The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is one of a network of the Global Research Partnership for a Food-secure Future (CGIAR).
As a global leader in agroforestry research and development, ICRAF’s ultimate purpose is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty, increasing cash income, improving food and nutritional security, and increasing environmental resilience through improved agroforestry systems. ICRAF has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and works in 21 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Project Manager/Researcher, the successful candidate will be responsible for research field activities of SmartTree Invest project with its sites in Huong Khe district (Ha Tinh province) and Huong Hoa district (Quang Binh province). The position will be based in Huong Khe district with reasonable travels to the ICRAF office in Hanoi and Ha Tinh City.
Her/his main duties and responsibilities as follows.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect field data, through a variety of data collection techniques such as household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interview and other participatory rural appraisal tools (e.g. Transect walks, etc.);
- Collaborate with students or interns in conducting field research activities;
- Organize/co-organize and facilitate meetings with farmers, extension workers and local government officials and partners at all levels;
- Design and implement relevant trainings for farmers and multiple stakeholders;
- Document field activity implementation processes, write documentation reports, field progress reports, and working papers;
- Develop and maintain an appropriate monitoring system to monitor impacts of trainings conducted and/or adoption of agroforestry technologies, etc.;
- Ensure consistent application of rules and regulations on financial procedures;
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with farmers, extension workers and local officials at all levels; and
- Perform other functions as deemed necessary.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Be a Vietnamese national
- Bachelors degree in natural resources management, forestry, agriculture, rural development, climate change or related field.
- At least 3-year experience of direct working experience in agriculture and forestry projects/sectors or other relevant fields;
- Knowledge of farming systems and livelihoods development;
- Knowledge of payment for forest environmental services, climate change fields would be an advantage;
- Strong practical experience on participatory approaches/tools. Good report writing and documentation skills;
- Be an open-minded & dynamic person and dedicated to works, to the Center's goals, and to the people you work for;
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team; and
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams
- Able to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
- Willingness to undertake frequent travel
- Experience in international NGO or holding master degree is a merit
Terms of offer
- This is a Nationally Professional Fixed Term position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- The contract is for a period of 2 (two) years, with high possibility of renewal, subject to 2 (two) month probation period, assessment of performance and availability of resources.
- Opportunity for professional training
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements
- A detailed curriculum vitae with publication records.
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email address.
All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at No. 17A, Nguyen Khang street, Trung Hoa ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: [email protected] [1]. Applicants should indicate “Application – Field Facilitator” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until the candidate identified.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages local-based candidates to apply. We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site :
www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/vietnam