01 Value Chain and Market Development Expert
Lux-Development, the Executing Agency for Bilateral Co-operation financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is assisting the Provincial People’s Committee (PPC) of Cao Bang and a number of technical line ministries and departments by delivery of international and national TA and capacity building to implement the initiative called “Developing Business with the Rural Poor”, which is part of a province-wide programme in the Cao Bang province - predominantly designed by- and financed through- loan support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), commenced in mid-2008.
The recently launched project VIE/029 - “Technical Assistance” (TA) towards “Developing Business with the Rural Poor in Cao Bang” has a planned duration of 3 years.
Lux-Development Support Team lead by a Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) is looking for candidates to fill the following positions: 01 Value Chain and Market Development Expert (VCDE)
Key responsibilities:
- Lead in developing strategic framework and proposals of Lux-Development advisory support to the Program Management Unit in agricultural products. This includes a hands-on approach during the implementation phase of the action plan;
- Assist the Program Management Unit in promoting the functioning of the service market (supply and demand sides) around selected agro-value chains;
- Assist the Program Management Unit in supporting clients/partners in building and maintaining market linkages, networks and partnerships between them
- Strengthening the capacity of (local) government (Program Management Unit) and selected line agencies
- Other tasks that may be required by the CTA.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Business Administration or relevant fields (Masters Degree a plus);
- At least 3 year-experience in advisory work and pro-poor value chain/private sector development (international organisations is a preference)
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Broad experience in capacity development and organizational learning
- Proficient with the MS Office package and Internet use
- Excellent communication skills;
- Innovative and creative, team player;
- Willingness to work in a remote rural mountainous area of Vietnam
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year, renewable (with two-month probation)
REMUNERATION:
Salary, social and medical insurance: as per Lux-Development’s practices;
Housing allowance: 150 USD/month for those who reside outside Cao Bang;
Transportation support: project provides bi-monthly shuttle from Cao Bang to Hanoi and vice versa
DUTY STATION: Cao Bang, Vietnam with frequent travel to districts and communes.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: 28. July 2010
HOW TO APPLY: Applications in English consisting of:
(i) a covering motivation letter
(ii) a Curriculum Vitae in English and minimum of two referee’s contacts; and
(iii) copies of relevant degrees, certificates
must be forwarded by e-mail to: Lux-Development, Ms. Pham Thu Thuy, Project VIE/029 Cao Bang Office at [email protected] or [email protected], specifying in the subject line, e.g. “VCDE/VIE029” .
Detailed Job Description and further information about remunerations and benefits can be provided upon request to the above email address.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview(s) (tentatively on 02.08. 2010)
Women /ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply.