[Vacancy] Project Accountant

Habitat for Humanity International founded in United States in 1976. Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.

Habitat Vietnam has been working in Vietnam since 2001. For 20+ years, Habitat Vietnam has been delivering holistic housing approach to Vietnamese people, especially vulnerable groups by supporting and empowering communities to take ownership in improving their living conditions. Since then, Habitat Vietnam has served nearly 61,000 families through housing interventions, water and sanitation, post-disaster recovery, and nearly 245,000 people through capacity building.

Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our core values: Humility, Courage, and Accountabilities

Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity organization and committed to safeguarding. We pay high attention to the safeguarding of stakeholders in our operations. We recruit people based on their suitability compared to job requirements and candidatescommitment to share Habitat’s values.

Candidates who are interested in Habitat’s Vision & Mission and qualified for the job please send us your comprehensive CV & Cover Letter in English highlighting your interest and capabilities to application@habitatvietnam.org. Please also mention in the CV/Cover Letter the contact details (including telephone number and email) of 3 referees including the most recent direct supervisors.

All potential candidates are welcomed. However, your application form will be screened and only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Work Location: Ho Chi Minh City office
JOB SUMMARY

Project Accountant coordinates the assigned projects and the organization’s financial needs and requirements in a timely and accurate manner to ensure compliance with HFHI/HFHV Policies, guidelines, and local laws and regulations; insure the stewardship of the organization’s resources

Work closely with the Finance team and relevant stakeholders in managing and supervising the Organization’s financial activities, and accounting systems including oversight and review of financial statements and activities related therein, to provide accuracy and transparency donor reports in a timely manner.  preparation for restricted project audit, annual external audits, and internal audit.

Along with Finance Coordinator, play a proactive role to raise gaps of internal control to SFM for timely reviewing, updating, and developing HFHV policies and procedures to strengthen of the Organization’s internal control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Deliver NO Project Accountant Service

  • Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports, financial statements, cashflow projection and key financial indicators with proper analysis and reconciliation.
  • Work closely with Finance Coordinator, PMs and RD&C Department related donor reporting and stewardship coordinator to ensure the submitted donor reports are timely and accurate and the donor requests/donor compliance are addressed properly and ensuring restricted funds are used as designated or as requested by donor.
  • Work closely with the finance team and relevant Departments and Budget owners in preparing project and annual consolidated budgets; hosting external and internal audits and ensuring auditor’s recommendation is thoroughly and promptly followed up.
  • Be proactively raise the noticed gaps of internal control to SFM and relevant team members for timely compensation control while the financial policies and guideline/procedure development are reviewed and developed.
  • Verify invoices and supporting documents of the assigned projects to ensure a business cash advance or payment request are authorized as per DOA and relevant HFHV’s finance policies; Ensuring sufficient supporting documents and verified properly before preparing & processing wire transfer or cash payment. Ensure neither missing any payments nor duplicated payments.
  • Prepare and conduct banking process related to the assigned projects. Coordinate with HFHV’s bank and relevant stakeholders to ensure effectively and timely funding received and T/Ts.
  • Prepare and record accounting transactions and monthly cashflow projections of the assigned projects. Ensure consistency in the financial system, resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities; Ensure financial records are filed appropriately i.e orderly and up-to-date.
  • Address donor requests/donor compliance at assigned HFHV’s projects.
  • Contributes to review and update of financial policy and guideline development.
  • Regular field visit to provide technical support and contribute in strengthening of Program/Project’s internal control gap.
  • Provide on-job training to a new finance team member as needed and provide finance orientation to new staff on board.
  • Prepare an annual individual workplan for achieving of the position responsibilities and the defined SMART results.

2.    Managing National Office Operation Cash

(HFHV applies for cashless payment in aligning with the strengthening of internal control and Viet Nam government measures in reducing the use of cash in the country. Cash transaction is managed at minimize level and it is only applied when bank transfer or online payment is not applicable)

  • Issue sufficient receipts/payments and record them accordingly into cash ledger/cash book / timely and accurate manner.  File payment and receipt voucher sufficiently, orderly, and up to date.
  • Carry out cash count and surprise cash count under the cash management procedure.

3.    Other responsibilities in implementing asset control, compliance of policies, budget preparing etc.

CRITICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in Accounting / Financial Management from University or Diploma Awarding Institution
  • Sound technical knowledge in accounting, systems, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of regulatory standard, current Taxation Laws and Accounting Procedures.
  • 2+ years in the field of accounting with medium / large organization, preferable FDI Enterprise or international audit firm
  • Studying ACCA, CPA or CMA would be an advantage
  • Familiar with Sun System would be an advantage
  • Proficient knowledge & skills in using word, excel, PowerPoint, email, internet….
  • Advanced computer skills MS Excel, Flowchart.
  • Work ownership, responsible and committed.
  • Results focused with ability to work independently.
  • Good Analytical and problem-solving mind and well-organized.
  • Effective communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
  • Aptitude to learn and self-development.
  • Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Compliance: Job requires respecting to policies/standards
AT HABITAT WE COMMIT TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH FOLLOWING VALUES:

  1. Competitive salary and benefits comparing with other iNGOs in Vietnam
  2. Open, collaborative and supportive working environment
  3. Experiencing meaning of community development through Habitat’s projects

Habitat for Humanity Vietnam and Quang Nam Province establishes 5 year partnership for sustainable development

Hanoi – On 14th October 2022, Habitat for Humanity Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Quang Nam People’s Committee to mark the 5-year partnership from (2022 to 2027). The event was co-chaired by Quang Nam Province People’s Committee and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations[1]. The event received representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provincial government agencies, key development partners of Vietnam such as the EU delegation to Vietnam, USAID, and other INGOs, namely, World Vision, Save the Children, HAGAR, VNAH, and Medi Peace.

