JOB DESCRIPTION

PROGRAMME OFFICER - Value Chain Development

Reference number: POVCD171102

The post is a fulltime, fixed-term, 2-yearcontract with possible extension,based in Hanoi with frequent domestic travel in Vietnam.

Role:

To ensure effective delivery of the agriculture/aquaculture Value Chain Development projects through provision of high quality overall management of project cycle from designing, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, to documentation of project results and learning.

Report to: Program Manager

Gross Annual Salary Range: VND 343,685,322 – VND 549,896,515

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting of assigned projects
• Support partners in program/project development and implementation through technical advice on sustainable and inclusive value chain developments-related issues, develop and maintain relationship with partners, localauthoritiesand other relevant value chain actors in the project areas.
• Contribute to build capacities of partners, SMEs and farmer groupson related areas such as inclusive business, sustainable production and marketing,research and advocacy, etc.
• Work closely with partners, SMEs and farmer groups to assess training needs, develop training curriculum in line with Oxfam and other tested training materials, facilitate training sessions and follow up with impact of the training.
• Contribute to writing programme/project learning documents, case studies, blogs, video clips and take part in policy advocacy for good practices, lessons, processes of the programme.
• Implement and review Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework of the assigned projects, and contribute to baseline surveys, progress monitoring events, producing project reports in time as per scheduled.
• Monitor project spending, review financial reports prepared by project partners
• Actively network with relevant working groups, value chain actors, government agencies to develop and implement joint initiatives and advocacy events at local or/and national level(s).
• Act as Oxfam’s representative at provincial or/and national(s) level as required;
• Ensure the linkages and coherence of the assigned projects to the broader Oxfam in Vietnam’s value chain development and private sector engagement strategy
• Contribute to create synergy with other components or projects of Oxfam in Vietnam, such as CSR standards, women economic empowerment, SME development, etc
• Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s and donor’s (where relevant) operational policies, procedures and guidelines in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Work in close collaboration with other Oxfam teams, contribute to the development and implementation of Oxfam strategy and programmes in Vietnam.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• University degree/post graduate, preferably Agri-business, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent
• Substantial knowledge about sustainable agriculture value chain development and familiarity with innovative approaches to address the related problems.
• Substantial working experience with development programmes/projectsand private sector in Vietnam.
• Practical knowledge and experience of projects design, report writing, developing training and IEC materials, advocacy and inter-agency networking and coordination
• Sound experience in resource management, e.g. finance, assets.
• Sound experience in managing and monitoring value chain development projects, including partnership management.
• Good analytical thinking skills and abilities to influence others.
• Good social and intercultural skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Good computer skills (writing and spreadsheet programmes).
• Willingness to travel to remote areas of Vietnam.

How to apply

• Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the detailed curriculum vitae with letter of application in English, including copies of relevant certificates and reference, please send your application package to: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com.
• Deadline 05/12/2017
• Title: “OXFAM_POVCD171102_Full name”

Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned. Any question, please contact 024.3826.5118 (Mr. Thang).