• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Education, International Development, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data management.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a cross- cultural environment.
• Strong proficiency in English and Vietnamese, with ability to draft official documents and handle formal communications in both languages.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in project coordination, administration, or a similar role.
Preferences
• Experience in international NGOs or development cooperation projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in liaising with academic institutions and government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Korean language will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
Employment Conditions
• Benefits: Social, health, and unemployment insurance will be provided in accordance with Vietnamese law. In addition, the project will support annual health check- up for the employee.
• Leave: 12 days of paid leave per annum (in addition to official holidays).
• Travel: Due to the nature of the project, occasional business trips to Korea or other regions in Vietnam may be required.
• Probation: First 2 months will be probationary period, during which 90% of the agreed monthly salary will be paid. Failure to pass the probation period will result in termination of the contract.
• Start date: Selected candidate must be available to begin work in November 2025.
• Salary: To be negotiated (based on qualifications and experience).
Recruitment Process
• Step 1: Document screening (CV, Cover Letter, Certificates, References)
• Step 3: Final selection, considering qualifications, experience, and probation performance
• Step 2: Interview (shortlisted candidates only, conducted in person at UMP)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
Copies of relevant certificates and diplomas (Certificates may be submitted in Vietnamese; however, English translations may be requested during the selection process)
Curriculum Vitae (in English)
Contact details of at least two professional references (references will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates)
Cover Letter (in English)
Please submit your application documents in PDF format with the file name:
Closing Statement
We look forward to receiving applications from qualified candidates who are motivated to contribute to this KOICA- funded project and to the advancement of education and research capacity in Vietnam.
Late applications will not be considered.
Submission Email
Application Deadline: October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
YourName_ProjectCoordinator2025.pdf
