National Deputy Team Leader

SNV Vietnam’s Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development (TRVC) is a pioneering initiative and flagship project for SNV in the region. TRVC works with the private sector to introduce low-emission and climate resilient rice practices into the Mekong Delta. The project is amongst the first of its kind in Vietnam to introduce a best practice monitoring results and verification (MRV) system with a view to registration on the voluntary carbon market.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and capable Deputy Team Leader to support the implementation of the exciting flagship TRVC that runs until 2027. We are looking for an individual with a keen interest and experience in carbon projects and MRV systems, working with private sector, and a commitment to promoting gender and social inclusion.

About SNV Vietnam 

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable

and more equitable lives for all. We work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. By tailoring our approaches to different contexts, we contribute to impact at scale.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 60 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam’s team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in more than 30 provinces, including the remotest and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country office in Hanoi as well as project offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Tra Vinh, Da Lat and Buon Ma Thuot. Our work focuses on three sectors – Agri-Food, Water and Energy.

Program Summary

In the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, SNV Vietnam is implementing the project “Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development“ (TRVC) in An Giang, Dong Thap, and Kien Giang provinces. This exciting and innovative project aims to use a results-based financing mechanism to incentivize private enterprises in the rice value chain (RVC) to invest in scaling sustainable rice production among smallholder farmers (SHFs) and marketing domestically and internationally in the most rice intensive production provinces over five years (2022 2027). It is built on three core strategic objectives, namely

1. improving climate resilience,
2. optimizing rice value chain linkages, and
3. developing carbon markets.

The TRVC project aims to build on the successes of the AgResults Vietnam Emission Reduction Challenges Project (AVERP), which piloted the results-based prize incentive model in the Thai Binh province to attract a diverse pool of private sector actors to implement improved rice farming practices. Further project information can be found: TRVC.vn

JOB PURPOSE

The project is completing its first season for the low-emissions rice competition with selected companies engaged int eh rice value chain. TRVC has also worked with partners to design a tier 3 MRV system and has designed a detailed framework and process for monitoring evaluation and learning to measure results and application of low-emission and climate resilient rice methodologies This is therefore a critical time to onboard a senior member of the team that can support the Team Leader in the overall project implementation including the monitoring and deployment of the MRV system of TRVC; and take lead for the carbon project development component that including the procurement of the Project Developer, the carbon registry and input into national dialogues on carbon and NDCs.

The Deputy Team Leader will support the Team Leader in all project planning and implementation activities under the Work Packages of TRVC; and be responsible for four work components:

1. Overseeing and ensuring the smooth functions and result outcomes from the project’s established MRV; learning and aligning the compatibility of the project’s MRV versus the MRV of the 1 Million Hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice;
2. Leads and implement the required activities and protocols to register the carbon credit to the NDC of Viet Nam in accordance with government’s legal guidance; and develop carbon project with identified carbon registry;
3. Design and implement knowledge management events/materials in accordance with project’s proposal in innovative and efficient manner;
4. Support the development of documentation and evidence-based approach to initiate the policy-dialogue for enabling environment and legal framework to enhance public-private engagement for the transformation to low-carbon rice farming.  

1. Support the Team Leader with day-to-day Project Management and Implementation Activities

• Collaborate with the team members, Government partners, provincial project management units, consultants, partners, and relevant stakeholders to execute the Work Plan and key milestones.
• Plans and assigns deliverables and activities, reviews their progress, and addresses deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on project planning, deliverables agreed and budget set.
• Contribute to work planning and reporting, project closure and evaluation processes.
• Manage technical assistance, applying and adapting SNV approaches and tools.
• Timely identify and analyses risks/threats and makes sure relevant colleagues are informed, and update to the project Risk registration.

2. Project Technical Lead and Quality Assurance

• Ensure smooth delivery of the Gender Disability and social inclusion action plan and oversight of technical support provided by the project’s gender and disability specialists.
• Ensuring the smooth function and result outcomes from the project’s established MRV.
• Lead learning and aligning the compatibility of the project’s MRV versus the MRV of the 1 Million Hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice.
• Lead and implement the required activities and protocols to register the carbon credit to the NDC of Viet Nam in accordance with government’s legal guidance.
• Lead the work with partners to implement the necessary steps/activities for carbon project development and registration/listing with identified carbon registry.

3. People Management & Team Leadership

• Guide, develop, coach, and motivate team members and support organizational recruitment and HR processes
• Advise Team Leader and country management on contract conditions for consultants and Local Capacity Builders, within guidelines and project budget.

4. Analysis & Reporting

• Regularly write internal journal of project activities; key outcomes; lessons learnt and resolutions.
• Prepare monthly project updates and quarterly reports in accordance with SNV’s guidelines and requirements
• Prepare bi-annual and annual reports as required by Donor; mobilize support from MEL/Com/Admin team as needed.

5. Knowledge Development

• Contributes to internal and external knowledge development, by full documentation and sharing of project insights and results.
• Develops knowledge by attending workshops and conferences. Ensures lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice. When applicable, s/he can be appointed as (provincial) focal point of an expertise network.
• Contribute to SNV’s Carbon strategy and carbon working group

6. Development relationship and networking

• Identify and engage private sector actors to build the market-based value chains in project areas.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with relevant local and national government agencies.
• Work closely with project staff including Agriculture Sector Leader, National Project Manager, project consultants and team members as well as project partners and local stakeholders.

7. Contract Management & Project Accounting related to activities in Dong Thap, Kien Giang and An Giang Provinces

• Identify, develop ToRs and collaborate with departments for consultant recruitment and management.
• Ensure sound financial management and compliance with donor and SNV policies and procedures. 
• Supports the Team Leader in budgeting and forecasting, and in risk management.

8. Other tasks as required by the Team Leader.

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• Advanced degree in agriculture, agribusiness, climate change, business administration, sustainable development studies, natural resource management, or related field.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in project design, organizing, implementing, and reporting and/or project coordination/lead roles in international development organizations/projects.
• Demonstrated work knowledge and experience of the carbon crediting methodologies; and a reasonable understanding of the Measurement-Reporting-Verification (MRV) system for agriculture sector.
• Good knowledge of the policy frameworks on climate change, greenhouse gas mitigation, NDC and ideally carbon inventory
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate team members for effective project implementation
• Proven capacity for writing reports and documentation of knowledge in both English and Vietnamese
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with Government and Private Sector partners.
• Willingness to travel as required and authorized.

Desirable

• Knowledge of rice agronomic science and climate resilient rice cultivation technologies are advantage.
• Previous experience on sustainable rice development programs is an advantage, particularly in the Mekong Delta.
• Working knowledge of target national program on sustainable agriculture development, climate change adaptation and mitigation and climate finance is desirable.
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion related to gender and disability for establishing inclusive business modality preferred

Key Behaviours

• Being multi-tasking, problem-solving and can-do attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Vietnamese
• Professional with strong work ethics on integrity, transparency and standard roles model

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: 12 months, full-time, with possibility of extension

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Duty Station: Hanoi

Travel to Projects: Travel within Mekong Delta is expected

Report: Team Leader

How to apply?

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation in English latest by Feb 19.

Applicants will be requested to provide us with the contact details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV:

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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.

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