Under the partnership, Habitat Vietnam and the province’s Department of Construction will jointly implement pro-poor housing programs which focus on climate change resilience, disability inclusion, and removal of asbestos-containing materials.

The partnership also helps materialize the strong commitment, shared by both Habitat Vietnam and government partners to improve housing conditions and prepare communities to adapt and respond more effectively to climate change and disasters.

We have also been supporting vulnerable groups through our inclusion program. Looking forward, our wish is for us to make a bigger dent in the housing sector. What’s important is co-creation: we should establish a more enabling environment for multi-stakeholder collaboration, such as going on joint scoping exercises and having reflection together to co-create something holistic and sustainable.”  Maricelle Regino-Borja – National Director of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam emphasized.

This MOU laid an important foundation for Habitat Vietnam to strengthen its partnership with the provincial authorities and partners. Habitat Vietnam believes that the results of this partnership will enable us to extend our program impacts and empowerment to more families in other localities.

 

[1] The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations is a socio-political organization specializing in people-to-people diplomacy in the field of peace, solidarity, friendship, and people’s cooperation, playing the central role in people-to-people diplomacy and foreign non-governmental organization affairs.

 

Habitat for Humanity Việt Nam và Samsung khởi động dự án mới giúp cải thiện điều kiện sống và khả năng phục hồi sau thiên tai cho cộng đồng

HÀ TĨNH, Việt Nam– Ngày 14/10/2022, Habitat for Humanity Việt Nam và Samsung C&T hợp tác lần thứ tư nhằm hỗ trợ các cộng đồng dễ bị tổn thương ở miền Trung.  Lễ khởi động dự án Làng Samsung số 10 đã diễn ra tại xã Kỳ Thọ, huyện Kỳ Anh, tỉnh Hà Tĩnh. Buổi lễ có sự tham dự của các đại diện đến từ Sở Ngoại vụ tỉnh Hà Tĩnh, Ủy ban Nhân dân các cấp, Ban quản lý dự án, Hội phụ nữ xã, và đại diện cộng đồng.

Dự án do Habitat Việt Nam thực hiện với sự tài trợ của Tập đoàn Samsung C&T chia sẻ: “ trong khuôn khổ hợp tác với Habitat for Humanity Hàn Quốc. Sứ mệnh của dự án Làng Samsung số 10 là nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống của các hộ gia đình dễ bị tổn thương thông qua việc cung cấp nhà ở, nước sạch và công trình vệ sinh (WASH) cũng như các sáng kiến ​​giảm nhẹ rủi ro thiên tai dựa vào cộng đồng tại 3 xã Kỳ Văn, Kỳ Thọ và Kỳ Hải thuộc huyện Kỳ Anh, tỉnh Hà Tĩnh.

 

Ông Lee Dong-bo – Ban Quản lý Dự án Nhà máy điện Nhơn Trạch 3&4, Samsung C&T chia sẻ “Tôi rất vui khi được hợp tác với Tổ chức Habitat for Humanity để cải thiện môi trường sống của người dân Kỳ Anh, tỉnh Hà Tĩnh. Tại Việt Nam, dự án Làng Samsung số 4 đã được hoàn thành tại Cẩm Xuyên, tỉnh Hà Tĩnh vào năm 2018, đóng góp vào sự phát triển của khu vực cũng như người dân. Hiện tại, để hướng đến một tương lai tốt đẹp của các xã ở huyện Kỳ Anh, chúng tôi đang tiến hành khởi động dự án Làng Samsung số 10 mới. Tôi hy vọng dự án Làng Samsung này sẽ là một bước tiến lớn để đưa Kỳ Anh trở thành một địa phương đáng sống cho người dân”.

Dự án này tiếp nối những thành công của các dự án Làng Samsung trước đây, với 345 gia đình có thu nhập thấp được tiếp cận với điều kiện nhà ở và các công trình nước sạch và vệ sinh tốt hơn. Bên cạnh việc tăng cường khả năng tiếp cận với nơi ở an toàn, nước và các công trình vệ sinh cho các hộ gia đình bị thiệt thòi, Dự án Làng Samsung số 10 cũng hướng đến giúp cộng đồng nâng cao năng lực và khả năng ứng phó với thiên tai và thích ứng với biến đổi khí hậu thông qua Phương pháp tiếp cận có sự tham gia để nâng cao nhận thức về nhà ở an toàn (PASSA).

