Field Support Officer (2 positions)

FIELD SUPPORT OFFICERS IN LAM DONG AND SON LA (02 positions)

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term country presence in over 24 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development. 

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 50 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam’s team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in more than 40 provinces, including the remotest and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country office in Hanoi as well as project offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Tra Vinh, Da Lat and Buon Ma Thuot. Our work focuses on three sectors – Agri-Food, Water and Renewable Energy. 

SNV Vietnam is implementing an inception phase for land?restoration and rural livelihoods Program?in Vietnam.?The RESTORING LANDS AND LIVELIHOODS IN VIETNAM (RESTORE PROJECT) aims at restoring degraded agricultural and forest land, while improving smallholder farmers (SHFs)’ livelihoods through the market-driven promotion of agroforestry and forestry-based sustainable land management practices. The project is also expected to sequester carbon dioxide and generate carbon credits, which will be distributed among the project funder (AstraZeneca), the participating communities and the project leader. Moreover, the project will improve biodiversity and green corridors in the landscape by connecting mixed agricultural crops/trees, buffer zones and enriching core zones of protected areas (special-use forests). 

SNV Vietnam is now seeking two dynamic and highly motivated? Field Support Officers? to support the implementation of the RESTORE project in Son La and Lam Dong Province. 

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE 

Under the management of the SNV Project Manager/Deputy Project Manager, the Consultant will be based in Da Lat/Son La office and responsible for helping local government (PPC, DARD, DONRE, DPC, CPCs…), forest owners, key partners and key stakeholders (such as companies, NGOs, development partner agencies etc.); preparing logistics, budget, organizing the field activities as well as brief reports on project activities; working closely with district, commune level and local village communities, private sectors.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Field coordination 

The Field Support Officers’ tasks will include providing support to Project coordinators in preparation and implementation of the project activities on the ground, working closely with local communities, government, project partners and key stakeholders (such as provincial governmental units, companies, NGOs, development partner agencies etc.). 

Establishing and strengthening relationships 

The candidate will be expected to be actively involved and contributed to strengthen working relationships with key partners to ensure smooth implementation, including with government agencies at provincial, district, and communal levels, as well as with other key partners and stakeholders such as development partners/projects, farmers, smallholders, and local communities. 

Organising project activities/field work 

• The Field Support Officer needs to develop detailed implementation plans e.g., for improving knowledge and techniques of tree planting for communities, value chain actors, communes, with target villages or groups of beneficiaries/stakeholders. 
• The Field Support Officer will plan, organise and monitor project activities and field work (such as surveys, interviews, trainings, agricultural-forestry extension, and community development) with local partners and communities on the ground. This will involve basic administrative tasks such as preparing permission letters, identifying venues for workshops/meetings, or other suppliers of goods/services that the project may need in line with relevant SNV procedures and cost norms under guidance by relevant SNV colleagues and Project Manager. 
• Supporting the implementation of project activities/field work such as accompanying consultants, local experts, and other project staff on field visits and, facilitating project events, acting as a resource person for surveys, interviews, meetings, workshops, or other project activities in the field. 

Accounting, financial management and reporting 

• Work closely with the project assistant and finance department on basic project financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting tasks 
• Prepare reports to project managers on the progress and results of project activities in charge. 

Technical assistance and other tasks 

The project is expected to work closely with DARD and relevant sub-departments such as Forest Protection Department, Agriculture Extension Centre, and experts to: 

• Provide regular supervision and recommendations for the activities implemented by consultants and partners in the provinces. 
• Participate in public-private-producer partnerships for inclusive value chain analysis and development. 
• Contribute to the planning and development of communication products. 
• Preparation of brief reports on project activities. 
• S/he will report on any issues, challenges/risks to the Project Manager. 

Other tasks as required by the National Project Manager 

There may be other administrative, logistical, or monitoring tasks assigned by the Project Manager for the effective planning, management, implementation and/or monitoring of project activities in the field. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, rural development, or similar fields 
• At least 3 years’ experience working in agriculture and rural development 
• Specific working knowledge and professional experience of agroforestry and/or the Central Highlands region will be a distinct advantage. 

Other requirements 

• Understanding of project implementation, execution, procedures, administrative systems, M&E systems, and finance processes 
• Experience in organizing and deploying field activities such as training, agriculture extension, community development activities. 
• Field work experience with iNGOs is an advantage. 
• Adequate understanding of financial and accounting procedures 
• Ability to work independently and be a good team player. 
• Good communication skills in English and Vietnamese 
• Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email, Power Points). 
• Takes initiative and creative in solving problems. 
• Willing to travel to districts and neighboring provinces. 

Additional information

Contract Duration:  

8 months employment contract with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.  

Desired start date: 

Contingent on donor funding with tentative date 3rd June 2024. 

Duty station: 

Son La/Da Lat city with frequent travel to field sites in Son La/Lam Dong province and potentially other field locations in Hanoi and neighboring provinces. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Join our team by applying today! If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application to this LINK until 5PM, April 30th, 2024. At SNV, we value your privacy, and rest assured that all your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Applicants will be asked to give us the contact details of three people willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place. 

Applicants will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV:

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the base of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, and sexual orientation, etc.

At SNV we prioritise safety and security for all employees. We conduct thorough background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.? 

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