Program Officer

1 week ago

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam ICMP Full time

Vietnam Project


ICMP will work with the Vietnamese Government to improve institutional capacity to develop and sustain an effective DNA-based system to locate and identify missing persons from the Vietnam-American war.

The project will provide advanced DNA extraction and testing methods adapted to the Vietnam context and implemented in Vietnam; support a long-term strategy in coordination with the government to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of human identification efforts in the context of the Vietnam-American War, and provide training and capacity building efforts in the area of human identification.


ICMP has recently established an office at the Vietnam Academy for Science & Technology (VAST) from where it will lead a program of training and support that enables VAST to establish an in-house DNA profiling and sequencing workflow.


The Program Officer will work closely with the Vietnam Program Manager in setting-up the ICMP office in Hanoi by organizing and facilitating day-to-day interactions between VAST and ICMP laboratories. The Program Officer will also work closely with ICMP's DNA Laboratories - in particular with scientist based in The Hague - to coordinate the training of VAST employees, purchase and implement new equipment and adoption of new processes, which will enable VAST to successfully validate and operate their own DNA profiling and sequencing set-up.

Overall, the position will help to ensure Vietnamese ownership of advanced DNA protocols and the associated quality assurance requirements.

Main tasks:

  • Actively coordinates activities between VAST and ICMP labs to establish, validate and accredit new procedures, including the English-Vietnamese translation of quality management documents, ICMP support or training materials.
  • Support the Program Manager in building and maintaining relationships with local laboratory supply vendors, distributors, as well as VAST officials and accreditation body representatives.
  • Primary point of contact for daytoday communications and matters arising from VAST and ICMP DNA Labs.
  • Support VAST in establishing a Quality Management System that meets the requirements of ISO1702
  • Assist ICMP HQ colleagues in the procurement and timely installation of laboratory consumables, equipment and instrumentation into VAST's laboratories.
  • Maintain an inventory of goods purchased by the project to ensure efficient and intime supports for the laboratory activities of the ICMP program.
  • Develop and organize scheduled maintenance of the ICMP purchased equipment throughout the program.
  • Undertake other related tasks
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Requirements:
  • Studies with Project and/or Programme Management qualification. Degree in scientific field desirable, preferably biological or life sciences.
  • 6 years of relevant and related experience.
  • Proven experience coordinating scientific projects or programs of work.
  • Experience working and coordinating with instrument suppliers.
  • Sound understanding and experience working in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
  • Ability to organize and facilitate the communication of technically complex information, in both English and Vietnamese.
  • Working with different teams in multiple organisations located around the globe.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Professionally fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese and English.
  • Commitment to the underlying objectives of the ICMP to help the authorities and families of the missing to account for missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner.
  • Exceptional attitude and capability regarding professionalism, teamwork and flexibility.
  • Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to The Hague, The Netherlands and potentially within Vietnam.
  • Willingness and ability to work in evenings in order to facilitate meetings with ICMP staff in Europe and globally.
  • Physical and mental resilience, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced and changing work environment while maintaining a healthy worklife balance.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, paying close attending to details.


This is a project funded position under Vietnam Project with initial funding until 30 September 2025 with a competitive base salary at the LES 6 on the ICMP Vietnam salary scale.

generous paid leave and extensive health insurance benefits for the incumbent and any eligible dependent. For more details, please see the ICMP website.

The position is not eligible for applicable expatriate benefits.


Expected start date: 1 August 2023- ICMP may cancel this recruitment without notice, or may decide to offer a position with different duties and/or contract length.

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  • Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower salary level based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant._

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