Bà Maricelle Regino-Borja – Giám đốc Quốc gia của Habitat for Humanity Việt Nam, nhấn mạnh “Habitat Việt Nam hiểu rõ rằng những người dễ bị tổn thương, đặc biệt là những người sống trong tình trạng thiếu nhà ở, phải đối mặt với những tác động của biến đổi khí hậu. Chính sự quyết tâm vượt khó của các gia đình Việt Nam đã truyền cảm hứng cho chúng tôi để tiếp tục tạo điều kiện để ngày càng có nhiều cộng đồng có thể tự chủ, tự tăng cường tính sẵn sàng và khả năng phục hồi trước thiên tai. Dự án với Samsung C&T và Habitat Hàn Quốc này cũng giúp chúng tôi tiếp tục khắc sâu thêm quan hệ đối tác với chính phủ Việt Nam và cộng đồng địa phương để thúc đẩy quá trình giảm thiểu rủi ro. Lễ khởi công dự án cũng đóng góp vào thông điệp của Ngày Môi trường sống thế giới vào đầu tháng 10 thông qua việc nâng cao nhận thức và vận động các bên liên quan cùng chung tay giải quyết khủng hoảng nhà ở toàn cầu”.

 

Trong suốt 18 tháng của dự án, Habitat Việt Nam và Samsung C&T cam kết hợp tác và hỗ trợ 54 hộ gia đình thông qua việc xây dựng và cải tạo nhà ở, 184 người dân thông qua các công trình nước sạch và vệ sinh, đồng thời trang bị cho 450 học sinh các công trình nước vệ sinh và thư viện thông minh – thư viện cộng đồng. Hơn 1.360 thành viên cộng đồng và cán bộ địa phương sẽ tham gia các khóa đào tạo về phòng ngừa thiên tai, nhà ở an toàn và WASH như một phần của dự án./.

Habitat for Humanity Vietnam and Samsung launch new project to improve living conditions and disaster resilience for communities

HA TINH, Vietnam, 14 October 2022 – Habitat for Humanity Vietnam and Samsung C&T partner for the fourth time in Vietnam to support vulnerable communities in the Central region.  A launch ceremony was held for the Samsung Village #10 project in Ky Tho commune, Ky Anh district, Ha Tinh. The ceremony received representatives from Ha Tinh Department of Foreign Affairs, the People’s Committee at different levels, the Project Management Board, the Commune Women’s Union, and community representatives.

This project is implemented by Habitat Vietnam with funding from Samsung C&T Corporation and in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Korea. Samsung village #10 embarks on a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable households through housing, water and sanitation (WASH) facilities provision and community-based disaster risk reduction initiatives in three communes of Ky Van, Ky Tho, and Ky Hai, in Ky Anh district, Ha Tinh province.

Mr. Lee Dong-bo – Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant Project Management, Samsung C&T addressed, “I am delighted to be working with Habitat for Humanity to improve the living environment of Ky Anh residents in Ha Tinh Province. In Vietnam, Samsung Village #4 was completed in Cam Xuyen, Ha tinh Province in 2018, contributing to the development of the village as well as individuals. Now, for a better future of the communes in Ky Anh district, we are starting a new Samsung Village #10 project. I hope this Samsung Village will be a big step towards making it a good place to live for the Ky Anh residents”.

This project is built on the successes of the previous Samsung Village projects, where 345 low-income families gained access to improved housing conditions and access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Besides enhancing access to safe shelter, water, and sanitation facilities for marginalized households, Samsung Village #10 is enabling communities to increase their capacity and preparedness against disasters and climate change adaptation through the application of the participatory approach to safe shelter awareness (PASSA).

Ms. Maricelle Regino-Borja – National Director of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam, emphasized “Habitat Vietnam recognizes that vulnerable people, particularly those living in inadequate housing, are facing the impacts of our changing climate. The determination of Vietnamese families to overcome challenges continues to inspire us to help empower more communities in taking ownership of their preparedness and resilience.  This project with Samsung C&T and Habitat Korea helps us in continuing to scale up our partnerships with the Vietnamese government and local communities to advance risk reduction. The launch timely highlights our celebration of the World Habitat Day this October by raising awareness and mobilizing stakeholders to act on the global housing crisis.”

During the 18 months of the project, Habitat Vietnam and Samsung C&T commit to partnering and supporting 54 households through building and renovating houses, 184 people through safe water and sanitation facilities, and equipping 450 students with WASH facilities and smart libraries. Capacity building of over 1.360 community members and local officials disaster preparedness, safe housing, and WASH.

Habitat Vietnam commits its support to the National Target on Rural Development

Habitat Vietnam team in a meeting with Dong Thap province’s authority to review the cooperation (03/2022)

Through housing support, Habitat Vietnam has contributed to the efforts of Thap Muoi District to be recognized as the first NTM district (Nong Thon Moi- the National Target Program on New Rural Development) of Dong Thap province after nine years of implementing this program.

Thap Muoi is one of the poorest districts in Dong Thap Province and is considered highly vulnerable to disasters, particularly flooding and salinization. As of 2018, nearly 10% of the district’s population is classified as poor and near-poor households. They have limited awareness and knowledge of water and sanitation (WASH). People were using pond toilets without any concern for the environment, dignity, or safety while using it.

Our district has 12/12 communes (100%) recognized with NTM standards, finishing one year earlier than planned. We are thankful for Habitat Vietnam’s continuous partnership over the past five years to create a remarkable change to the rural appearance of Thap Muoi today. People have safe houses to stay in, children can go to school without concern about clean water and sanitation condition. We are also improving the social-economic situation thanks to the newly built road which helps people transport easier and connects communities with communities. Habitat Vietnam’s critical support not only helped us in improving the infrastructure for people but also play a role in eradicating poverty among the most vulnerable communities,” Tran Thi Cam Van, Chairwoman of Vietnam Women’s Union said.

