The SMEs Promote Resilience, Inclusion and Innovative Transformation (SPRINT) Program is a flagship initiative of Global Affairs Canada, implemented by Cowater International in the province of Lao Cai. The Program aims to improve the socio-economic well-being of ethnic minority women working in the agricultural sector by elevating their economic status, leadership and agency through the promotion of clean growth. The program will implement a series of interventions designed to strengthen the performance of EMW led MSMEs, cooperatives and producer groups in agrifood system. The primary beneficiaries are women living in the province of Yen Bai, while an overarching emphasis is placed on the inclusion of women from ethnic minority communities. It will respond to critical skills and knowledge gaps and incentivize the innovation and adoption of clean and resilient production solutions, including climate smart agriculture, Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficient (EE) among EMW led businesses.
We are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
- Component Lead and Gender Equality & Women’s Economic Empowerment (GEWEE) Specialist (Re-post). Deadline: Nov 21, 2025
- Grant and Finance Officer (temporary position). Deadline: Nov 21, 2025
- Consultant(s)/Consulting firm to provide Training/coaching on Production and business planning for MSMEs/coops/producer groups (Act 1111.1&1111.2) (Re-post). Deadline: Nov 16, 2025
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application in English with the subject line of “SPRINT – Position Applied” to [email protected]. We appreciate all applications, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.