Project Technical Specialist (WVV)

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Job Information:

Full time
Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Duty station: Quan Hoan Kiem, Vietnam
Deadline: ASAP

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

To provide technical support to THRIVE 2030 project in the areas of local value chain development/ Inclusive Market Systems Development (LVCD/iMSD) for the selected on-farm and off-farm commodities, linking farmers to sustainable markets, liaising with value chain actors and supporters, and exploring opportunities for value addition to improve the well-being of children. H/she will work with Project team members and other collaborating project partners and community stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Major Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation (60%)
Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Learning and Knowledge Management (25%)
Partnering, Networking, External Engagements (10%)
Other responsibilities (5%)

Knowledge/ Qualification for the role:

Required Professional Experience

Minimum 5 years of directly relevant professional experience in the area of local economic development or livelihood development.
Working experience/expertise in agribusiness, value chains, market-based value chains, others.
Strong experience in working with Government, private sector, NGO, and civil society groups
Research experience in conducting market assessment and value chain analysis
Experience in capacity building for local stakeholders/partners.

Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

A Bachelor Degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Marketing, Rural Development, Development Studies, Project Management, International development or related field. A Master Degree in relevant field is a plus

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including community-based organizations, local NGOs, local government and officials, donors, and colleagues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent coordination and planning skills
Excellent team player with minimum supervision
Excellent facilitation, presentation and reporting kills
Good understanding of inclusive and holistic programming such as; Climate smart approach, GESI responsive and transformative approaches, Market Led approaches, Financial Management, and mainstreaming strategies and activities into livelihood sector.
Strong partnering, conflict management, and consensus building, negotiation and contracting skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Experience working with both formal and informal financial Institutions
Willingness to work long hours when required
Self-motivated, innovative, and able to work under pressure
Willingness to support articulate and demonstrate World Vision’s core values in meaningful ways to colleagues, partners, children, parents and communities.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50 % of the time and occasionally internationally.
Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player
Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed.