The Awareness Raising & Education (ARE) Project Manager will oversee community awareness and education activities of the organization to ensure the sustainable operation and growth of ROOT, with the mission of conserving Vietnam’s endangered wildlife and habitats.
- Number of positions: 01
- Location: Hanoi, with field trips to project sites as required
- Net salary: VND 20,000,000 – 25,000,000vnd (gross) depending on capacity and experience
- Key benefits:
- Social insurance and PIT contributions paid based on 100% of net salary; annual health check-ups
- Fridays finish at 3:30 PM; 38-hour working week
- One monthly remote-working (WFH) day for female staff
- 20 days of annual leave for managerial positions
Responsibilities of the Awareness Raising & Education Project Manager
Project Management (70%)
Manage activities and resources of the Schools & Communities Team, including:
- Develop annual, quarterly, monthly, and weekly project and campaign plans; prepare project completion reports.
- Report project progress regularly to the Director.
- Ensure projects are delivered with high quality across all phases (planning – implementation – reporting – communications content & visuals – financial procedures), with each project exceeding the quality of the previous one and achieving initial goals and objectives.
- Supervise, evaluate, and approve outputs such as project reports, communication pieces, awareness products, sociological survey designs, etc., produced by the ARE team.
- Review and pre-approve budgets, expenditures, and financial reports for project activities, ensuring compliance with donor agreements, government authorities, and current legislation.
- Directly participate in flagship activities/events with the ARE and MarCom teams (e.g., courses, training workshops, national conferences) to ensure top quality.
- Manage equipment, particularly electronic devices used in education and awareness activities, in a systematic and professional manner.
- Prepare project progress and financial reports (in both English and Vietnamese) for donors and government authorities; handle ad hoc financial reporting as required.
- Collect, store, and complete all invoices and payment documents for project activities accurately.
- Manage human resources, data, and project budgets.
- Directly manage, assign, and supervise ARE staff to complete tasks on schedule.
- Collaborate effectively with other internal teams, partners, and service providers to deliver assigned projects.
Team Capacity Development (20%)
In addition to project management, the ARE Project Manager is responsible for team development to ensure staff always have opportunities for capacity building and personal growth in a positive work environment:
- Organize regular training, sharing, and capacity-building sessions for the team and the organization.
- Provide regular observation, feedback, and guidance during day-to-day work to improve team performance.
Other Tasks (10%)
- Partnership engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with local partners during project implementation, ensuring a positive and professional image of ROOT.
- Contribute with the Director, Deputy Director, HR, and other team members to create a harmonious, inspiring, and collaborative working environment.
- Support other teams in developing content and ideas related to project expertise.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Director and Deputy Director.
Requirements
- Vietnamese citizen.
- Good health, willingness to travel for fieldwork.
- University or Postgraduate degree in relevant fields (e.g., Education, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity, etc.).
- At least 2 years of experience in team management and supervision.
- Strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in both Vietnamese and English.
- Proficiency in MS Office and internet tools.
- Experience in NGOs in similar positions is an advantage.
- Experience in Community Development Field is an advantage.
- A track record of published reports is an advantage.
- A track record of designed educational or communication products (content and/or visuals) is an advantage.
Application Timeline
- Deadline for application: 20 November 2026
- Results announcement (expected): 1 week after the interview
How to apply: Complete the application questions at the provided link and upload your CV.