Senior Project Manager (Dev Sector)

• 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.

• 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

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Fantastic work culture
• rewarding work

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