JOB DESCIPTION
PROJECT MANAGER
Created/updated on 07 May 2024 and
approved on 07 May by Country Manager, Vietnam
Humanity & Inclusion (HI), Legal name Federation Handicap International, is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3.500 employees worldwide.
HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers. For further information about the association: www.hi.org.
Context
Project Information The project "Digital Learning and Accessible Technology for Improved Employability of Persons with Disabilities" is a 36 months project funded by the European Commission. The project aims to empower youth with disabilities and improve their employability through enhanced access to digital learning, telerehabilitation, and accessible technologies as well as increased engagement of disability-focused Civil Society Organizations. The project will work with youth with disabilities who need Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ACC) tools, rehabilitation services and economic services in their journey towards economic inclusion. At the same time, the project will work with government partners, employers, civil society organizations (CSOs), digital service providers, future ICT specialists, and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in building their capacities to promote workplace inclusion and inclusive service delivery. These initiatives reinforce HI's "twin-track approach", The project will take place in five provinces, including Ha Noi, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, Binh Dinh, and Kon Tum. In Binh Dinh and Kon Tum, the project activities will be implemented by partners and local disability associations. About the position: Reporting to the Country Manager, the Project Manager (PM) contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 5-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Vietnam. S/he is responsible for implementing an EU funded small size grant. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the project implemented by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, PM shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization. PM will manage a Technical Officer and two Social Facilitators and collaborate with one local NGO and Hanoi based team (Finance, Logistic, Technical, MEAL, Compliance). The PM will also be responsible for base office management. This position is contingent upon local approval, which we are expecting by July 2024. Line Manager: Country Manager Duty Station: Thua Thien Hue (with frequent travel to Quang Tri. Also, occasional travels to Binh Dinh, Kon Tum and HI Vietnam representative office in Hanoi) Starting date: The position is expected to be filled from 1st August 2024. |
Missions / responsibilities (*)
Mission 1: Management
Mission 2: Strategy and steering
Mission 3: Operational implementation Responsibility 1: Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget
Responsibility 2: Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks
Responsibility 3: Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Responsibility 4: Ensure project data management
Responsibility 5: Coordinate the teams involved in the project
Responsibility 6: Contribute to external project communication
Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Requirement of Skills
Management skills
Skill & Skill level | Knowing | Practicing | Proficient | Expert |
Assessment |
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Intervention strategy |
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Planning, monitoring & coordination |
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Operation partnerships |
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Technical skills
Skill & Skill level | Knowing | Practicing | Proficient | Expert |
Networking |
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Stakeholder mapping and analysis |
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Case management |
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Disability inclusive employment |
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Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation |
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Referral mechanisms |
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Digital Inclusion | X |
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Disability inclusive financial education | X |
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Emergency Preparedness and Response skills
Skill & Skill level | Knowing | Practicing | Proficient | Expert |
Emergency response |
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Humanitarian monitoring and emergency preparedness |
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Other professional skills
Skill & Skill level | Knowing | Practicing | Proficient | Expert | |
MEAL/Information Management (IM) | Results and indicators monitoring |
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MEAL/IM | Accountability to affected populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches |
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MEAL/IM | Responsible data management |
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Log/supply | Planning (supply) | X |
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Finance | Financial/budget management | X |
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Finance | Donor financial management |
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Institutional fundings | Proposal and narrative report writing | X |
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Security | Personal security management |
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Security | Security context analysis | X |
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Security | Base office management |
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Security | Develop mitigation measures linked to humanitarian security approaches | X |
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Advocacy | Networking & promotion of HI advocacy messages to external stakeholders | X |
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Global programme management | Management of major risks (safeguarding, fraud & corruption, security and major financial risks) | X |
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Cross-sector skills
Skill & Skill level | Knows | Practices | Proficient | Expert |
Frameworks and references |
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Office and collaborative tools |
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Stress management |
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Collaborating in a global organisation |
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Other Requirements:
CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
TO APPLY: Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following email: recruitment@vietnam.hi.org. Closing date for applications is 05 July 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/