(RECRUITMENT) Program and Event Coordinator

Job Title:: Program and Event Coordinator 

Working location:: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 

Country and region:Vietnam – Southeast Asia 

Anticipated Start Date: August 2025 

About MSD UWVMSDUWV is a social enterprise and part of the MSD Vietnam system. Our mission is to improve the quality of education, enhance income, and ensure healthy lives for vulnerable communities in Vietnam, including children, youth, women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. For more information, visit https://msdunitedwayvn.org/ and https://msdvietnam.org/.  

We are seeking a Program and Event Coordinator to support our operational effectiveness; detailed job descriptions are listed below.  

Main responsibilities: 

• Directly plan, implement, and coordinate projects in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern region. 

• Coordinate and organize MSDUWV’s fundraising events. 

Scope of coordination: 

• Businesses/Organizations/Individuals 

• Communications Officer 

Key Responsibilities 

1. 1. Project Management and Coordination (Ho Chi Minh City & Southern Region): You will be responsible for the entire project management lifecycle, from surveys and planning to implementation coordination and evaluation. The primary focus is on projects supporting child protection and care, including birth registration, legal aid, nutrition, medical care, and education for disadvantaged children. 

• Develop detailed implementation plans and budgets for activities in HCMC. 

• Coordinate activity implementation according to plans. 

• Monitor and evaluate activities based on required frameworks and plans.  

• Develop partnerships for effective program and project implementation. 

     2 .Điều phối sự kiện của dự án và tổ chức: 

• Develop event plans and budgets based on program and organizational requirements.  

• Source venues for events. 

• Complete necessary procedures with venue providers/suppliers/sponsors. 

• Collaborate with program/project teams for communication, design, and participant/guest invitations. 

• Coordinate event tasks, ensuring timely and effective completion by staff, partners, and service providers.  

• Provide information, photos, and videos of events for communication, sponsor benefits, and fundraising. 

• Report and evaluate events. 

      3. Hỗ trợ việc gây quỹ tại TP.HCM: 

• Identify locations for fundraising booths. 

• Establish and maintain good relationships with partners. 

• Place donation boxes, collect donations when full, and deposit funds into the organization's account. 

• Identify and maintain corporate sponsors for business cooperation models. 

      4. Các công việc quản lý khác: 

• Manage and update organizational databases (suppliers, partners, media, project monitoring). 

• Update event organization and program coordination procedures.  

• Recruit, manage, and coordinate volunteers/interns.  

• Perform other tasks assigned by your line manager. 

Reports to: HCMC Office Manager and/or MSDUWV HCMC Director 

Trực tiếp giám sát những nhân viên sau (nếu có): Tình nguyện viên/Thực tập sinh truyền thông trực tuyến 

Volunteers/Online Communications Interns (if any) 

Supervises: Follow to MSD UWV decision  

Requirements cầu năng lực: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in social sciences, journalism, communications, public relations, or business administration. 

• Knowledge: Project management and event organization. 

• Skills: Planning, time management, coordination, teamwork, strong communication, proficient English, IT literacy. 

• Attributes: Flexible, integrity, proactive, responsible, creative, multitasking. 

• Experience: At least 2 years in a similar position. 

• Abilities: Excellent organizational and work management skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong multitasking abilities. 

How to apply Candidates should send their CV/Resume and Cover Letter (English preferred) to contact@msdvietnam.orgcontact@msdvietnam.org. Please use the subject line PO_2024_Applicant Name (e.g., PC_2025 5_Mai Tran). Applications are preferred before July 25, 20255/7/2025The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Important Note:: MSD is a child-focused organization with strict child protection and safety policies. All staff are responsible for adhering to these policies and fostering a safe environment for children. The use of alcohol and tobacco is strictly prohibited in the workplace.