Background: VECO Vietnam is starting its Mekong Program (2014-2019) comprising two major strategies: Sub-sector Development (SSD) and Inclusive Modern Markets (IMM). Please refer to the following link for VECO Global Programme Strategy: http://www.veco-ngo.org/news/veco-global-program-strategy-2014-2019 [1]
We are currently seeking for a qualified professional for the position of Regional Coordinator, Inclusive Modern Markets (IMM) Programme. This incumbent will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Position Summary: To enhance the inclusion of smallholder farmers in durable trading relationships with private companies in select Mekong Region countries by coordinating the regional IMM Programme.
Job size: Full-time
Expected starting date: July 1st 2014
Main Responsibilities
- Develop, align and adjust programme strategies and policies for inclusion of smallholder farmers in modern markets at national and regional level in line with the VECO global strategies and policies.
- Provide strategic, methodological and technical guidance to programme staff in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and adjusting actions meant to achieve structural changes.
- Ensure strategic, methodological and technical guidance by the Business Development Specialist to programme staff in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and adjusting inclusive business models within selected pilots.
- Coordinate actions at regional level promoting exchanges and up-scaling of inclusive business models and leading to structural changes at regional level.
- Provide technical inputs to the Fund Raising Officer in development and preparation of concept notes and proposals for IMM Programme.
Basic Requirements
- Master Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Rural Development or equivalent experience
- Very good working knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of national language in any Mekong Region Countries, an advantage but not required
- At least 5 years in value chain development in Mekong, working with a variety of stakeholders, and having a leading role in programme management
For details of responsibilities, requirements and Job Description, please refer to the VECO website at: http://www.veco-ngo.org/veco-vietnam/news [2]
Please send application letter and state expected salary; attach detailed curriculum vitae with at least three referees in English by 15 April 2014 to:
Regional Representative
VECO Vietnam
House No. 4, 249A Thuy Khue Compound
Thuy Khue, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]