Project Assistant

Project Assistant

For

Tra Vinh Community Development Project

Job Description

Position: Project Assistant

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

1. INTRODUCTION

The Tra Vinh Community Development Project

SNV Vietnam is currently implementing a long-term Community Development Project (CDP) assigned by a near-shore wind power project developer – the Tra Vinh Wind Power No. 1 Joint Stock Company (TWPC) and Climate Fund Managers (CFM). The objective of the CDP is to deliver net positive environmental and social impacts in the areas and communities where TPWC is operational and therefore an associated CDP is required. The project areas are in Truong Long Hoa and Long Toan communes of Duyen Hai town and Ngu Lac commune of Duyen Hai district, Tra Vinh province.

The CDP focuses on improving local livelihoods by investing in market-based approaches and the development of inclusive value-chains for sustainable aquaculture and horticulture, as the main livelihood opportunities in the area. Interventions will have a strong emphasis on promoting climate resilient approaches and on women’s economic empowerment in the respective value-chains in the target areas. More information about CDP project can be found at: https://www.snv.org/project/community-development-project-tra-vinh-cdp-tra-vinh

2. COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) is a non-profit, international development organization founded 57 years ago, and now operating in 24 countries in Africa and Asia. Our global team of local and international advisors use their expertise in three sectors – Agri Food, Energy and Water systems as well as the cross-cutting topics of gender, social inclusion climate change and governance to contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today. We work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 60 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 50 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

3. JOB PURPOSE

SNV Vietnam is now looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Project Assistant, who will be based in Ho Chi Minh city, to provide data management and analysis, and administrative and logistical support to the CDP project.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the management of the SNV’s Project Manager (PM), the incumbent will support the project manager and the project team on administrative and logistical tasks to ensure the project operate smoothly and effectively. The Assistant will also use their excel and data management support the project team in data entry and management, and supporting in creating simple monitoring dashboards. As a team member of the Agri-food sector, he/she is expected to contribute to the wider development of the sector as well as SNV’s portfolio in the Mekong of Vietnam and can act as a resource person when required. Specific tasks include:

• Responsible for project admin tasks such as organising meetings, drafting official letters to request for approvals.
• Responsible for the project procurement activities of goods and services
• Preparation of detailed cost-estimates and budgets for project activities
• Support team in making travel and logistics arrangements for project events, missions, visitors, workshops/meetings etc.
• Provide English-Vietnamese translation of reports, documents
• Provide project with M&E support assigned by the project manager. Tasks include consolidate data (hard and soft copies), report and information, regular monitoring to track progress, on results, targets, performance and changes in the lifetime of the projects; supporting PM to enter and update data in SNV’s shared drives.
• Other tasks assigned by the Project Manager or Sector Leader.

5. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education and experience

• University degree in economics, business management, development studies, agriculture or other relevant fields
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in agriculture and rural development and/or international organisation(s)
• Understanding and experience of development projects, project management, M&E is preferable

Skills

• Very good speaking and writing skills in both English and Vietnamese
• Good administrative and logistical skills
• Proficiency in using common office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Email).
• Good communication skills to interact and collaborate with local authorities and stakeholders.

Competencies

• Keen to learn by doing
• Planning and organising: Good time management and organisations
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Result-oriented: focus on objectives and commit to deliver high-quality of results in a timely manner

6. SUPERVISION

The Project Assistant reports to the Project Manager.

7. CONTRACT DURATION

10-month contract with a potential for renewal based on performance and budget availability.

8. HOW TO APPLY

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation in English until 4th October 2024.  LINK

Applicants will be requested to provide us with the contact details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place and a short test will be conducted to test the candidate English and Excel skills.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

9. WORKING AT SNV:

Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the base of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

At SNV we prioritise safety and security for all employees. We conduct thorough background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.?

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