Program Officer

Report to: Managing Director 

Weekly Hrs: 40 hours

Compensation and Benefits: Subject to negotiation

The project officer will be required to perform tasks, but not limited to, as follows:

1. Research & actively improve his/her knowledge on the plastic pollution topic through processing assigned documents/materials, helping with translations, and the self-acquisition of educational materials (10%)

2. Develop project plans from initial project ideas/briefs (both self-initiated and assigned) (20%)

• Build detailed plans to manage the projects, including: Scope, Activities, Resources, Timeline, Budget. Work with the program manager to align at appropriate steps.
• Secure human resources in a timely manner to ensure projects’ quality (volunteer, in-house support, …)

3. Execute the planned projects with responsibility and flexibility & Manage logistics, finance, and human resource (optional) to smoothly execute the activities aligned in the plans (50%)

• Produce key content for the projects (video brief, invitation letters, event script, proposals,…)
• Execute basic legal and financial procedures such as contract drafting, process claims, process finance reporting, etc...
• Adapt to changing requirements and resolve arising conflicts
• Coordinate among key stakeholders to ensure projects’ success

4. Report (10%)

• Responsible for post-project items such as project reporting and consolidation
• Produce report for the program manager and relevant parties (if necessary)

5. Others (10%)

• Execute other tasks/projects assigned by the program manager
• Support other teams in need (up to program manager’s assignment)

Qualifications: 

• University graduates with a bachelor degree.

Work experience:

• Experience in or knowledge on project management is a plus
• Experience working with and designing projects for the local communities is a plus

Skills: 

• Good verbal and written communication skills, in both Vietnamese and English (minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent)

Attitude & Qualities:

• Able to work under pressure, especially with multiple on-going projects, and topics, to deliver tasks on time
• Possess good self-management: time management, responsibility, and willingness to improve
• Creative, daring and willing to contribute innovative ideas in both project ideation, planning and execution

Benefits: 

• All compensations and benefits regulated by Vietnam’s laws;
• Frequent opportunities for training, seminars, and workshops to increase your capacity; 
• Opportunities to  expand your social and professional networks and life experiences; 
• Great opportunity to work with reputable partners; 
• Improve skills and experiences in the non-profit sector
• Hands-on and immersive experiences to develop and implement work for good causes;
• Good springboard to apply for scholarships to study abroad; 
• Retreats and fun celebrations with the team.   

Interested candidates are invited to send their application (including a Letter of Motivation and a CV with desired salary) to the Human Resource Division via the email address **@changevn.org. 

Email subject: [CHANGE] Position_Full name.