Vietnam Country Coordinator

VACANCY: VIETNAM COUNTRY COORDINATOR, BASED IN HANOI, VIETNAM

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent international research institution that generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers, working in close collaboration with partner organizations, are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya and research is conducted in about 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are part of the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food-secure future, and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

This position is responsible for initiating and leading agroforestry research of relevance for policy and practice primarily in Vietnam but also in other countries in the Lower Mekong as part of ICRAF’s strategy; coordinating with the ICRAF thematic research areas; and collaborating closely with other country programs in the region and beyond. The Country Coordinator will spend around 30% of his/her time for own research, 35% for scientific leadership in projects and 35% for country coordination.

Key tasks

  • Develop research projects aligned with the ICRAF strategy and coordinate deliverables to donors and the CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs); periodic reporting of the status of research and partnerships carried out in Vietnam for internal and external communications; strengthening partnerships for enhancing the science and pursuing the agenda of ICRAF.
  • Engage in the coordination and synthesis of projects in the Vietnam program as well as engaging in close collaboration with other country programs within the region.
  • Mobilise resources, liaising with partners and donors, managing staff and budgets, maintaining close coordination with the regional office in Bogor and relevant units in Headquarters in Nairobi, and government agencies, technical advisors and experts and civil society organizations.
  • Actively manage coordination and cooperation within the Vietnam program and with different ICRAF Thematic Areas (Trees, Soils, Landscapes, and Systems) and programs in conducting interdisciplinary agroforestry research under the global and regional strategies; and develop a cohesive and coherent ICRAF strategy for Vietnam as part of the Mekong and ASEAN.
  • Lead the coordination and development of the work plans and budgets for the Vietnam program and provide regular monitoring and feedback to staff and ICRAF management.
  • Ensure alignment of the Vietnam research program with the Centre’s CRPs and Thematic Areas. Provide scientific leadership to the Vietnam program, partners, and other stakeholders as and when necessary for timely and quality deliverables related to joint projects and activities. Ensure timely publications from the Vietnam research program and periodic reporting of research status and partnerships undertaken for internal and external communication.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of projects and activities, particularly those related to the Vietnam program. Coordinate and lead the activities of the team and utilize resources for the effective and efficient implementation of project and institutional activities. Assign and coordinate with focal or point persons for the various CRPs, Thematic Areas and Support Units.
  • Lead periodic researcher and office meeting and attend other internal ICRAF and external meetings (CRPs, Thematic Areas, and project teams) for work planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
  • Represent ICRAF in government programs and working groups when requested and at external meetings where appropriate at the request of the regional coordinator.

For a detailed Job Description please visit http://www.worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

Requirements

  • Academic and Professional Qualifications
    • PhD in agroforestry, agriculture, forestry, agro-ecology, agro-economy, plant or soil science, ecophysiology, natural resources management, landscape ecology, social science and rural development, or equivalent, and with technical expertise in agroforestry practices, livelihoods’ systems, governance and climate-change issues.
    • Minimum of five years of post-doctoral work experience of relevant areas of research (see above) in a national, regional or international organization.
    • Experience in leading problem-focused interdisciplinary research projects (with components of capacity strengthening, policy engagement and knowledge dissemination).
    • Experience in coordinating on-farm research and familiarity with the workings of the research for development and donor environment in Vietnam and the Mekong region is an advantage.
    • Familiarity of the CGIAR system is a merit but not a must.
  • Personal Competencies
    • Proficiency in English and knowledge of official local language.
    • Willing to travel frequently across the country as well as within the Southeast Asia region and to Headquarters periodically.
    • Willing to learn new skills/knowledge related to the scope/content of projects.
    • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
    • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Able to conceptualize and analyse problems to identify key issues and resolve underlying problems; able to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
    • Strong foresight
    • Able to devise new systems and processes, and modify existing ones.
    • Well organized and able to meet deadlines.

Vietnamese nationals with research, leadership and management experience and skills are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This is a regionally-recruited position and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable, and subject to a six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply:

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies, complete the application form and attach your cover letter and CV/Resume (as one document, labelled with your First Name and Last Name).

Applications will be considered until 25 March 2018. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
ICRAFT
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Sun, 2018-03-25