CaRes Program Assistant

The CaRes Program Assistant will report directly to the Program Manager. This position is a local (not expat), full-time contract position to end in December 2022 with the option for renewal pending funding availability. This position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2021

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of program activities to achieve goals, objectives, and targets within budget, including workshops, tra; assist at events & trainings for project beneficiaries
• Conduct research on stakeholders and information/data related to project goals
• Assist in writing content for social media/website, periodic and final program/project reports, annual reports, and other documents
• Support data collection for documentation and reporting purposes (database, data input/cleaning)
• Other tasks as assigned
• Work will involve some evenings and weekends to accommodate US team & meetings in Europe

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.
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technology-oriented; excellent computer skills including MS Office, Excel, VBA, MySQL
• Flexible, goal-oriented, demonstrated aptitude for change and learning
• Fluent in Vietnamese; English level at IELTS 7.0 level equivalent
• Ability to multi-task, stay focused and handle pressure
• Ability to prosper in a team environment
• Ethical and accountable; ability to maintain confidentiality a MUST
• 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

The Capacity Building for Responders (CaRes) program increases the knowledge & capacity of frontline responders in Vietnam and European destination and transit countries to support Vietnamese irregular migrants and victims of trafficking.

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.