Vacancy Announcement
Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator
RECOFTC Viet Nam Country Program Office
Application deadline: 29 th January 2018
The Center for People and Forests - RECOFTC holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not?for?profit organization that specializes in capacity
development for community forestry and devolved forest management. RECOFTC engages in strategic networks and effective partnerships with governments, nongovernment organizations, civil society, the private sector, local people, and research and educational institutes throughout the Asia?Pacific region and beyond. With over 30 years of international experience and a dynamic approach to capacity development—involving research, analysis and synthesis; strategic communication; training and learning networks; and piloting and demonstrating—RECOFTC delivers innovative solutions for people and forests.
RECOFTC is now seeking a Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator for its Vie Nam Country Program. The successful candidate will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam. The contract period will be for 24 months, national recruited condition, with the possibility of extension. This position is for Vietnamese national only.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Forestry Partnerships Coordinator (CFPC) works as a team member of the RECOFTC Viet Nam Country Program (VCP). S/he is positioned in the VCP Office located in Hanoi, under the direct supervision of the Director, Viet Nam Country Program (DVCP).
The Community Forestry Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for development of piloting and demonstration sites in the field in partnership with relevant stakeholders in the country. S/he will work directly with RECOFTC partners (e.g. Government agencies at different levels, Vietnamese and international NGOs, Research and training institutions, local communities, and donors) in the development of Community Forestry policy in line with the existing legislation and local practices.
The Community Forestry Partnerships Coordinator will also support national level initiatives, providing hands on technical experience into policy discussions, knowledge management and
proposal development. Additionally, s/he will also contribute to raising awareness and developing the capacity of concerned partners and stakeholders to support the development of Community Forestry in Viet Nam.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the DVCP and in close collaboration with other VCP staff and support from RECOFTC regional office in Bangkok, the Community Forestry Partnerships Coordinator will have following responsibilities:
Program development
- Contribute to the development and update of country strategic plans for RECOFTC in Viet Nam;
- In collaboration with both RECOFTC regional office and VCP staff, develop concept notes and project proposals focusing on capacity development, research and analysis, governance of CF and engagement with private sector within a landscape context in Viet Nam;
Program and service delivery
- Be responsible for the coordination, development, and timely delivery of community forestry activities, including follow-up, mentoring, coaching and back-stopping;
- In collaboration with VCP staff and RECOFTC regional office, source appropriate experienced consultants when required to support the program and service delivery;
- Be responsible for the establishment (including site survey, design, etc.) and maintenance of RECOFTC supported piloting and demonstration sites at landscape level as well as packaging
- the lessons learned from these for a variety of stakeholders;
- Assist in the collection, development, adaptation, documentation, translation and dissemination of appropriate extension materials, including manuals, case studies, policy briefs, blogs etc.;
- In collaboration with the VCP Training Coordinator support the development of training modules and plans for field projects and other stakeholders;
- Provide technical assistance and act as trainer/facilitator/resource person for relevant training/ community forestry activities as required;
- Liaise with the responsible officers at Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) and its line agencies at local level and its other subordinate bodies to ensure collaboration in the formalization, development and monitoring of Community Forestry;
- Support the establishment and coordinate activities of the National Community Forestry Network/ Working group;
- Network with all CF initiatives and other natural resource and environment organizations and projects to share and learn lessons, and to develop joint plans for complementary work to
- formalize and develop community forestry;
- Provide support to RECOFTC’s ongoing projects as and when required;
Planning, reporting and monitoring
- Prepare budgets and financial reports for all CF related activities and ensure accuracy, transparency and efficiency in financial expenditures;
- Create and maintain relevant databases and maps for monitoring the progress of CF in Viet Nam;
- Help with the preparation of periodic reports for the Viet Nam Country Program activities and specific projects;
- Participate and contribute in the RECOFTC annual events such as annul planning, annual review, mid-year review and other regional events;
General
- Perform other tasks as are assigned from time to time by the Director, Vietnam Country Program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator will have the following essential and desirable qualifications and experience:
Essential
- Master’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or related fields
- Minimum 8 years working experience in community forestry in Viet Nam or in the region
- Demonstrated strong experience in analytical and research skills as well as in applying participatory tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in program/ project design, development, delivery, coordination, planning, networking, facilitation and extension material development
- Good knowledge and understanding of emerging issues related to community forestry, including FLEGT, PES, and climate change mitigation, especially REDD+ and adaptation
- Experience working in close partnership with Viet Nam Administration of Forestry and other CF actors, including NGOs and donors
- Possess leadership personality, and able to take on and solve problems expeditiously and efficiently
- Ability to prepare concept notes, proposals, and reports in English language
- Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
- Excellent written and verbal in both Vietnamese and English
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Excel
- Available for regular travel to the field
- Vietnamese National
Desirable
- Experience in natural resource management in South or Southeast Asia
- Output and outcome oriented
- Experience in working with international organizations
General
In addition, the applicant should possess the following characteristics (including attitudes and skills):
- Interpersonal communication skills, individually and in-groups, with an ability to work as an active member of teams. This implies flexibility and open-mindedness;
Hands-on experience and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
Initiative and ability to make informed independent judgments (which is not inconsistent with an overall team approach);
Ability to work in a variety of cultural and institutional contexts.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter, indicating salary expectations and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors, to [email protected] [1] Please quote the position title in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. However, offers shall be based on salary history, relevant experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org [2]
Women and candidates from the Asia-Pacific region are strongly encouraged to apply. RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.
RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.