Position Description

Program Assistant

Oct 2021

The Program Assistant will report directly to Program Coordinators. This position is a local (not expat) contract position to end in Dec 2022, with the option for renewal pending funding availability. This position is to be based in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deadline to apply: December 30, 2021

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of program activities to achieve goals, objectives, and targets within budget, including workshops, training, and curriculum development
• Coordinate program data collection for documentation and reporting purposes (database, data input/cleaning)
• Assist in writing social media posts, periodic and final program/project reports, annual reports, and other documents
• Liaise with counterparts to communicate program requirements and collect reports
• Up to 30% of travel; work will involve evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years (full-time) of grassroots or nonprofit/NGO experience and prior experience in advocacy, empowerment, and capacity building activities, preferred. If you do not meet this requirement, please consider applying to our 6-month internship program
• Proven experience working in remote areas; ability to undertake frequent, tough travel conditions; willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, including weekends and holidays
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technology-oriented; excellent computer skills including MS Office
• Fluent in Vietnamese; English level at IELTS 6.0 level equivalent
• Ability to work and prosper in a team environment
• Ethical and accountable
• Bachelor degree required
• Women are encouraged to apply

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience
• Support to attend training programs as part of staff development
  

About Pacific Links Foundation

Pacific Links Foundation (PALS) is a US-based 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is to support the sustainable development of Vietnamese communities and the enrichment of their cultural heritage. We are a hard-working team with all team members as donors to our organization. PALS offers tremendous opportunities to learn, grow, and lead for our team members. www.pacificlinks.org

PALS reserves the right to perform a criminal background check on current or prospective employees to uphold the Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policies.

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and fit with the position to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Subject/Title of the email should include: Program Assistant Position