Project Officer

Project Officer - Hanoi, Vietnam
Deadline: 13/08/2023

About Earthworm

With most of our staff operating directly on the ground where the issues are, we work with our members and partners to make value chains an engine of prosperity for communities and ecosystems.

We see a world where forests are a boundless source of materials and a home for biodiversity; communities see their rights respected and have opportunities to develop; workers are seen as productive partners, and agriculture becomes the instrument to feed a hungry planet and keep our climate stable.

Our profound belief in people, their capacity to change and be a force for good is what makes us unique.

About the Landscape Programme

Protecting fragile ecosystems means finding a way to create value for people without sacrificing nature. This is too complex a challenge for any one company, commodity supply chain, NGO, or government to handle alone.

To secure a future for natural resources and the people who rely on them, collective action and collaboration are critical – we must go beyond the bounds of individual supply chains.

This is why we work in high-value landscapes across the globe to support local and international stakeholders in constructing pathways for regenerating lives and nature, building supply chain and farmer resilience, and achieving the goals of responsible sourcing.

Your Role

Being Project Officer in Vietnam, your day will be primarily focused on:

• Co-design of annual project work plans and targets with the Country Head, monitor its implementation, progression and timely delivery in close collaboration with farmers, local governments and other stakeholders, both internal and externals;
• Field audits and gap assessments for mills and supply chains related to their biomass wood pellet, pulp and paper and other commodities in Vietnam. Onsite inspection of CoC control measures and documentation to validate evidence of traceability and legality;
• Quality control of projects outputs and outcomes, reviewing completion and project delivery on an ongoing basis, sharing lessons learnt and success stories internally;
• Data collection, impact measurement, database maintenance with field, grievance and traceability data, GIS and supply chain maps development, risk mitigation;
• Stakeholders’ engagement, inspiring farmers to innovate, optimize farm management and develop new products as well as training to support implementation of corrective actions in mills. Liaise with government agencies. Mentor, coach and build capacity for the field officers.
• Support member managers in preparing periodic technical or progression reports, business development and communication material for members, clients and partners;
• Support and actively participate in the preparation and facilitation of workshops, seminars or other events, including logistical arrangements;

Purpose of this role is to launch the Landscape program in the field and, depending on the progress of the project and possibilities for additional resources, then evolve to supply chain management.

Your Profile

Passionate about agriculture, forestry, natural resource management or environmental science you graduated in one of these fields and have a demonstrated experience working with farmers and/or communities, particularly in agricultural extension or business management (procurement, supply chain of wood/ timber products in Vietnam). Your curiosity generates an appetite for keeping up-to-date in regard to sustainability certifications, CoC regulation, PEFC CoC standards.

With a genuine motivation to drive positive impact into the environmental and social challenges of our time you know how to leverage your expertise in the field and the strength of your proposals make you a valuable asset to your team. Your excellent communication and negotiation skills, non-judgemental and solution-oriented mindset enable you to relate with a variety of audience in a constructive manner.

Naturally exposed to increasing responsibilities over the years and, thanks to your strong ability to organize work, attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office (as well as more specific tools and application related to your area of work such as GIS) you became very independent in your ability to collaborate and prioritize in an multiculturally interconnected, fast-changing context.

Working Conditions

• Bachelor Degree in relevant field
• 4 years minimum experience
• Full-time (40 hours/ week)
• Long Fixed-Term contract (1year, renewable)
• Based in Hanoi office and and frequent field visits
• Citizenship or legal permission to work in the country
• Fluent in Vietnamese & English

Joining us

If you are in search of having a meaningful impact, with a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this offer is for you! The team you would join is truly committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to regenerate ecosystems.

If you are interested in this adventure, apply by sending your application (CV + cover letter) to our Vietnam team at [email protected] before 13/08/2023 with the subject "PFO2023" followed by your name. Only selected candidates will be contacted.