JOBS DESCRIPTION

The  Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung  (RLS)  is  an internationally  operating  non-profit  institution  that has become a provider of political education and a center  for progressive social research  in both Germany and throughout the world.  It  is  part of  a  transnational,  progressive  and solidary  network  striving  for  democratic  and social participation and empowerment.   RLS works within the tradition  of workers’ and womens’ movements and is affiliated with the German political party “The Left/ Die Linke”.

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Southeast Asia (RLS SEA) embraces the mission of supporting transformation countries, such as Cambodia, Laos,  Myanmar and Vietnam  to a socially  just,  sustainable, participatory  and democratic society.  The RLS SEA Regional Representative  Office has been opened  in April 2009 in Hanoi and is currently cooperating with  approximately 15 partner organizations  such as academic  institutions and universities,  non- government-organizations (NGOs) and government institutions as well as with parliaments. RLS SEA’s activities and partnerships focus on a variety of issues under three major themes, i.e. “program components”  such as “social justice”, “socio-ecological transformation” and “participatory politics”.

Position  Job  Description

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the RLS Representative Office in Vietnam (RLS SEA) in developing  the implementation  of  the RLS SEA regional program. The Project Manager supports planning, monitoring and evaluation processes (including knowledge management, reporting and proposal writing) required by RLS SEA and the donor(s). S/he assists and reports to the Director and line-project manager and collaborates with the other project managers  of RLS SEA. S/he works in close contact with all staff of the RLS office and the RLS headquarters in Germany. The Project Manager will execute the following responsibilities and tasks:

1. Responsible for smooth and effective operational management  of project activities and closely works with partners to ensure the project activities are implemented as planned and the quality of all project documents (like progress  reports,  participant lists or project outputs) are followed in RLS standards and regulations.

2. Responsible  for ensuring  correct,  complete  and transparent financial  administration  of  the project  and collects and maintains financial documents and files properly.

3. Responsible for building and maintaining effective partner and stakeholder relations and creates  friendly and trustful partnerships with RLS’ cooperation partners and other partners, seeks advice of the director in case of problems / challenges.

4. Responsible   for  all written  project  communication  and documentation   in  line  with  RLS   knowledge management system and contributes to writing program proposals, concept  notes, terms of references  and reports in collaboration with the RLS SEA project team and partner organisations, as well as project, event and fieldtrip reports  in English language. S/he provides verbal and written translations of project related information into English language.

5. Responsible for proactively and timely supporting the RLS management whenever the need arises and s/he will conduct business trips in the region and beyond if required.

Reporting Lines

Reports to:                          RLS SEA Director

Is substitute  for:                 Project managers  of RLS Southeast Asia

Will be substituted  by:       Project managers  of RLS Southeast Asia

Qualifications, skills and competencies

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor, or Master Degree  is an asset, from an international university in Southeast  Asian Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management,  Business Administration, Development Studies or similar field;
• At least 2 years of practical project experience in project management and financial administration in Southeast Asia;
• Professional  experiences  in  project  and event management as well  as planning,  monitoring  and evaluation procedures and managing budgets;
• Professional experience in a German  Political Foundation and/or another organization operating with funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic and Development Cooperation (BMZ) is an asset.

Skills and Competences

• Demonstrated project management knowledge and skill, including project planning, implementation and monitoring 
• Solid knowledge and skill in financial project management;
• Profound  knowledge  of  German   and Southeast domestic  and international  politics  is  an added advantage,  familiarity with political progressive approaches  is a prerequisite;
• Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated skill in analytical paper and article writing in English language;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated  ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully;
• Possess excellent intercultural communication skills;
• Excellent skills in using MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Well-developed presentation  skills;
• Team-oriented: ability and motivation to effectively collaborate with other through Skype as well as face- to-face, find solutions and share successes with colleagues and partners.

Additional information regarding the position

This position will be based in Hanoi office and involves frequent to travel to Lao. It is substituted for a maternal leave position and the estimated duration for this position is from 15 November 2017 to 15 July 2018.

How to apply

• Please send CV and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com.
• Deadline 17/10/2017
• Title: “Rosa Luxemburg_ Project Manager _Full name”

Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned. Any question, please contact 0243.8265118 (Ms. Tram)