Position Description

Project Assistant – Part time (3 positions)

February 2019

Pacific Links Foundation seeks enthusiastic individuals with high communication skills training experience to join us on a part-time basis, working on weekend hours only. This is a 10 month contract position, from March to December 2019. Renewal is possible, depending on funding.

Deadline to apply: February 28, 2019

Key Responsibilities

▪ Support the implementation of organization’s human trafficking prevention activities at project sites; provide direct services and support to project beneficiaries

▪ Assist at events & training for project beneficiaries

▪ Keep track of documentation and reporting of project implementation, databases, report preparation

▪ Assist in submission of periodic and final project reports

▪ Provide project and logistical support to Project Coordinators and Managers

▪ Weekend Travel is a must. Work will involve evenings and weekends

Qualifications

▪ Experience in conducting training to women groups

▪ Experience in working in remote areas and ability to undertake frequent, tough travel conditions; willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done including weekends and holidays

▪ Exceptional organisational and time management skills

▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills

▪ Excellent computer skills including MS Office

▪ Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and sensitive information handling

▪ Fluent in Vietnamese; English level at IELTS 5.5 level

▪ Ability to work and prosper in team environment

▪ Ethical and accountable

▪ Bachelor degree required

▪ Women are encouraged to apply

Benefits & Compensation

▪ Compensation will commensurate with experience

▪ Support to attend training programs as part of staff development About Pacific Links Foundation

Pacific Links Foundation (PALS or in Vietnamese, Vòng Tay Thái Bình) 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.

PALS launched counter trafficking programs in 2005 in the remote border regions of Vietnam. To date, we have helped more than 5,000 impoverished youths pursue an education, gain a trade, and obtain jobs; provided more than 14,000 rounds scholarships; and reached more than 50,000 youths and their families to bolster community awareness about human trafficking. PALS’ counter-trafficking work is school-based, factory-based, and

community-based, and accomplished with the support from international partners and funders/donors. We are a hard working team and all team members are donors of and strong advocates for our organization. PALS offers tremendous opportunities to learn, grow and lead for our team members. More info about Pacific Links Foundation at www.pacificlinks.org

One of our efforts focuses on empowerment of women migrant workers with knowledge, education and tools to make informed choices and to prevent risk to human trafficking and forced labor.

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