PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Youth Empowerment and Innovation (YEI) Officer is responsible for identifying, designing, and advancing innovative, youth-centered initiatives that empower young people and amplify their voice. This role contributes to resource mobilization effort and partnerships to support scalable innovations that address emerging challenges faced by adolescents and young people.
Working under the strategic guidance of the Program Manager and in collaboration with program team, youth networks, and external partners, the YEI Officer leads technical inputs, coordination, and implementation for assigned initiatives, exploring emerging thematic areas, contributes to partnerships development, and co-creates solutions with and for youth. The overall objective is to expand ChildFund’s relevance and impact in the youth development space and contribute to long-term sustainable change for children and young people in Vietnam.
KEY DUTIES
- Lead the technical design and coordination of innovative, youth-focused projects in collaboration with youth networks and key partners.
- Identify emerging development trends and thematic opportunities (e.g., digital transformation, environmental sustainability, mental health, youth empowerment, climate change) and provide analysis and recommendations for consideration by the program team.
- Work closely with program team to support the integration of youth engagement approaches across ChildFund’s proposals, ensuring alignment with the organisational commitment to building youth resilience and leadership.
- Proactively support the identifications and development of relationships with corporate partners, youth networks, social organisations, and innovation hubs, contributing to the exploration of new collaboration models.
- Identify and propose opportunities to leverage youth-focused initiatives to attract corporate sponsorships and enhance ChildFund’s visibility within Vietnam’s private sector.
- Coordinate and support the end-to-end implementation of assigned youth-focused projects, including monitoring, documentation and reporting, to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
- Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks; acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and comply with ChildFund’s child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures at all times.
- Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding or sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH policy and procedures, and conduct yourself consistent with those policies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Development Studies, Public Health, International Relations, Business Administration or Communications. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in proposal development, fundraising support, partnership coordination, or project management in similar settings.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing youth-focused or youth-led projects or campaigns, including building transformative partnerships with youth-led networks and organisations.
- Proven success in or experience contributing to the design, pitching, and implementation of donor-funded projects supported by foundation, or corporate donors.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving mindset, with experience contributing creative and context-relevant fundraising initiatives.
- Familiarity with Vietnam’s private sector landscape and experience supporting cooperate engagement in CSR/ESG or philanthropic initiatives.
SKILLS
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both Vietnamese and English (written and verbal).
- Demonstrated capability in contemporary child and youth participation methodologies.
- Ability to design compelling concept notes, proposals, and pitch decks tailored for corporate audiences.
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical, planning, and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Deep commitment to child rights, youth empowerment, and ethical partnership standards.
OTHER INFORMATION
This position is open exclusively to Vietnamese.
Selection for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Please see the full Position Description HERE
CLOSING DATE: 5 February 2026