National Training and Communication Coordinator

Niras Finland Oy, part of Niras Group, provides expertise in forestry, information society, clean technology, natural resources management and rural development. Niras Finland has operated in Vietnam for the past 15 years and has a strong presence in Southeast Asia. 

Development of Management Information System for Forestry Sector – Phase II (FORMIS II) project is implemented by the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) under the Ministry of Agriculture and rural Development (MARD). The purpose of FORMIS II is to develop a fully integrated Management Information System (MIS) for sustainable management of forest resources and in this way contribute to the alleviation of poverty in the socio-economic development framework of Vietnam. FORMIS II key activities are to create information standards and information sharing mechanisms for forestry sector, to develop and maintain a centralized Information and Technology (IT) platform and portal within VNFOREST, to create capacity for forest related information management and to set up a Forest Information Centre/IT Unit within VNFOREST.  

The project is funded by the Government of Vietnam and the Government of Finland. Niras Finland Oy as a lead consultant, in collaboration with GFA and Green Field Development, provides technical assistance services for the project. FORMIS, Phase II, started in May 2013, will be implemented during the period of 5 years. The project will continue the work started in FORMIS Phase I (2009-2013). 
Niras Finland Oy is now seeking a National Training and Communication Coordinator to support the implementation of the FORMIS II Project. Duty station for the post is Hanoi, with flexibility to frequently travel to project provinces.

Job description:

• Organize logistics of training courses and events with close cooperation with the International Training and Communication Adviser;
• Supervise the work of training providers, as well as provide instructions, materials and devices for training events;
• Be in charge of communication with the participants;
• Help in communication activities;
• Assist in other duties related to training and project management upon request.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience;
• Experience in training and communication or related tasks;
• Preferable experience in managerial duties in training field and experience in arranging and conducting training-of-trainers programs and capacity building activities;
• Good interpersonal and organizing skills;
• Be Vietnamese nationality;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Excellent social and communication skills in Vietnamese and in English;
• Experience in forestry education or extension is an advantage.

The Terms of References can be obtained from Ms Giang Thi Thanh Mai upon request.

NIRAS offers an international and interesting working environment and a chance to showcase your skills at high institutional level.  The National Training and Communication Coordinator will be offered reasonable costs of relocation and housing in case he/ she needs to move to Hanoi to work for the project. Please note that only expert positions give entitlement to housing and relocation support.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter outlining their interest in the position along with a CV with valid contact details of at least 2 referees, and copies of relevant degrees and certificates (no need for notary) to Mr Tapio Leppanen ([email protected]) and to Ms Giang Thi Thanh Mai, ([email protected]). Applications are in English only.

Deadline for submission:  Monday, March 31, 2014

Applications will not be returned. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.  Applicants selected for an interview are required to provide evidence of their qualifications and experience.