After 5 years of project implementation, Thap Muoi district has partnered with Habitat Vietnam to build 35 houses for poor households; 2 water filtration systems for two secondary schools; and a new road. More than 500 international volunteers hosted by Habitat Vietnam also helped their hands in the construction of houses. Over 5,800 people participated in training courses and communication events relating to clean water, sanitation, safe housing, climate change, and construction skills.

Rural development is one of the focuses in Habitat Vietnam’s program, aligning with the Vietnamese government’s National Target. Over 65% of the Vietnamese population is living in rural areas; but with the limited knowledge and resources on safe housing and proper sanitation practices, a number of people are still struggling in their daily life in the cycle of poverty. I am happy to know that our projects’ impact has supported the vulnerable communities in Thap Muoi district to thrive. We look forwards to deepening the partnership with more local partners in the future for bigger impacts on rural development,” said Mrs. Bells Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam.

A 1200-metre road funded by Habitat Vietnam in Binh Hang Trung commune, Thap Muoi district reinforces the connection for 250 people (03/2022)

Students at Thanh Loi II primary school washing their hands in the newly-built toilet by Habitat Vietnam. The toilet applied accessible features for the people with disabilities. (03/2022)

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*Nong Thon Moi is intended to support the more than 9,000 communes across the 63 provinces of Vietnam to upgrade services and infrastructure in their communities, raise their incomes and productivity, and reduce the still significant socio-economic disparities between rural and urban areas in Vietnam. The National Target Program on New Rural Development, launched in 2010, sets 19 criteria relating to poverty, education, health, transport, water supply, irrigation, livelihoods, agricultural production, markets, culture, energy, environmental issues, communication, and security.

 

 

The flower of hope

Thanh and his mother standing in front of their house and orchid garden

At the end of the new cement road at Binh Hanh Trung Commune is a beautiful garden of blossoming orchids. Thanh, 30, standing with a pair of crutches shares about the experience of growing this kind of flower: “Orchids need high humidity and airflow around the roots and avoid heavy watering.”

Ten years ago, an accident on the construction site badly damaged Thanh’s legs. Growing up in poor living conditions, Thanh was an exuberant person and always tried to work dedicatedly to support his family. But the sudden accident took away his zest for life. “He was just 20 at that time and bedridden. The dampness in the house was also not a good condition for my son’s recovery. He seemed to have no motivation to practice for treatment. Gloominess befell us,” Mang, 55, Thanh’s mother recalled with tears in her eyes.

Every day, Thanh stayed in their decaying house made of moldy wood, dried leaves, and old canvas while Mang was outside on the muddy road trying to earn a living on every lottery ticket. One day, Thanh’s friends brought him an orchid flowerpot, which rekindled his spark of life. Thanh gradually could move around with the support of equipment and planted the orchid garden by himself. But delivery was a significant hindrance to his business because the only way to his house was a damaged road that Thanh simply could not ride his three-wheel bike.

In 2021, a new 1,200-meter-long road was built in Hamlet 1, Binh Hang Trung Commune with the support of the project “Empowering resilience communities through housing community-driven PASSA”. PASSA (Participatory approach Safe Shelter Awareness) is a tool that strengthens both the “software” (knowledge and skills within the community) and the “hardware” (physical improvement of housing and infrastructure). It is a powerful approach to employ when working towards increased community resilience through promoting community involvement in decision-making and management of disaster preparedness. The road was the decision of the people in the village when identifying the important infrastructure for them in disaster risk management and livelihoods improvement. Situation on low-lying land, Hamlet 1 often gets flooded during the rainy season, so the road serves as an evacuation road for 50 families in this family to move to safer places. And for the disadvantaged like Thanh, the road not only helps his business develop but more importantly connects him with his community again.

Furthermore, Mang is also an active member of the PASSA group in Hamlet 1. “Having taken part in the training, I gained knowledge on climate change and safe housing” Mang shared, “Since the training, I cannot stop thinking of how fragile and dangerous my house is. So I took loans from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies to repair my house safer. Now I’m also convincing my sister to fix their house for her family’s own good.”

Orchids blossoming in Thanh’s garden

 

The newly-built road in front of Thanh’s house, helping him transport easier

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About the project: The two-year project “Empowering resilience communities through housing community-driven PASSA”, funded by DFAT through Habitat Australia, aims to develop approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) which foster community involvement in decision-making and management of disaster preparedness, and improve housing conditions for the most vulnerable populations in Quang Nam and Dong Thap provinces.

[Job Vacancy – Ho Chi Minh city] Communications Officer

Job Announcement

Full-time Communications Officer

The vacancy will be closed when it’s filled.

 

Habitat for Humanity International founded in United States in 1976. Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.

Habitat Vietnam has been working in Vietnam since 2001. For 20 years, Habitat Vietnam has been delivering holistic housing approach to Vietnamese people, especially vulnerable groups by supporting and empowering communities to take ownership in improving their living conditions. Since then, Habitat Vietnam has served nearly 61,000 families through housing interventions, water and sanitation, post-disaster recovery, and nearly 245,000 people through capacity building.

Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our core values: Humility, Courage, and Accountabilities

For more details, please visit us: http://www.habitat.org/       https://habitatvietnam.org/

Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity organization and committed to safeguarding. We pay high attention to the safeguarding of stakeholders in our operations. We recruit people based on their suitability compared to job requirements and candidates’ commitment to share Habitat’s values.

