JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Junior Project Manager
Department: Service and Products
Location: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi
Reports to: Country Director, Vietnam
The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is one of the few organisations working exclusively on child rights issues in the business context. In the 15 years of our journey, we have improved the lives of thousands of children, young people and working parents. We’re a friendly, diverse and international team from various backgrounds who all share a joint passion: to make the world a better place for children by helping international businesses with their sustainability and responsible supply chain efforts.
The role of the Junior Project Manager is to support Project Manager (Vietnam) and Country Director Vietnam with the expansion and growth of The Centre towards global and local brands, particularly in Vietnam, by assuring timely project implementation and reporting with quality, supporting the delivery and organising of trainings, conducting the research and assessment work.
This role is a full-time post and preferably based in HCMC or Hanoi , Vietnam.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Support project implementation in Vietnam, including:
Support in preparinf work plans and submit project-related reports for clients (e.g. progress reports, baseline/end-line assessment reports, impact reports, etc.) and fdr internal updates to The Centre (e.g. KPIs, project status updates)
Liaise with stakeholders such as buyers (brands and retailers), supplying factories, plantations and refineries, external consultants or implementing partners or local collaborators, community-based organisations and community leaders, etc., to ensure quality and timely project execution
Support training/capacity building/workshop as required by the project
Lead research works (impact assessment, risks/needs assessment) under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Service & Product Asia and/or the Director of Research
Support the data collection of research work (impact assessments, risk/needs assessments) under the supervision and guidance of the Project Manager and Director-level in charge. Further, support the data analysis as needed
Prepare the logistics and clerical needs of training sessions
Bring to the attention of the Country Director Vietnam, and where necessary, the VP Services 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 summarising and documenting results, lessons learned and good practices from the implementation of projects
Regularly update The Centre’s Vietnam factsheet and continuous research on child rights and related legal provisions.
Provide local logistic support for events and visits.
Participate and represent The Centre in events, conferences, and meetings as decided in cooperation with the Country Director (Vietnam).
Travel from time to time (mostly domestic).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree (or higher) in social science, business development or business management
A minimum of 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 are preferred
Good command of both verbal and written English and Vietnamese; knowledge of other South Asian languages is a plus
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong organisational 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
Applications with cover letters and CVs should be sent to recruitment@childrights-business.org by 30 June 2025. Please also indicate salary expectations in your application email.
