Project Officer (SNV)

Job Description

Positions: 3 (Three) Project Officer

Contract Type:              National employment contract

Contract Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension based on the performance

Expected Start Date:     ASAP

Duty Station:                 Hanoi, Vietnam

Travel to Projects: 10-15%

Deadline: 12/9/2023

Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org .

SNV has been present in the country for well over 25 years, working in all three sectors. SNV in Vietnam implemented projects in the Agrifood, Water and the Energy sector. Over the past 20 years, the Energy sector focussed most prominently on establishing a viable biodigester sector, but also included work on clean cook stoves, biomass-energy research and solar.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 40 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 30 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.

Requirements

Performing monitoring, evaluation and learning

Agriculture & inclusive value-chain development

Climate Change (Climate smart agriculture, Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem-based Adaptation)

Private sector engagement and investment

Gender inclusion

Circular economy

Qualifications

University degree

At least 3 years of relevant working experience at international organisation(s); experience supporting climate-smart agricultural or rice development project is a plus

Understanding and experience in project monitoring and evaluation is preferable

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

Benefits

Successful candidates will be entitled to competitive salary and benefits; including sophisticated training on M&E from international experts; and learning the first rate project implementation and management with multi-disciplined subjects for career development.

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. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the base of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

At SNV we prioritise safety and security for all employees. We conduct thorough background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.?