Candidates who are interested in Habitat’s Vision & Mission and qualified for the job are welcome to send us your comprehensive CV & Cover Letter in English highlighting your interest and capabilities to application@habitatvietnam.org. Please also mention in the CV/Cover Letter the contact details (including telephone number and email) of 3 referees including the most recent direct supervisors.

All potential candidates are welcomed. However, your application form will be screened and only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Position: Communications Officer
Report to: Resource Development and Communication Manager
Work Location: Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam (Frequent domestic/international travel)
Supervise: None

JOB SUMMARY
The Communications Officer is responsible for developing communication tools for internal and external communication system to raise Habitat Vietnam’s brand and mission
Core function:
1. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Habitat Vietnam’s 3 years resource development and communications strategies
2. Responsible for facilitating/coordinating communication campaigns to mobilize support from local organization/institution/corporate/schools
3. Deliver high quality communication materials to various audience ensuring deepened relationships with donors and partners, including enhanced and effective media outreach
4. Ensure that established procedures and guidelines are well maintained and followed
5. Collaborate in the implementation of Habitat Young Leaders Build campaign of Habitat Vietnam

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION:

  • Be responsible for supporting relevant departments in conducting internal communication activities such as annual staff conference, family day, staff meeting, communication training for staff, etc
  • Be responsible for reviewing, updating and sharing internal communication guideline such as Branding guideline, Photo video ethics guideline etc
  • Supporting relevant department such as Volunteer program and Finance department in inventory of the stock.

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION:

  • Identifying prospect and opportunities to mobilized support for Habitat Vietnam
  • Develop contacts and cultivate relationships among current and prospective donors
  • Manage the online fundraising initiatives
  • Manage campaigns and special events together with Volunteer Program (Habitat Young Leaders Build, World Habitat Day, etc)
  • Coordinate and work closely with schools in Vietnam to establish Habitat Club
  • Support the coordination of the Schools Programs and outreach
  • Write success stories from home-owner and upload it to website
  • Provide general support, as needed, for donors/partners visit that will strongly engage prospect donors/partners
  • Develop and maintain a variety of creative external communications materials and lead the management distribution
    o Banner, flyers, briefs, program profiles, country profiles
    o Press release for media
    o Video and photomotions
    o E-newsletter
    o Website and social media
    o Annual report
    o Special campaign materials
  • In charge of merchandising/collaterals design and production process
  • Procure samples and finished products for RD&C merchandising and PR activities
  • Monitoring branding application including logo usage
  • Responsible for managing Habitat Vietnam’s website and social network page (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram & Twitter)
  • Monitor and translate as needed VN language media coverage
  • Be responsible for providing translation for key event such as Opening ceremony, House dedication or internal workshop within HFHV
  • Compiling, filing, and monitoring photo/video materials
  • Supporting and participate in external networking and communication events
  • Supporting RD&C Manager to search and update local and international potential donors
  • Coordinate regularly with Asia Pacific Communication team for upcoming campaign and events
  • Be responsible for social relationship activities such as developing Christmas and New Year card, gift preparation
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned by Senior Manager RD&C and National Director HFHV

CRITICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualifications: Bachelor Degree of Marketing, Communication, English Literature, and/or related field
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the Communication, Fund-raising, Sales and Marketing, Business Development, either profit and non-profit industry
  • Required Skills:
    o Fluency in spoken and written English. Native skills in Vietnamese
    o Good public speaking skills and presentation skills in Vietnamese and English languages
    o Self-motivated, result-driven, possesses a positive and proactive outlook, flexible and able to work independently and without close supervision and when under pressure
    o Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Graphics design (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, etc); photography expertise a plus
    o Knowledge in Movie Makers and web programs is a plus
    o Proven experience using social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) to energize donor audiences, and mobilizing increased presence and following
    o Highly creative with excellent people skills with an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude
    o Flexible crisis management
    o Fully client- and service-oriented
    o Alignment with Habitat for Humanity Vision, Mission Statement

Required abilities:
o Ability to take initiative, at times work independently, be pro-active and meet deadlines
o Ability to multi-task with conflicting priorities in multicultural environments
o Excellent interpersonal and communication
o Demonstrate and practice respect to others; honesty and integrity
o Committed to continued learning and self-development
• Other requirements: used to work for NGOs
• Working Conditions: Frequent domestic and international travel

AT HABITAT WE COMMIT TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH FOLLOWING VALUES:
1. Competitive salary and benefits comparing with other iNGOs in Vietnam
2. Open, collaborative and supportive working environment
3. Experiencing meaning of community development through Habitat’s projects

[Job Vacancy] MEAL and Community Safeguarding Specialist

Job Announcement

Full-time Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Community Safeguarding Specialist

The vacancy will be closed when it’s filled

Habitat for Humanity International founded in United States in 1976. Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.

Habitat Vietnam has been working in Vietnam since 2001. For 20 years, Habitat Vietnam has been delivering holistic housing approach to Vietnamese people, especially vulnerable groups by supporting and empowering communities to take ownership in improving their living conditions. Since then, Habitat Vietnam has served nearly 61,000 families through housing interventions, water and sanitation, post-disaster recovery, and nearly 245,000 people through capacity building.

