National Deputy Team Leader/Biogas Value Chain (BVC) Development Specialist

SNV Vietnam is looking for a National Deputy Team Leader/Biogas Value Chain (BVC) Development Specialist, based in Hanoi, Vietnam (Employment contract)
(The position will be confirmed subject to donor approval of the project)

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using the market based approach, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

SNV Vietnam is currently seeking a National Deputy Team Leader/BVC Development Specialist for the Low Carbon Agricultural Support Project (LCASP) implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and 10 provinces of Vietnam. The project is supported by the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Vietnam. Project implementation is expected to last until December 2018. The overall objective of the Project is to reduce air, water and soil pollution by supporting Climate Smart Agricultural Waste Management Practices (CSAWMP), with emphasis on treating livestock wastes through the expanded use of biogas and bio-slurry processing technologies.  A long-term contribution will be made towards sustainable economic growth, self-reliance and the fight against poverty in Vietnam. 

We are looking for a dynamic candidate to fill in the post

Responsibilities:

• Assist the international Team Leader (TL) 
• Review and develop standards and codes of conduct for the promotion of BVC Management and CSAWMP
• Develop policy and institutional framework for implementation and monitoring of BVC, CSAWMP, good waste management practices, standards, certification, etc.
• Work with the training consultant to identify the necessary training
• Promote and facilitate coordination between CPMU, MARD agencies and institutions, PPMUs and other consultants.
• Advise on the update and development of biogas digester design and guidelines for users
• Assess the viability of livestock farms and other enterprises with respect to new biogas investments and estimate the potential improvement of the existing biogas systems and potential promotion of small biogas plants (SBPs), medium biogas plants (MBPs) and large biogas plants (LBPs); assess how readily various potential technologies can be utilized for large-scale applications in the project areas;
• Review, assess and update national and appropriate international experience with small, medium- and large-scale biogas plants design technologies, and the implications for local authorities (provinces, districts and communes) and other stakeholders (government institutions, financial institutions, NGOs, private, enterprises and households);
• Carry out a review of basic documents on manure types and local climates and assess technology options available in Viet Nam, and provide recommendations regarding priority technologies, marketing, and management for bio-slurry based CSAWMP development, based on local conditions;
• Update the institutional, management structure, coordination, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for a nationwide biogas program for both household and medium- to large-scale biogas including recommendation to empower relevant agencies;
• Assist the CPMU with the preparation of the Project Completion Report, drawing on estimates of project outputs, outcomes and impacts in accordance with ADB and Government of Viet Nam guidelines and requirements, and identify lessons learnt, and suggest directions and recommendations for follow up after project completion.

Candidate profile:

• Master degree in agriculture, environment, and/or management or any other relevant education.
• At least 5 years’ experience with Biogas Value Chain Management and formulating of business plans and feasibility studies for the investments proposed under the project.
• Experience with other agriculture waste management and business management.
• At least 10 years’ experience with project implementation, have participated at least 3-5 relevant ODA projects), in particular ADB projects, and supervision and management of consultants.
• Proven planning, management, reporting and interpersonal communication skills;
• Experience with the organization of quality and management systems.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English;
• Computer literate, and good ability to make presentations

Contract Duration: one year employment contract with possibility of extension

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to [email protected] by September 1st , 2014.

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

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