Project Manager

About Us
ASSIST is an international non-profit organization with over 20 years of experience advancing sustainable development across Asia.
We work alongside businesses, governments, communities, and development partners to turn ideas into practical solutions across climate action, circular economy, sustainable finance, education, healthcare, and social inclusion.
From strengthening communities and building local capacities to supporting businesses in their sustainability journey, our work spans diverse sectors, partners, and places. At ASSIST, no two days are ever quite the same - but every day is driven by the same purpose: creating practical, inclusive, and lasting impact.
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Role Description:
· The Project Manager will manage and oversee the implementation of development projects and initiatives managed by ASSIST Vietnam, ensuring effective project planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
· The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate resourcefulness, accountability, adaptability, and strong relationship management skills to contribute to the successful delivery and growth of ASSIST Vietnam's programs and services.
· Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Regional Director and the PMO Lead of ASSIST Vietnam. The position will also coordinate closely with relevant management team members, technical experts, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a minimum of 3 projects at a given time.
Project plan and budget preparation
Submitting paperwork for approvals from local Goverment.
Regular planned meetings with partners, client, donor and partners to discussion on action items and status
Project monitoring and control of the project timeline and budget.
Project status report preparation
Manage the project filed activities with local partners.
Arrange all the logistics requirements for partner
Prepare needed ToR (Terms of Reference) to recruit consultants, trainers or other experts.
Ensure the project visibility by preparing project communication and visibility materials.
Coordinate with local office colleagues and head office colleagues where needed.
Ensure project payment collection on time from the client/donor.
Relationship management with clients, donors, local partners and vendors.
Update the Business Development team on project status, lessons learned and contacts.
Support the Business Development team on concept ideation.
Qualifications:
· Vietnamese candidates with at least 2 years experience in managing NGO projects will be given preference
· Proficiency in Project Management practices, including planning, execution, and monitoring
· Experience in Expediting and Expeditor activities to ensure timely project progress
· Strong knowledge of Logistics and Logistics Management practices to handle resource coordination
· Skills in conducting inspections to maintain quality and compliance with project standards
· Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication abilities
· Capacity to work with diverse stakeholders and adapt to dynamic project environments
· Understanding of Vietnam's development challenges and ASSIST's focus areas is an advantage
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Project Management, Business Administration, or related fields
Salary and benefits package:
100% salary during the 2-month probation period
Insurance contribution on the full salary
12 days of annual leave per year, plus 3 sick leave days and 1 day for Christmas
Annual health check
Free parking fee
State statutory holidays and collective activities (team building, birthday, YEP, travel...) organized by the company
Work in a young, dynamic, and enjoyable environment.
Working place & time:
Project Management Office (ASSIST), 390 Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm/ 9 am - 6 pm
Application and selection process
Please send in your resume or curriculum vitae to [protected info] with the subject line:
Application for PMO Project Manager