Our vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our core values: Humility, Courage, and Accountabilities

For more details, please visit us: http://www.habitat.org/       https://habitatvietnam.org/

Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity organization and committed to safeguarding. We pay high attention to the safeguarding of stakeholders in our operations. We recruit people based on their suitability compared to job requirements and candidates’s commitment to share Habitat’s values.

Candidates who are interested in Habitat’s Vision & Mission and qualified for the job are welcome to send us your comprehensive CV & Cover Letter in English highlighting your interest and capabilities to application@habitatvietnam.org. Please also mention in the CV/Cover Letter the contact details (including telephone number and email) of 3 referees including the most recent direct supervisors.

All potential candidates are welcomed. However, your application form will be screened and only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Community Safeguarding Specialist
Report to: National Director
Work Location: HCMC or Hanoi
Supervise: None
JOB SUMMARY

The primary goal of this position is to ensure that HFHV effectively and efficiently tracks and monitors and improve its programs, and projects.

The MEAL Specialist  plays a key role within HFHV and in collaboration with APO/MH office to develop, update, implement and maintain HFHV’s MEAL systems, framework, approaches, tools, plans, and guidance in alignment with HFHI’s vision, mission, goals, objectives and practical to operational context and norms in Vietnam.

The position works closely with Program/ Project team to provide support and capacity building ensuring that HFHV’s MEAL and Safeguarding systems and procedures are adequately set up, applied and implemented.

In addition, s/he actively collaborates with Resource Development and Communication (RD&C) in supporting to prepare and develop marketing sheets, innovative concept notes, grant proposals.

The position contributes to quality grant compliance and donor and network reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1/  Strategic and sustainable focus

·       Facilitates the development and implementation of MEAL Strategy for Habitat Vietnam National Office (“NO”) and ensure that these are in accordance to the country strategy, HFHI MEAL Guidance and policies as well as appropriate industry good/best practices.

·       Supports the development of country strategy, programs and projects by providing guidance on information requirements, processes, tools. This includes providing guidance on result-based design, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning practice.

·       Supports development of logical frameworks, Theory of Change (ToC)  and MEAL plan for project proposals. This includes incorporation of good/best practices and past program/project lessons and relevant evidence.

·       Facilitates setting up SOE annual priorities and monitors its implementation as well as consolidation of annual report

·       An active contributor to the project development and proposal development process of HFHV

 

2/  MEAL System and Tools

·       Set up MEAL systems to ensure efficient management of information that are responsive to the needs and requirements of Habitat, donors, communities and other relevant stakeholders. This includes collection and reporting of data aligned to HFHI’s Global Metrics Tool (GMT) and other requirements of HFHV and AP/MH.

·       Ensure that systems and processes developed enable key stakeholders/ communities to meaningfully participate in design, implementation, evaluation and learning stages. This will include setting up of Community-based feedback mechanisms that are accessible to the stakeholders for them to be able to provide and get feedback accordingly. CBFM should be able to acknowledge, store, handle and process feedback/complaints so that people receive an appropriate, timely response.

·       Define, set-up and maintain database management system to support efficient collection, storage, processing and reporting of data.

·       Develop products for various internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate program performance to inform program improvement and learning.

 

3/   MEAL Implementation

·       Facilitates the development of evaluation and learning agenda for the NO. This includes design, management and execution of program research and evaluation activities (including baseline, mid-term endline studies, after-action reviews, Real-Time Evaluations) or working with partners / consultants in the delivery of quality evaluation reports and products.

·       Coordinated emerging issues and action plans to relevant manager partners at all times for program improvement timely/appropriate corrective measures.

·       Captures, compiles and shares lessons learning, including conduct of yearly Lesson Learning sharing Workshops/ events.

·       Develops and executes capacity building activities to relevant staff/partners/stakeholders on the various components of the MEAL system to enable them to contribute and deliver their expected roles as well as to benefit from the services provided by the system. This includes assisting program team in project design including MEAL planning.

·       Supports partner organizations in setting up/strengthening their MEAL systems to become responsive to partnership requirements,

·       Supports the program team in developing donor reports through providing/analyzing data and information.

·       Identifies internal and external MEAL groups/networks and conversations about developments in MEAL practice and encourage participation of relevant HFHV staff.

 

4/   Safeguarding Compliance

·       Leads conducting of risk assessment and analysis of program operations and regularly update registry.

·       Develops the annual program-safeguarding monitoring dashboard/KPIs based on the safeguarding plan of the departments/teams.

·       Monitors, evaluates and reports on the compliance & performance of safeguarding policies, standard measures and request/recommend of corrective/preventive measures.

·       Receive safeguarding feedback or incident reports from community. Provides solutions and/or reports to Safeguarding Focal Point and National Director timely per procedure and coordinate resolving process

 

CRITICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

·        Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree on sociology, social work, statistics, economics International Development or studies related to monitoring and evaluation and research or other analytical field; Post-graduate degree in related field preferred.

 

·        Technical competencies:

Ø  Minimum of 5 years’ solid professional experience in humanitarian/development projects’ monitoring and evaluation with direct responsibility for conducting and managing evaluations, statistical and qualitative research methods, data analysis and interpretation, reporting.

Ø  In-depth field experience and leadership in participatory rural appraisal methodology

Ø  Strong technical expertise in strategic planning, evaluation, and social investigation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, multi-site evaluations, and standards of evaluation

Ø  Knowledge of adult learning and facilitation skills;

Ø  Strong analytical and research skills;

Ø  Proficient knowledge & skills in using statistic software, such as SPSS, STATA, R.

