JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: A Program Assistant based in Da Nang

The East Meets West Foundation (EMW), “the foundation for learning, healing and health", is a US-based non-governmental organization that assists disadvantaged communities in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia through programs in education, health, clean water and sanitation. Founded in 1988, EMW has a 35-year track record of innovative and effective work in Vietnam and a vast portfolio of completed projects. EMW projects and programs are known for their high quality, long -term sustainability, emphasis on results, and significant scale.

Currently, East Meets West Foundation is seeking a Program Assistant who will support projects and communications activities for a period of 6 months. This position is required to start working as soon as possible and based in Da Nang.

Responsibilities:

Project:

• Assist in the project activities of the Youth Development project (YDP) and Building Healthy School project.
• Support in following up Program’s in - out letters.
• Organize logistical arrangements for lodging, transportation, workshops/conferences for the projects;
• Accompany the donor to the project fields.
• Collect the project’s data, information as requested.

Communications:

• Assist in drafting media and marketing documents/videos for promoting East Meets West/Thrive Networks projects and partners in Vietnam.
• Provide translation and/or interpretation services for the project / operation documents/ events when necessary.
• Generate ideas/ innovations to contribute to EMW’s operation/ projects.

Indicators for good performance:

• Complete all tasks/assignments in an accurate, cost effective and timely manner.
• Quality reports to meet deadlines, as required.
• Minimize mistakes in work and breaches of organizational regulations.
• Build a good relationship with supervisor, co-workers, and counterparts.

Job Specifications/ Qualifications:

• College or University degree.
• One year experience in the field or with NGO is preferred
• Command of Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Work under tight deadlines and pressure.

The deadline for the above position is October 8, 2023. All interested candidates are welcome to contact and submit their applications to:

EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION
E-mail: [email protected]

Organization: EMWF
Location: Da Nang
Application deadline: 2023-10-08
Send application to: [email protected]