WVV Special Project Manager - RISE project

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

CONTEXT

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty.  World Vision helps all who are in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

 

World Vision International in Viet Nam (WVIV) is supported by multiple countries and funded through a combination of sponsorship programs (majority) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants. WVIV operates across multiple provinces and implements Area Development Programs (ADPs) that focus on communities with high levels of poverty, often including ethnic minority populations. In addition to ADPs, WVIV implements various Special and Grant Projects to address the specific needs of vulnerable children in both ADP and non-ADP areas.

 

WVIV is headquartered in Hanoi, while majority of staff are based locally in ADPs and project sites across the country which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis.

 

WVIV in partnership with the Hagar International in Vietnam and UNODC, plans to implement the project in Quang Tri, Nghe An and Ha Tinh Provinces, in 30 months, from 2026 to 2029.

The project is a multi-year initiative funded by the UK Home Office Modern Slavery Fund and implemented through a consortium of international and national partners. It aims to reduce vulnerability to human trafficking and unsafe migration by strengthening prevention, protection, survivor reintegration, and partnership systems in Vietnam. WVIV leads implementation in Quang Tri and Ha Tinh Provinces, working closely with government agencies, community partners, employers, vocational institutions and consortium partners to deliver integrated, survivor-centred interventions.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide overall leadership and management of the RISE project, ensuring high-quality, timely and compliant implementation of project activities delivered by WVIV and its subcontractor, Hagar Vietnam and UNODC. The Project Manager is accountable for achieving project objectives through effective team leadership, partnership management, stakeholder engagement, and sound grant and risk management, in accordance with donor requirements, World Vision policies and Government of Vietnam regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

I- Leadership and Management

-        Provide overall strategic and operational leadership to ensure successful delivery of the RISE Project in accordance with approved objectives, workplans, budget and donor requirements.

-        Lead project planning, implementation, adaptive management and decision-making to achieve intended project outcomes.

-        Lead adaptive management and strategic re-budgeting to align with the Statement of Outcomes of Modern Slavery Fund Vietnam Programme 2026-2029 and budget constraints.

-        Develop, monitor and periodically update project workplans, implementation schedules, budgets, milestones and performance indicators.

-        Provide effective leadership, coaching and supervision to project staff, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous learning.

-        Actively involve in recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development in collaboration with the People & Culture Department.

-        Promote staff wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion and a positive team culture consistent with World Vision's values.

-        Ensure project risks are proactively identified, managed and escalated where appropriate.

II - Project Implementation & Technical Oversight

-        Lead the implementation of all project activities managed by WVIV, focusing on safer migration and livelihood decisions, survivors’ access to sustainable reintegration support, and provide support to strengthen institutional capacity to enable Vietnamese institutions to deliver coordinated, victim-centred responses to prevent and address trafficking and exploitation.

-        Provide overall oversight of Hagar Vietnam and UNODC's implementation of trafficking in persons, labour migration, exploitation, reintegration, victim-centred protection.

-        Ensure effective coordination and integration between WVIV, Hagar Vietnam and UNODC workstreams to achieve intended project outcomes.

-        Review and endorse annual workplans, technical deliverables and progress reports submitted by Hagar Vietnam and UNODC.

-        Monitor subcontract performance against agreed deliverables, milestones and quality standards, and provide timely technical and management support where required.

-        Ensure project implementation remains aligned with the approved Project Document, Facility strategy and donor expectations.

-        Promote learning, innovation and adaptive management based on implementation evidence and lessons learned.

III - Partnership, Donor & Stakeholder Engagement

-        Serve as the primary focal point for project coordination with UK Home Office/British Embassy, World Vision UK, Hagar Vietnam, UNODC and other consortium stakeholders.

-        Build and maintain effective partnerships with the Ministry of Public Security, government agencies, local authorities and community partners.

-        Maintain close, formal coordination with the Provincial Project Focal Point Groups (PPFGs), and local mass organizations (Farmers' Union and Women's Union) to facilitate local co-management and livelihood transitions.

-        Facilitate regular coordination meetings between WVV, Hagar Vietnam, UNODC, government counterparts and the donor.

-        Represent the project in technical forums, steering committee meetings, donor reviews and external events.

-        Strengthen collaboration with Hagar Vietnam and UNODC to ensure effective communication, timely decision-making and successful delivery of subcontracted activities.

-        Advocate for integrated approaches linking safer migration and livelihood decisions, and ensure survivors access sustainable reintegration support

IV - Monitoring, Evaluation, Compliance & Grant Management

-        Ensure compliance with the Grant Agreement, subcontract agreement, World Vision policies, donor requirements and Government of Vietnam ODA regulations.

-        Oversee implementation of the project's monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) framework.

-        Monitor project performance and ensure timely corrective actions where implementation deviates from approved plans.

-        Consolidate and submit timely, accurate technical, narrative and financial reports, including reports contributed by Hagar Vietnam and UNODC.

-        Ensure effective financial management, budget monitoring and forecasting in collaboration with Finance.

-        Coordinate milestone verification and documentation required for donor advance payments and fund settlements.

-        Monitor Hagar Vietnam and UNODC 's contractual compliance and provide support to ensure fulfilment of subcontract obligations.

-        Oversee project risk management, safeguarding compliance and implementation of mitigation measures identified in the Project Risk Register.

-        Ensure procurement, administration and project documentation comply with World Vision and donor requirements.

-        Promote effective knowledge management, documentation of lessons learned and dissemination of project achievements.

V - Others

-   Perform other duties as assigned by the manager to contribute to the team performance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

-        At least 8 years’ experience in relief and development work; be independent in managing projects.

-        Experienced in managing conservation or community development projects, preferably in marine or coastal contexts.

-        Proven experience in managing community-based savings models, revolving funds, or micro-finance schemes is highly preferred.

- Bachelor's degree in development studies, human rights, law, community development, social work, or related field

-        Advanced degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, or related field.

-        Strong knowledge of trafficking in persons, migration, and sustainable livelihood programming.

-        Experience in community engagement, participatory approaches, and inclusive development (gender, disability, marginalized groups).

-        Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.

-        Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

-        Strong financial and project management skills, including budget monitoring and reporting.

-        Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

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