National Project Coordinator

BTC is the Belgian Development Agency. As a public service provider, and on behalf of the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, BTC supports developing countries in their fight against poverty. More information about BTC is available on http://www.btcctb.org.

BTC seeks to recruit a : NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR, based in Hanoi.

Job Description:

The Project:  The ”Green Growth Strategy Facility” project (GGSF)  aims at supporting the Vietnamese Government in the implementation of its Green Growth Strategy and the setup of the related Facility. The GGSF will be implemented by a PMU under the direction of Department of Science, Education, Natural Resources and Environment, MPI. Technical support will be provided by BTC, on behalf of Belgium.

Role of the National Project Coordinator: The national Project coordinator (PC) will function on a full-time basis as the daily manager of the GGS project during the life of the Project. S/he will ensure, under the joint responsibility of the PMU Director and of the BTC Resident Representative, that the tasks of the project as described in the TFF, are carried out smoothly and in a timely manner.

Contract Duration and Remuneration:  The position is expected to commence as soon as possible. Duration of the contracted assignment is 72 months. Gross salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required qualifications: Master or PhD. degree in Environmental Economics or Development Economics from an (on these subjects) internationally recognized university.   At least 7 years experience working as project staff or as TA in ODA projects in the field of Environmental and Development Economics. Sound management experience and good understanding of project management systems related to monitoring of activities and finances. Good understanding of the policy development process and implementation in Vietnam in relation to economic and environmental management. Good understanding on governance challenges related to environmental management in Vietnam. Good understanding of investment project finance and the sourcing of finance in a development context and in relation to environmental related projects.

Interested persons should send a full English CV and a one page cover letter, no later than 17:00 hrs, Wednesday, 30th October 2013 to BTC Vietnam, F7, 14 Thuy Khue street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi (attention to Mr. Tran Le Nam)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.