Yen Bai Cluster Officer – Agriculture and Economic Development

World Vision Vietnam (WVV) invites Vietnamese competent candidates for the following position:

YEN BAI CLUSTER OFFICER – Agriculture and Economic Development (1 position), work base: Yen Bai province.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support WVV to implement its overall strategic direction to maximize the quality and impact of WVV programs in Agriculture and Economic Development in the assigned ADPs;
• To lead the process of identifying, developing, testing, implementing and mainstreaming best practices in Agriculture and Economic Development in the assigned ADPs;
• To provide technical support, advice, and capacity building opportunities to WVV staff and partners to enhance the quality of Agriculture and Economic Development activities;

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field (preferably in Agriculture, Economics, Community Development)
• 2 - 3 years experience in working in the area of community development and/or with non-governmental organization. 
• Experience of and demonstrated ability to effectively network with a diverse range of multi-lateral, and government bodies is an advantage;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, especially experienced in participatory approach; Research ability and interest is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of people (i.e. project beneficiaries, Government officials, project partners, WVV staff).
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and motivate staff and partners.
• Willing to learn to advance career in Agriculture and Economic Development fields;
• Have Research ability and interest;
• Good reading and report writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills (word processing, excel and power point).
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, exercise judgment, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness to work at the project sites (district level) with frequent travel.

World Vision Vietnam is a Christian humanitarian organization. Applicants having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.

Application documents include:    

+ Detailed Curriculum Vitae
+ WV Vietnam’s standard application Form

Deadline for application: 06 April 2014

WVV Application Form and the detailed job description for this position can be found at World Vision Vietnam’s website: http://wvi.org/vietnam. Our contact details are:

People and Culture Department
World Vision International - Vietnam
Address: 4th floor, the HEAC building, 14-16 Ham Long streets, Hanoi
Tel: 04. 39439920 (ext.114). Email: [email protected]

We give equal opportunity to every candidate, regardless of religion, race and gender.

A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunity will be offered and commensurate with the experience, qualifications and responsibilities.