JOB DESCRIPTION

1. BACKGROUND

Under the financial support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The International Center(IC, formerly known as VVAF) has been implementing the Disability Project “Moving without Limits” in three provinces of ThuaThien Hue, Quang Nam and BinhDinh from July 2015 till September 2020. They are three out of the seven focus provinces in USAID’s disability program, and are among provinces in the central region of Vietnam that were severely influenced by the bomb attacks and herbicide spray campaigns during the war, as well as more current natural disasters, such as storms and floods. The emerging health problems in Vietnam, recently caused by accident, trauma, and stroke have also been seen in these provinces. Although no official research was conducted to confirm cases caused by Agent Orange/Dioxin, reports by the provincial Associations of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin estimate approximately 15,000 persons in ThuaThien Hue, 35,000 persons in Quang Nam, and 12,803 persons in BinhDinh have been exposed to Agent Orange/Dioxin. Therefore, this project is designed to improve the accessibility of the people with mobility impairments in ThuaThien Hue, Quang Nam and BinhDinh Province to quality and appropriate assistive devices.

Three specific objectives of the project include: (i) Improved availability of quality assistive devices/technologies for people with mobility impairments in ThuaThien Hue, Quang Nam and Binh Dinh provinces; (ii) Improved capacity of selected province based service providers, people with disabilities, and caregivers on assistive devices/technologies related issues; and (iii) Increased community access to information on assistive devices/technologies.

The following Terms of Reference describe the responsibilities of the Project Assistant.

2. DUTY STATION AND DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

• Duty Station: Hanoi and three project provinces of ThuaThien-Hue, Quang Nam and BinhDinh.
• Duration of Assignment: Full-time job from October 2016 to September 2017 with the possibility to extension.

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3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT ASSISTANT

3.1. Main responsibilities

To carry out project implementation as directed by the Project Director/ Coordinator/Officer

3.2. Scope of work

• Provide logistical support on project implementation to the Project Director/Coordinator/Officer where required
• Organize and maintain filling system of the project
• Take notes and prepare/distribute timely meeting minutes
• Assist  in   preparing  reports
• Coordinate with Admin Unit to arrange travel, visa, work permit for project team members, consultants, and visitors
• Coordinate with Admin Unit to order equipment and supplies for project
• Support in organizing/arrangement of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc…
• Develop  and   monitor service contracts, consultant agreements, intern agreements, purchase orders and other contracts
• Participate in field visits when required
• Assist in collecting all information on the beneficiaries who receive support from the program
• Support M&E Officer where required

• Other ad-hoc duties as required

3.3 Qualification

• Graduated from University
• Background in health, education or social development.
• At least 1 years of relevant work experience, NGO experience is a plus
• High level of written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Good computer skills and experience
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Good time management and organizational skills

Contract Duration: SNV Vietnam offers one year employment contract.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your  CV and cover letter (in English) to email address: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com. Title: IC_Project Assitant

Deadline: 13/10/2016

Any question please contact Ms. Tram: 043.8265118.