Senior Project Manager (Dev Sector)

The Centre

Ho Chi Minh City
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is one of the very few organisations in the world working exclusively on child rights issues in the business context. In the 10+ years of our journey to date, we have improved the lives of thousands of children, young people and working parents. We’re a friendly, diverse and international team coming from a range of backgrounds, who all share a joint passion: to make the world a better place for children by helping international businesses in their sustainability and responsible supply chain efforts.The RoleJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Senior Project Manager, VietnamDepartment: Service and ProductsLocation : Ho Chi Minh CityReports to: Country Manager, VN SouthThe role of the Project Manager Vietnam (HCMC) is to support Country Manager Vietnam (South) with the expansion and growth of The Centre towards global and local brands in Vietnam by maintaining local presence, assuring timely project implementation and reporting with quality, delivering & organizing trainings, leading the research and assessment work, and performing networking with key stakeholders of The Centre.This role is a full-time post and preferably based in HCMC , Vietnam.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESThe position includes but is not limited to the following specific tasks:1. Manage and implement projects in Vietnam to guarantee the smooth implementation of the projects, including

Prepare work plans and submit project-related reports for clients (e.g. progress report, baseline/endline assessment reports, impact reports, etc.) and for internal The Centre (e.g. KPIs, project status updates).
Liaise with stakeholders in Vietnam such as buyers (brands and retailers), supplying factories, plantation and refineries, external consultants or implementing partners or local collaborators, community-based organizations and community leaders, etc. to ensure quality and timely project execution.
Conduct and facilitate training/capacity building/workshop as required by the project.
Lead research works (impact assessment, risks/needs assessment) under the supervision and guidance of Director of Service & Product Asia and/or Director of Research.
Build capacity and control the work quality of external consultants/implementing partners/local collaborators throughout the duration of projects.
Ensure regular reviews and adjustments are made based on operational matters to ensure optimum results. Bring to the attention of the Country Manager Vietnam and, when necessary, the Director of Services and Products Asia of all challenges in a timely manner and propose solutions and alternative strategies for achieving results.
Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by summarizing and documenting results, lessons learned and good practices from the implementation of the project.

2. Regularly update The Centre’s Vietnam factsheet, and continuous research on child rights and related legal provision.3. Provide local logistic support for events and visits.4. Support for business development, e.g. exploring cooperation opportunities with local social organizations and. related service providers, supporting proposal development, etc.5. Participate in identifying and connecting with relevant partners, including local governmental agencies, sectoral associations, international and national NGOs, government entities, educational institutions and commercial service providers and trainers, etc.6. Participate and represent The Centre in events, conferences, meetings as decided in cooperation with the Director of Services and Products Asia and Country Manager Vietnam.7. Regular calls with The Centre’s colleagues in Vietnam, regular check-ins with Country Manager Vietnam.8. Require traveling from time to time (mostly domestic).9. Perform other related duties as assigned.Ideal ProfileSKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

University degree or higher in social science, business development or business management.
A minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar role with international exposure is a MUST.
Experience in conducting social audits/assessments is strongly preferred.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; strong and proven skills as a trainer and facilitator is preferred.
Good command of both verbal and written English and Vietnamese, knowledge in other South Asian languages a plus.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
Solid problem-solving and team management abilities
Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc

Application with cover letter and CV should be sent to by 25 April 2024. Please also indicate salary expectation in your application email.What's on Offer?

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