Area Program Coordinator

Area Program Coordinator – Dien Bien Dong, Dien Bien

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With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:

Background

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children who are marginalized and living in poverty. World Vision helps all who are in need, regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender. World Vision International in Vietnam (WVIV) has been funded by 13 support countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Funding of WVIV consists of sponsorship program funding (70%) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants (30%). WVIV employs about 400 staff, of which 99% are Vietnamese nationals.

WVIV is operating in 25 Area Programs (AP) in 4 zones: North 1 (Dien Bien, Ha Noi, Hai Phong), North 2 (Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Quang Ninh), Central (Quang Nam, Quang Tri, and Da Nang), and South (Quang Ngai, Ho Chi Minh, Dak Nong). WVIV’s AP usually focuses on one administrative district of a province which populated by ethnic minority people with high rates of poverty. Beside the APs, WVV is also implementing different Special and Grant Projects to meet the specific needs of vulnerable children in both AP and non-AP areas.
We are looking for a competent Vietnamese candidate to fill the following position:

Work Location: Dien Bien Dong Area Program in Dien Bien Dong District, Dien Bien Province
Reports to: Area Program (AP) Manager

Position information:

1, As the Area Program Coordinator, you will:

Provide support to Development Facilitators, Sponsorship Facilitator, and AP Manager in compiling reports, accompanying visitors, and maintaining a routine Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) system.
Build and maintain effective partnership with relevant sectoral district offices.
In cooperation with Technical teams, provide sufficient technical guidance, inputs, trainings, coaching to AP staff.
Implement Technical Programs (TP) activities at the district level, based on an approved plan and budget

2, This role is for you if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, community development, or social work; motorbike driving license.
At least 3-5 years of work experience in community development.
Experience in program implementation, community mobilization, participatory approaches, program monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and analysis.
Strong partnering and collaborating skills with different stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
Language requirement: Vietnamese: Fully fluent. English: Intermediate

3, What we are offering:

A meaningful job that you can utilize your knowledge, skills, abilities and contribute to better life of vulnerable children in Vietnam.
A psychologically safe environment where you are respected, cared for and supported.
A professional workplace where you are encouraged to take learning and development opportunities to grow personally and professionally
A comprehensive Total Rewards package that offers flexible working arrangement, at least 24 days of leave and additional 4 holidays annually, premium health care program for staff and 2 dependents, 13th month salary, annual salary review and more.

Application Deadline: 03 December 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WVI give equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender. A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunity will be offered and commensurate with the experience, qualifications and responsibilities.