M&E Officer cum Program Assistant (maternity leave cover)

M&E Officer cum Program Assistant

(maternity leave cover)

Based in Hanoi with frequent travel to other provinces (06 months Employment Contract)

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of €130 million, over 1,250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation, with decentralized management. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff) backstops our teams around the world.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 40 national and international staff, working on Agriculture and Renewable Energy projects, with a particular focus on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and Gender Equality. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi, with branch offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat and implements projects in over 50 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.

SNV Vietnam is now seeking a qualified candidate for the temporary vacancy of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer for the “AgResults Vietnam Emissions Reduction Challenge Project (AVERP)”. The commencement date is 1 June 2020 (earlier the better) and will last through December 31, 2020.

There will be diverse opportunities for field, science, evaluation and community development learning and hands-on experience for the successful candidate. We also offer a competitive remuneration package.

Major Responsibilities

Under the leadership of the Team Leader, the M&E Officer will provide the following roles with focus on M&E data compilation and aggregation; and support to AVERP’s entire implementation

Coordinate the field data collection and record field data in accordance with the project M&E system. Ensure that all M&E data are carefully documented, consolidated and cross-checked promptly upon received from field-based extension officers.
Work closely with all field-based extension staff for monitoring the technology application events; record and document deviations.
Liaise with the Competitors and Verifier to ensure consistency in work plans and reporting.
Assist the Team Leader in ensuring that all requirements of the Secretariat on project monitoring and evaluation are strictly followed by all engaged stakeholders
Support on collecting and management of agronomic and GHG emission samples and data
Compile lessons learnt and best practices of the project.
Provide other support to the Team Leader to ensure smooth running of project activities.
Support stakeholder relations in strategic aspects of the Competition.
Assist in liaison with the key stakeholders as needed.
Maintain and update project records in the SNV internal standard systems and provide regular reports to Team Leader, Business Development Unit and project team on project progress.

Candidate profile

University degree
At least 3 years of relevant working experience at international organisation(s); experience supporting and conducting field data collection of climate-smart agriculture or Rice development project is a plus
Understanding and experience in project monitoring and evaluation is preferable
Takes initiative and creative in solving problems
Ability to work independently and with the team with multi-tasking and “can-do” attitude
Good organizing skills and interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication skills (English and Vietnamese)
Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
Willing to travel to other provinces

Contract Duration:6 months contract.

Desired start date: Mid May or 1 June 2020

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package and contacts of up to 3 referees of your past employment to THIS LINK by 15 May 2020 latest.

Applications will be reviewed and the interviews will also be conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

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