Company Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation, working in Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
Job Description
Background
Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalysing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation. Within the Agriculture Sector SNV works in three priority fields: Food and Nutrition Security, Sustainable Markets and Climate Smart Agriculture across a range of commodities.
SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and our Agriculture project portfolio in the country includes projects focusing on Green Value Chains, Inclusive Business, Women’s Economic Empowerment, Deforestation-free Supply Chains and Climate Smart Landscapes. SNV supports sector development by working with key stakeholders to improve access to markets, provide knowledge and skills training, and by promoting gender and social inclusion. Opportunities to grow the portfolio exist and need to be pursued urgently and pro-actively.
For more information on our operations in Vietnam and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org [1]
Overview of the position
SNV is seeking a highly qualified, entrepreneurial, result oriented professional to fill the post of Sector Leader Agriculture and Private Sector Engagement for SNV Vietnam.
The Agriculture Sector Leader is responsible for steering SNV Vietnam’s sector development and quality of practice at country level, in line with SNV’s global strategy, and in consultation with the Managing Director Agriculture, Global Sector Coordinators, and Country Management Team.
The Sector leader will be based in Hanoi, with frequent travel to project sites, to attend regional forums and events, and to engage with donors and partners. S/he will lead a team of Project Managers, national and international consultants, will directly manage certain projects in the portfolio and engage extensively with stakeholders, private sector actors and donors. New Business Development (Resource Mobilisation) will constitute up to 50% of the role.
This position reports to the Country Director and works in close collaboration with other sector leaders, the Business Development Officer and the office and finance managers.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: provide strategic direction to the Sector in terms of content and leadership to optimise development results and resource mobilisation;
- Business Development: identify opportunities to mobilise financial resources for the Sector in Vietnam, develop proposals and secure funding for agriculture projects. This includes both traditional grant funding, as well as emerging opportunities in private sector, climate finance and impact investment financing;
- Programme Management: manage a proportion of projects directly, oversee the delivery of effective development results, planning and monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting of all projects in the Sector;
- Advisory Services: lead complex assignments, set benchmarks for results, and monitor the quality of advisory services of the Agriculture portfolio;
- People Management: lead, manage, and coach the team of SNV project managers, advisors, and local and international consultants;
- Monitoring & Evaluation: ensure uniform understanding and practices in planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of agriculture projects in line with SNV’s internal frameworks and donor/customer requirements;
- Representation & Promotion: develop and maintain relationships with national and international stakeholders (donors, government of Vietnam, NGOs and private sector) to improve SNV’s market position and actively participate in external and internal networks;
- Facilitate learning, documentation and evidence-based knowledge development and sharing in collaboration with SNV’s global team and partners;
- Contribute to SNV Vietnam’s management as a member of the Country Management Team.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness, agroforestry, business administration, international trade or other relevant field.
Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 8 years of professional work experience, including international experience as consultant/advisor for private and/or development organisation on business development, preferably in Asia;
- Proven track record in resource mobilisation and business development;
- Experienced networker and relationship manager, especially with donors and partners;
- Experience in proposal writing and preparation of project documents;
- Proven track record working with medium and large private sector companies, preferably in agri-business, in the development of Inclusive Business/Shared Value Models;
- Experience in analysing/implementing value chain approaches in the Agriculture Sector;
- Experience in leading, managing and coaching a team of project managers or advisers;
- Experience in organising/executing baseline studies, business and investment plans, risk analyses, and impact measurement frameworks;
- Proven project management experience;
- Proven capacity in linking local productive initiatives with international best practices.
Other Requirements:
- Strong negotiation skills, leadership, team spirit and results orientation
- Entrepreneurial skills and attitude, initiative taking, networking
- Client - and team-oriented attitude
- Creative, communicative and proactive personality
- Excellent communication skills and writing skills in English
- Strong computer skills
- Vietnam experience and Vietnamese language skills highly desirable
Additional Information
This is a full-time position. Both national and international candidates will be considered.
Type of Contract: National / International
Contract Duration: One year initially with the possibility of expension
Start date: ASAP
Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.
How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before September 5, 2018 refer to this link Sector Leader Agriculture - Vietnam [2]
For more information, please refer to our website: www.snv.org/country/vietnam [3]
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.