination, and sharing of good practices to influence the development of stroke care; enhance research capacities and scientific evidence on stroke care in Vietnam.

About the position

Reporting to the Chief of Party - CoP (Country Manager) the Project Officer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the operational strategy of Humanity & Inclusion (HI) in Vietnam. In collaboration with Rehabilitation Technical Officer and Specialist, the PO will support CoP to ensure optimal quality and impact of the implementation of the ADMIRE Project.

The PO will be responsible for the implementation of project activities and maintain strong collaboration with technical unit, MEAL unit and shared services departments to mobilize necessary supports.

Line Manager: Chief of Party

Duty Station: Hanoi

Missions / responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks

Contribute to planning and preparing activities, tools and the associated resources, and implement the action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the CoP.
Ensure quarterly and annual donor reporting for the activities, and contribute to the internal and external reporting as requested by the CoP.
Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations to the CoP.
Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the CoP.
Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitoring the partnership relationship with the project partners.
Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.
S/he will organize different training sessions for Doctors and Rehabilitation professional, by recruiting international specialists.
Contribute to the program’s emergency preparedness initiatives – if any, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.

Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the CoP, and ensure that project evaluation recommendations are followed.
Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
Contribute to project learning.

Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management

Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.
Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database.

Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams

As authorized by the CoP, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and the support services located in the area when necessary.
Ensure that the project teams and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.

Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication

Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.

Profile required

Skills

At least 2 years of experience in development project planning and implementation; experience in working USAID funding project would be a plus
Past experience in working with government partners
Sound in project monitoring and coordination with project stakeholders

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in business or project management or related professional experience. Education background or experience in disability, rehabilitation, health or social sciences is an asset
Fluent in oral and written English

Personal Qualities:

Maintain ethical values and constructive
Cooperative /collaborative (asks for feedback / listens to the organisation)
Accountable (internally/externally/to governance)
Team work

Conditions of the position

Type of contract: Fixed term contract
Wage: According to profile and experience

How to apply

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following email: contact@vietnam.hi.org. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

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