The East Meets West Foundation (EMW) is “the foundation for learning, healing and health". Founded in 1988, EMW has a 24-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.

1. The
East
Meets
West
Foundation
(EMW) (10-10-2012)
The East Meets West Foundation (EMW) is “the
foundation for learning, healing and health".
Founded in 1988, EMW has a 24-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.
East Meets West is seeking to fill 1 position with
highly qualified Vietnamese National candidate:
01 Program Assistant (Based in Hanoi) for the
Community Hygiene Output-Based Aid Program
1. Job description
1.1. Location: The position is based in Hanoi with frequent travel to Hai Duong, Ninh
Binh and Thanh Hoa.
1.2. Position Summary: Assist the Program Officer in the North and other CHOBA
team members to ensure effective, high-quality implementation of program work at
assigned project site.
1.3. Report to: CHOBA Project Officer in the North
1.4. Main Tasks/Responsibilities:
1.
Work under the supervision of the Program Officer and assist with
administrative, logistical, implementation activities and tasks required such as:
a.
Assisting the related provincial implementing partners/agencies to
facilitate the effective implementation of the program in line with program
schedule and budget.
b.
Assisting the Program Officer in training and supervising 3 local
collaborators in Hai Duong, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa to conduct
monitoring, reporting and verification in assigned project site.
c.
Collecting results of verification activities and reporting to the part time
Program Officer.
d.
Visiting families in the provinces randomly to verify they meet the
program requirement.

2. e.
Planning and arranging visits to provinces in an efficient and cost
effective manner
2. Build and nurture effective working relationships with the local partners, local
authorities and other related agencies at province, district and community levels
to facilitate the effective implementation of the program for the benefit of the
poor.
3. Translate program documents and communications from Vietnamese to English
and vice-versa.
4. Collect and file all project document
5. Provide support for CHOBA team as required.
6. Support the administration/ translation work for Research team of CHOBA if
requested.
1.5. Team and organizational building and development:
1.
Maintain a healthy teamwork environment among team members working
in the same program. Be willing to provide extra support to team members and
EMW staff from other program/department/office when necessary.
2.
Coordinate activities and resources among team members working in the
same or other program/department/office effectively and efficiently.
3.
Be an example in working according to organizational culture. Encourage,
coach colleagues in working according to organizational culture.
4.
Explain clearly and correctly the functions and work procedures of one’s
own program and other related programs. Actively provide valuable
background information and ideas for the development of organizational
strategic decisions either in organizational meetings or in informal discussions.
1.6. Required Qualifications and Attributes
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University degree or equivalent in community development, social sciences,
public health or other relevant field, or substantial field experiences.
Experience/knowledge on sanitation and hygiene is an asset;
01 year experience in development project implementation is an asset,
preferably in international organizations, INGOs and/or bilateral organization;
Demonstrated skills is supporting project implementation within an INGO;
Good English and Vietnamese written and oral communication skills;
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively;
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet;
Willingness to travel, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;
Able to work independently as well as work in a team.

3. The deadline for the above position is Oct 26, 2012. All interested candidates are
welcome to contact and submit their applications to:
EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION - Hanoi Office
E-mail: thoi@eastmeetswest.org.vn