Expected time to start: April 2024

Grade:  1-2 (in the grade level of MSD)

Venue: Hanoi with some travels to other provinces and countries when necessary

1. Purpose: The SDGs and Innovation Program Officer will, with the assistance of the team, support MSD Leadership to execute MSD’s programs/project activities; 
2. Working location: Mainly in Hanoi and possible travels to project sites, and some other provinces and countries when assigned. The travel fee and per diem will be under MSD’s cost norm system; 

3. Reporting Line: Direct report to and be supported/coached by Program Manager and/or Program Director; Supervision: Assistants, Interns, Volunteers;

4. Main responsibilities:

• Operation: Taking charge in the implementation process of projects/programs under the SDG and Innovation portfolio throughout the project/program management cycle (design, develop a plan, coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation). The main assigned projects for this post are but are not limited to:
  • LNOB Vietnam project: playing as an assistant to the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) Vietnam Partnership’s secretariat to implement the Partnership’s activities, focusing on SDGs and promoting citizen-generated data initiatives; 
  • Shinhan Square Bridge Vietnam project: together with Program Manager coordinating the partnership of startups and civil society organizations in creating social impacts for disadvantaged people in Vietnam;  
  • SDGs Research: coordinating the data collection, data analysis and research focused on different fields of study, focusing on SDGs, Responsible business, Philanthropy, etc. 
  • Inclusive participation in SDGs project: together with Program Manager facilitating and organizing the activities of the project, including training workshops, SDGs-related seminars / events, etc.; facilitate research process and development of documents related to SDGs and citizen-generated data; coordinate the communications activities of the project, including podcast production, online courses development, etc. to promote the inclusive engagement of all citizens in the SDGs implementation process. 
  • Vietnam Scaling Up Energy Efficiency (VSUEE) project: coordinating the execution of communications research as well as conducting a series of communications activities according to the master plan to promote awareness of VSUEE project and attract potential applicants. 
• Supervise the communication activities in different channels of the SDGI projects; 
• Support event organization and communication of MSD in general; 
• Document the project and provide updates/ communication for projects in charge. 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business management, sustainability, innovation, social science). 
• Experience in project management with a focus on delivering results is an advantage; experience in NGOs and SDGs is preferred. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• Good planning and note-taking skills, and research and data analysis skills are preferred. 
• Familiarity with data management systems and reporting tools is a plus. 
• Proven experience in driving innovation initiatives is a plus. 
• In-depth knowledge of ESG principles, standards, and reporting frameworks is highly preferred. 
• Proven proficiency in English. 

• Play the key role in MSD with a high potential of motivation to become a Project/Program Manager; 

• Working in the professional and healthy environment of MSD – United Way Vietnam; 
• Competitive and transparent motivation and salary mechanism; 
• Learning and coaching opportunities with other MSD managers, leaders, and experts; 
• National and international learning or workshop participation opportunities in related topics.