About our organization
The International Center for Research in Agroforestry (also known as the World Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role which trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
The Project and Position
The Agroecology for resilient landscapes for the poor in Northern uplands (A4P) phase 2 project, co-funded by the Bread for the World, ICRAF and the Consultative Institute for Socio-Economic Development of Rural and Mountainous Areas (CISDOMA), and implemented in period of 2025-2028 by a ICRAF and CISDOMA. The project will target that Agroecology contributes to build and maintain resilient landscapes with environmental-friendly livelihoods of local poor ethnic minorities, reducing poverty in the Northwest region of Viet Nam. .
ICRAF Viet Nam country office is seeking for the dynamic motivated Field Technician to to carry out field project activities and provide on-site technical supports to local farmer cooperators in assigned location of Phinh Ho and Hanh Phuc commune, Lao Cai province. The post holder is also required to establish and maintain close collaboration with local agencies and partners in communes.
Under supervision of project manager and researcher, the Field Technician is expected to perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
1. The Agroecology for resilient landscapes for the poor in Northern uplands (A4P) phase 2 project
- Support the project staff in setting up and maintaining agroecological trials and demonstration landscapes in Hanh Phuc and Phinh Ho communes.
- Assist farmer groups in routine activities such as planting, maintenance, and record-keeping under technical guidance of senior project staff.
- Help organize and facilitate community meetings, farmer training sessions, and field events.
- Provide logistics support for fieldwork, such as preparing materials, tools, and transportation arrangements.
- Participate in household surveys and field data collection following established guidelines.
- Conduct basic monitoring of crops and trees (growth, survival rate, yield, etc.) and report to the project manager, senior field staff.
- Support in data entry, cleaning, and simple documentation of field activities.
- Maintain regular contact with local farmers and commune-level partners to ensure smooth field operations.
- Report promptly any field issues, weather impacts, or farmer feedback to the project manager and senior field staff.
- Support communication and mobilization of both female and male Hmong farmers to engage in project activities.
2. Other Responsibilities
- Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
- Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
- Perform other duties as requested by the project manager or senior field staff
Qualifications and Skills Required
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- University degree in agroforestry, agronomy, crop science, forestry, agriculture, sustainable NRM, rural development, or related field.
Minimum Work Experience:
- At least two years of relevant experience
- Experience in working with not-for-profit organizations or government institutions.
- Demonstrated experience with organizing farmer interest groups
- Demonstrated experience with ethnic minority and gender-work in the field
- Demonstrated experience in networking with different stakeholders
- Experience in project M&E and/or management is an asset.
Skills and Competencies
- Well organized; able to meet deadlines
- Good command of Vietnamese, ability to communicate in English or Hmong langue is a merit.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-cultural teams.
- Computer literacy, ODK-programming skills a bonus
- Good understanding of time management and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Good knowledge of negotiations and communication
- Good facilitation and public-speaking skill
- Willingness to spend most of the time in the field (Lao Cai and other provinces in the Northwest region)
- High interest in receiving feedback from others
Terms of offer
- Twenty-four (24) months contract with a competitive salary, to be highly renewed upon performance and budget availability.
- The contract is subject to 1 (one) months probation period, assessment of performance
- Start of working as soon as possible. Immediate availability to join ICRAF team is a merit.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email address
All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at the 13th floor, HCMCC building, 249A Thuy Khue street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: [email protected]. Applicants should indicate “Application – Field Technician” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until the 24 May 2026. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages local-based candidates to apply. We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site: