International Knowledge Management Intern (Re-advertised)

International Knowledge Management Intern
Project “Sowing Seeds of Change – Community based Climate change mitigation through sustainable rice production” (Re-advertisement)

Background

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+.

SNV is engaged in the agriculture sector implementing Value Chain, Inclusive Business, and Climate Change Adaption & Mitigation activities. In agriculture, SNV works with smallholder farmers to provide innovative, market-based solutions to questions on market access, value chains, food security and sustainable production. SNV is currently implementing a DFAT/Australian Aid funded project to support and build the capacity of small holder rice producers and provincial agencies in Quang Binh and Binh Dinh to implement a project “Sowing seeds of change – Community based climate change mitigation through sustainable rice production” (SSC project). The project will support and build the capacity of small-holder rice producers and provincial agencies to reduce Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve small-holder benefits from rice production in central Vietnam by introducing low emission production practices of System of Rice Intensification (SRI), utilizing renewable energy (RE) generated from rice residues and promoting the value chain development (VCD) of “green rice”.

SNV is looking for an International Intern to support Knowledge management, business development, communication and research/analysis for the SSC project.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project manager to enhance and facilitation of the Knowledge management and promotion plan for the project.
• Support development and publication/launching of Knowledge management products of the project in general and thematic components (SRI, RE, IB) in particular.
• Support in the project PR material development for communication and business development activities.
• Support in report and document development and proof reading for donor’s and clients
• Assist in data collection, analysis systematization and case study development as part of M&E and promotion.
• Assist in agriculture research and networking activities.

Candidate Profile

• English native speaker
• Excellent oral and written (English) communication skills
• University degree in economics, agriculture, agronomy, agribusiness, international development or related field
• Experience in the agriculture sector
• Some experience in knowledge management, monitoring & evaluation, and communication activities
• Understanding of  agriculture value chains, market-based approach, sustainable production standards
• Good organizing skills and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency in Windows and Office based programs

The working duration is expected from December 2014 till June 2015, with approximately 120 working days. SNV will support the intern a limited daily working allowance and local travelling expenses when the intern is required to work in the fields out of the working station in Hanoi. He/she will report to the SSC Project Manager, and work with multi-national team of professionals with rich and diverse fields of expertise.

Application

Please send your application letter a CV and supporting documentation to [email protected] and c.c. to [email protected] by 14 November 2014.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview when further details will be provided.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org