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Learning Coordinator
Learning Coordinator
USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract
Hanoi, Vietnam
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About Social Impact
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Project Objective
SI is implementing the new USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract. The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff P knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.
Position Description
SI is seeking a full-time Learning Coordinator to assist the Senior Director for Organizational Learning in promoting collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) for the research activities conducted for USAID/Vietnam, with particular focus on promoting the learning and use of data among stakeholders via facilitation. The position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam with limited travel within Vietnam. This position will work closely with the Senior Organizational Development Specialist and Research Director, and report to the Senior Director for Organizational Learning. The expected start date is September 01,2020.
**Please Note: This is a local position. Only Vietnamese citizens will be eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Research Director, Sr. OD Specialist, and STTAs to design learning events with the aim to promote data utilization for evidence-based decision making and inform future planning;
- Responsible for the coordination, logistics and organization of facilitated events;
- Facilitate small group / table discussions and exercises and work up to facilitating large group discussions.
- Develop and/or coordinate efficient and effective learning tools and knowledge products to be used during facilitated sessions and communicated to wider audience post events;
- Responsible for capturing of knowledge at the event and formulate reports post event;
- Contribute to the designing and implementation of knowledge management tools, products and processes to better document and promote learning in line with USAID/Vietnam programming activity to foster greater utilization and improved knowledge management across portfolio;
- Participate in the overall planning for CLA and data utilization;
- Provide guidance and management of Learns’ (internal) knowledge sharing platforms and approaches; and
- Other responsibilities as defined by the Senior Director of Organizational Learning
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field, such as organizational development, organizational psychology, sociology, social psychology, international development, etc.
- Minimum of five years of experience in group facilitation, change management, and/or strategic planning.
- Previous experience supporting USAID-funded agreements desired.
- Familiarity with USAID’s approach to Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA) a plus but not required.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and administrative skills are required.
- Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Proven capacity to be flexible, take initiative and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Written and oral fluency in English and Vietnamese are required.
The closing date for application: Aug 23, 2020. Selection and interview will be performed constantly and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls. Interviews may require