**KEY DUTIES**
* Lead strategic direction, research and coordination for the development and growth of the project portfolio addressing CPP technical areas (focusing on research and development of Child Participation, child protection Online/Offline initiatives/projects, ....)
* Provide technical oversight and leadership on CPP across the whole ChildFund program, working closely with other technical specialists to ensure necessary CPP consideration in WASH, health, education and SEL programming;
* Manage and provide leadership to the CPP Project team, including all personnel management and staff capacity building activities. Provide necessary support and training to those personnel and partners to maintain optimal project operation;
* Provide guidance to the Project team in developing and executing project implementation plans, managing project budgets, overseeing Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) processes, and ensuring timely preparation of all internal and external project reports. This includes assisting with the creation of project workplans, monitoring financial expenditure, and supporting officers to meet key performance indicators and compliance standards.
* Work closely with the Program Manager, Business Development Manager and CP Advisor (Sydney) on project pipeline planning and proposal development to promote networking and grant funding opportunities for CPP, as well ensure a consistent and cohesive portfolio of CPP projects responding to Government policies and community needs.
* Lead the quality control and monitoring of Child Participation project implementation at all levels, including delivery of training and development of technical and communications products; Coordinate and consolidate ChildFund’s evidence-based reports with lessons learned from our project for our learning environment promotion.
* Promote gender and disability inclusions across assigned CPP projects and where applicable;
* Strengthen partnerships at the provincial, district, and national levels by actively engaging with government bodies, local authorities, and other key stakeholders. This includes building collaborative relationships, coordinating with education departments and local agencies, and ensuring alignment with local and national education strategies and priorities.
* Represent and promote ChildFund Vietnam at relevant national and international forums, sharing and learning on child right, child protection and participation, and support communication and advocacy initiatives related to ChildFund’s education work.
**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
* University qualification in child protection/ social science/ development
* Minimum 5-year experience working with an INGO or development agency in a technical and/or project management role;
* Experience must include direct responsibility for working across the program management cycle, from project development, to managing implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
* Experience with donor-funded projects and managing development projects, programs in remote or rural areas;
* Demonstrated experience with child and youth centred development programs;
* Experience with programs in remote or rural areas and / or project management in rural areas;
* Experience in partnership development and representation at all levels; Experience in business development, preparing project proposal and reports.
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**CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2024**