Consultant for Biogas Program

Implementation start date: a.s.a.p.
Application deadline: 1-9-2014

I/ GENERAL INFORMATION:

Direct report to: Program Director (PD)and Project Coordinator
Working relationship: The consultant is employed part-time by the Project Management Unit which is under the Department of Livestock Production of the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development.
Working location: Biogas Project Management Unit, R. 104, 2G Bldg., Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma Str., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi
Working time line: a.s.a.p. until end 31st of December 2014

II/ PROJECT BACKGROUND

The multiple award winning Biogas Program (BP) has been under implementation since 2003, and has supported construction of over 137.000 domestic biogas digesters in 53 provinces in Vietnam. The Program is going through some major changes, taking the last steps towards its goal “to develop a commercially viable domestic biogas sector” in Vietnam. The program is seeking an extension of their project approval provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) as of the end of 2014.

III/ POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The consultant will be responsible to lead the process leading up to MARD Approval of an extension of the Biogas Program from 01-01-2015 to 31-12-2015 to be able to continue to implement the biogas programme for the animal husbandry sector in Vietnam while seeking a new approval in 2015 for a new phase 3. In this capacity, the consultant will advise BP and SNV on the procedures, will support the project with identifying the right procedures and contacts.

IV/ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Advice the Biogas Program and SNV on the right procedures to follow to get the extension approval by the end of 2014
2.Join relevant meetings and activities with the different MARD departments to prepare for the development of the Project Document.
3.Support and advise on the development of the Project Document (PDO) to be submitted for approval, as well as the cover letter.
4.Write a report on how approval processes take place to support the biogas program and other SNV programs in the future for similar processes.

V/ REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong interpersonal skills: relationship building, communication, conflict resolution and coaching
  • Proven successful experience in MARD approval processes, and a strong network within the ministry.
  • Previous work experience within the MARD will be an advantage
  • A Master Degree (or higher) with relevant work experience
  • Proven track record in stakeholder management, relationship building
  • Excellent English and Vietnamese language proficiency; proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

VI/ HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and motivation letter to the PMU by e-mail before 01 September 2014

Please use both email addresses [email protected].

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Biogas Project Management Unit
Application Deadline: 
Mon, 2014-09-01