·        Business competencies

Ø  Advanced level of Organizing skills,

Ø  Good Problem-solving and decision- making skills

Ø  Proficient business communication in both Vietnamese & English

Ø  Strong presentation skills

Ø  Ability to multi-task with conflicting priorities in multicultural environments

Ø  Strong in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ec.

·        Workstyle: The position requires creative and logical thinking; Attention to detail; Strong commitment to people-centered development and accountability to beneficiaries

·       Physical condition: The job requires normal physical condition to visit fields in unfavourable geographic regions/areas

·       Working condition & context: Work at the office and have frequent domestic travel or occasional international travel

 

AT HABITAT WE COMMIT TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH FOLLOWING VALUES:

  1. Competitive salary and benefits comparing with other iNGOs in Vietnam
  2. Open, collaborative and supportive working environment
  3. Experiencing meaning of community development through Habitat’s projects

 

[TUYỂN DỤNG – KIÊN GIANG] CỘNG TÁC VIÊN GIÁM SÁT XÂY DỰNG THỰC ĐỊA

GIỚI THIỆU TỔ CHỨC HABITAT VIỆT NAM: 

Tầm nhìn: Vì một thế giới mà mọi người đều có một nơi ở tươm tất.
Sứ mệnh: Biến tình yêu của Chúa thành hành động, Habitat for Humanity mang mọi người đến gần nhau để xây nhà, cộng đồng và hy vọng.
Habitat Việt Nam cam kết quản lý hoạt động và các bên liên quan để không gây tổn hại cho cộng đồng và đối tượng thụ hưởng. Chúng tôi cam kết ngăn ngừa và giám sát loại bỏ các rủi ro, xử lý nghiêm khắc các vi phạm (Safeguarding Policy).

SƠ LƯỢC VỀ DỰ ÁN:

HOẠT ĐỘNG DỰ ÁN:
Xây dựng mới, sửa chữa/gia cố nhà ở & nhà vệ sinh hộ gia đình
Tập huấn về nước sạch và vệ sinh môi trường, xây dựng và quản lý tài chính hộ gia đình
MỤC TIÊU: Xây dựng khả năng chống chịu của cộng đồng với biến đổi khí hậu: Tăng cường bình đẳng và giảm nhẹ tính dễ bị tổn thương trong cộng đồng, đặc biệt đối với nhóm dân tộc thiểu số nghèo, người khuyết tật, bao gồm phụ nữ và trẻ em gái thông qua việc tăng cường năng lực phòng chống thiên tai và thích ứng với biến đổi khí hậu, phân tích tác động của biến đổi khí hậu lên các vấn đề liên quan đến nhà ở và định cư của người dân Việt Nam.

MÔ TẢ CÔNG VIỆC

Thời gian: Từ tháng 03 năm 2022 tới tháng 07 năm 2023

Địa điểm làm việc: huyện Giồng Riềng, tỉnh Kiên Giang

Vai trò:  hỗ trợ kỹ thuật, theo dõi & giám sát hàng ngày cũng như bảo đảm sự an toàn và chất lượng xây dựng công trình của các hộ gia đình và các công trình cộng đồng tại thực địa

Trách nhiệm trong giám sát xây dựng:

  • Khảo sát và đánh giá hiện trạng, nhu cầu nhà ở, nhu cầu cần cải thiện nhà ở theo qui định và tiêu chuẩn của Habitat.
  • Đánh giá, đề xuất các thiết kế, các vật liệu, các qui trình và phương pháp xây dựng cho chủ hộ
  • Hỗ trợ các hộ dân & đối tác trong việc lập kế hoạch xây dựng, loại vật liệu cần mua và tập huấn cho thợ xây địa phương.
  • Chuẩn bị, kiểm tra bảo đảm có đủ các dụng cụ xây dựng, các thiết bị/bảo hộ cá nhân với điều kiện sử dụng tốt sẵn có tại công trường theo qui định.
  • Hướng dẫn kỹ thuật xây dựng bao gồm cả định hướng an toàn cho thợ xây địa phương, tình nguyện viên và bao quát các điều kiện an toàn, kỹ thuật trong suốt quá trình xây dựng.
  • Giám sát các hoạt động xây dựng hàng ngày nhằm bảo đảm các yêu cầu về an toàn và chất lượng phù hợp với Tiêu chuẩn Nhà ở của HFHV và các cải thiện nhà ở của Habitat với chi phí thấp theo ngân sách và các kế hoạch đã thỏa thuận
  • Báo cáo kịp thời lên cán bộ giám sát xây dựng và người quản lý tại văn phòng TP. Hồ Chí Minh các vấn đề phát sinh tại thực địa để giải quyết và nhận sự hỗ trợ kịp thời.
  • Định kỳ gửi báo cáo tiến độ xây dựng của các hộ dân và các công trình cộng đồng
  • Tổng hợp hồ sơ xây dựng và các hình ảnh thi công và gửi về cho giám sát xây dựng tại văn phòng TP. Hồ Chí Minh để kiểm tra và báo cáo lên quản lý dự án
  • Chụp hình công trình xây dựng, hộ gia đình vv. Theo hướng dẫn từ bộ phận RD&C

