Inclusive Value Chain and Markets Adviser – Agroforestry System (SNV)

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

SNV has been working in Viet Nam since 1995, and currently has over 30 national and international staff. SNV Viet Nam’s team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in more than 50 provinces, including the most remote and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country head office in Hanoi and regional offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat.

Project Design & Development:

• Conduct or manage/oversee Inclusive value-chain and market assessments and analyses to inform the design and development of agroforestry projects or investments
• Design of appropriate project interventions and approaches, aligned with key government policies and programmes to develop and strengthen value-chains for key products of agroforestry systems that benefit smallholders and agricultural cooperatives.

• Lead the technical assistance (applying and adapting SNV approaches and tools and/or other international best-practices), or oversee the management of consultants, developing detailed work plans and leading/managing key inclusive value-chain development project activities such as raising the awareness of all value-chain actors on the benefits and opportunities associated with diversified production systems in response to climate and market risks; development and delivery of training on inclusive value chain development for different types of project stakeholders including public and private sector partners, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), agricultural cooperatives and smallholder farmers; establishing/strengthening farmer organisation and cooperatives; capacity-building and training on farm business planning; development and strengthening of market linkages among value chain actors; improving access to finance for smallholders, cooperatives and MSMEs etc..

• Assist the team with the design of baseline assessments that collect appropriate data and identify appropriate targets and related indicators as well as monitoring methods for project M&E
• Work with project teams to ensure the regular collection of data and other information for monitoring performance against project outcomes and outputs.
• Work with independent evaluators during mid-term and endline project evaluations to support assessment of project performance in terms of impacts on smallholders and markets.

• Review project experiences and through reflective practices, identify lessons learned on and refine/improve SNV’s inclusive value chain development approaches and tools and develop knowledge products as appropriate for internal and external learning, knowledge management and communications.

• Identify and track potential business opportunities for SNV, advise on positioning with competitors/partners, and contribute to and support the development of project proposals (or sections thereof) relating to inclusive value chain development for relevant agricultural commodities and products.

• As a senior staff member proactively develop and maintain relationships with development and private sector partners, donors, local organisations (e.g. microfinance institutions, agri/rural finance institutions) and relevant government agencies
• Actively participate in and contribute to national policy dialogues, platforms and working groups pertaining to climate change and sustainable agriculture (e.g. the Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture in Viet Nam), acting as a knowledgeable face of the SNV organisation with partners particularly on topics related to inclusive value chains in rural upland and mountainous regions.

• Master’s degree in agricultural economics, international development, or related fields;

• At least 7 years experience in value-chain development for relevant sectors in upland regions of Viet Nam e.g. coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, maize, cassava, rubber, timber, Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) etc.
• Experience in conducting value-chain and market analysis/assessments and development of agriculture and rural development projects with strong private sector engagement.
• Strong report writing skills
• Committed, responsible, creative and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Good organisational skills and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills (English and Vietnamese)
• Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
• Willingness and ability to travel to project areas (up to 35% of time)

Contract duration:

• The position is offered as a full-time national staff contract for a term of 1 year with possible extension.

Working at SNV:

• SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.
• This position is ideally based out of the Country head office in Ha Noi (but Dalat/Buon Ma Thuot can also be considered)

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I'm Interested button at https://bit.ly/SNV-IVMA and complete your application by 3rd May 2023.

Please indicate the position of the title in your application letter

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.