Provincial Coordinators

Project Background:

Low Carbon Agricultural Support Project aims to reduce air, water and soil pollution by supporting Climate Smart Agricultural Waste Management Practices (CSAWMP) with emphasis on treating livestock wastes through the expanded use of biogas and bio-slurry processing technologies. The Project comprises 5 Components:

• Component 1: Expanded use of livestock waste management infrastructure;
• Component 2: Credit lines for biogas value chains;
• Component 3: Transfer of technology for enhanced CSAWMP
• Component 4: Effective project management.

The Project is implemented in 10 provinces: Lao Cai, Son La, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Nam Dinh, Ha Tinh, Binh Dinh, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, and Soc Trang.

To facilitate the project implementation, the Project is seeking 10 provincial coordinators based either in Hanoi or the above 10 provinces.

Key tasks:

The coordinators will assist their PPMU to implement project activities such as:

(i)  work in close coordination with PPMU, the National Coordinator, and the ICT specialist in consolidate information relating to the progress of biogas plants construction and its biogas value chain development;

(ii)  coordinate with the local branches of financial intermediaries in consolidating information relating to the constructed biogas plants funded using the Project?s credit lines and update the consolidated progress of the ICMD distribution in the project areas;

(iii)  coordinate with PPMUs, service providers, and training agencies to facilitate the implementation of component 3 at commune levels; and

(iv)  lead the provincial and commune personnel in organizing project activities at provincial to commune levels.

For component 1, the Provincial Coordinator will:

(i)  Work closely with qualified technicians, contractors and masons in conducting surveys, which includes gathering information related to baseline/database development for biogas value chain management (BVCM), CSAWMP and other project investments to ensure that the PPMS is well prepared, monitored and reported (for quarterly, yearly, midterm, and completion report); and

(ii)  Work closely with PPMU staff to ensure that district representatives are able to properly monitor the progress of data gathering in support of the Project?s various carbon market initiatives.

For component 2, the Provincial Coordinator will:

(i)  Ensure the regular disclosure f the list of qualified masons for small biogas plants (SBPs); and qualified contractors for medium biogas plants (MBPs) and large biogas plants (LBPs) maintained by the PPMUs to participating financial intermediaries and potential biogas owners; and

(ii)  Facilitate meetings between potential biogas owners, financial intermediaries, qualified masons and contractors to be more proactive in establishing biogas value   chain facilities; and ensure that the technicians and engineers properly insert the incremental BVCM facilities to update the database.

For component 3, the Provincial Coordinator will:

(i)  Coordinate activities of the Project Management Consultants with the PPMU as it relates to the formulation and development of detailed investment activities for climate smart agriculture waste management practices;

(ii)  Assist PPMUs in organizing consultation workshops with biogas owners and relevant associations/cooperatives on exploring use and trade opportunities for treated bioslurry in fresh water fishery development, tree crops, and other crops; and

(iii) Assist PPMUs in organizing consultation workshops with biogas owners and relevant associations/cooperatives on targeted technologies for storage          and utilization of surplus biogas produced by digesters.

Key qualifications:

(i)     a master degree in agriculture, economic, management or other relevant fields;

(ii)    priority for experience in providing the similar services on CSAWMP and BVCM based investments for loan and/or grant project funded by ADB, WB, AFD, JBIC, KFW and/or other donor funded projects;

(iii)   5 years of working experience including 3 years working for the donors? funded development projects;

(iv)  thorough understanding of Vietnamese Law and regulations related to CSAWMP and BVCM as well as ADB’s policies is an advantage;

(v)   good command of oral and written English; and

(vi) good computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point)

Interested candidates should send their updated CVs and letter of application to [email protected] by 5 p.m May 24, 2015 at the latest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.