YÊU CẦU CÔNG VIỆC

Năng lực chuyên môn

  • Có chứng chỉ về xây dựng hoặc tương đương.
  • Có kiến thức về vật liệu, phương pháp, dụng cụ xây dựng sử dụng trong xây mới và sửa chữa nhà ở.
  • Có kinh nghiệm trong xây dựng cơ bản bao gồm: trộn hồ, xây tường, công tác ván khuôn, công tác sản xuất và lắp dựng cốt thép, hoàn thiện.
  • Có kinh nghiệm giám sát tiến độ xây dựng.
  • Có kiến thức về các qui định trong an toàn xây dựng nhà ở, các qui định xây dựng nhà ở của địa phương, kỹ thuật xây dựng, các yêu cầu và qui định khác.
  • Biết sử dụng máy tính để lên dự toán và làm các báo cáo.
  • Ưu tiên người có 6 tháng kinh nghiệm trong việc xây dựng tại hiện trường.

Khuynh hướng xử công việc

  • Tỉ mỉ: Công việc yêu cầu chú ý đến chi tiết và cẩn thận trong khi thực hiện công việc.
  • Công việc đòi hỏi người đảm nhiệm tôn trọng các chính sách/qui định và có tính tuân thủ cao.

Kỹ năng làm việc:

    • Kiến thức & kỹ năng cơ bản trong sử dụng phần mềm soạn thảo văn bản, tính toán, thư điện tử và internet.
    • Kỹ năng tổ chức công việc hiệu quả, giải quyết vấn đề, kỹ năng cơ bản về xây dựng các mối quan hệ.

THỜI HẠN HỢP ĐỒNG, CÁCH THỨC VÀ THỜI HẠN ỨNG TUYỂN

Thời hạn hợp đồng cộng tác viên: Từ tháng 03 năm 2022 tới tháng 07 năm 2023

Thời hạn ứng tuyển: Thông báo tuyển dụng này sẽ đóng khi chúng tôi chọn được ứng viên phù hợp.

Hình thức ứng tuyển: Ứng viên quan tâm đến vị trí vui lòng gửi hồ sơ cá nhân (liệt kê đầy đủ thông tin cá nhân, các chứng chỉ đào tạo và kinh nghiệm làm việc) qua địa chỉ email: application@habitatvietnam.org

Nếu có thêm thắc mắc nào khác, vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi theo số điện thoại +84 (28) 35265005 – số máy nhánh 106.

Lưu ý: không ai được phép thu bất cứ loại phí nào liên quan đến việc tuyển dụng này.

Chúng tôi lựa chọn đối tác, cộng tác viên dựa vào kiến thức, kỹ năng, kinh nghiệm phù hợp so với yêu cầu của dự án và cam kết của cộng tác viên chia sẻ các giá trị của Habitat. Cơ hội cộng tác công bằng cho các ứng viên không phân biệt giới tính, độ tuổi, nguồn gốc, chủng tộc, tôn giáo, tình trạng hôn nhân, định hướng giới tính.

Habitat Vietnam honored with Merit Award from Vietnamese Government for Outstanding Performance two years in a row

On December 21, 2021, Habitat for Humanity Vietnam (Habitat Vietnam) was named among the 49 out of almost 500 international non-government organizations (INGOs) for their outstanding contributions to the country in 2021. This is the fourth time Habitat Vietnam has received recognition since starting its operations in the country following the one in 2020.

The conference was held in Hanoi hosting both face-to-face and online participation and was attended by more delegates, including government agencies, ministries, INGOs operating in Vietnam and civil society organizations.

The awarding is conducted annually by the Vietnamese Government through Committee for Foreign Non-governmental Organization Affairs (COMINGO), for significant contributions to Vietnam’s sustainable development goals. The criteria for selection of this year’s awardees include the effectiveness of programs/projects, disbursement value, compliance with Vietnamese laws, cooperation with Vietnamese partners and activeness in supporting the prevention and control of COVID-19.

 

The Awarding ceremony led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. To Anh Dung.

Speaking at the closing of the conference, Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung highly appreciated the efforts and compassion of NGOs to support Vietnam in overcoming great difficulties and the challenges in 2021 especially among low-income and vulnerable populations. At the same time, the deputy minister also thanked the significant contributions of INGOs to the sustainable development goals of Vietnam. H.E. Dung affirmed that Vietnam wished to continue to partner with NGOs in the coming time and pledged that COMINGO and Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) will continue standing side by side to effectively facilitate the operations of INGOs in Vietnam.

Bells Regino-Borja, National Director of Habitat Vietnam said: “We are honored that Habitat Vietnam’s program transformation and efforts of making positive impacts on Vietnam’s socio-economic development is, once again, recognized. We share this recognition with our partners in the community.  We are motivated to strive towards our aim of continuously strengthening our depth and reach of working with the most vulnerable groups as a trusted partner for development in Vietnam.”

About Habitat for Humanity Vietnam

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort and has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. Operating as a branch of Habitat for Humanity in Vietnam for 20 years, we have served over 61,000 families through housing interventions, water and sanitation, post-disaster recovery, and capacity building. Habitat Vietnam has been delivering a holistic approach to housing by supporting and empowering communities to take ownership in improving their living conditions and enabling them to build strength, stability, and self-reliance. To learn more, please visit https://habitatvietnam.org or follow https://www.facebook.com/HFHVietnam/.