National Deputy Project Manager Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation in Agriculture

The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will work in support to and under the management of the appointed Project Manager (PM) to ensure quality control and thus timeliness of technical deliverables. He/she will take on responsibilities as a senior manager of VNADAPT. These duties include but are not limited to: leading the development review and update of implementation plans; planning and delivering field operations and implementation; support the management of financial resources; support procurement planning; initiating and supervising monitoring and evaluation processes; coordination with project implementing partners on the timely delivery. Thus he/she will be the linemanager of technical project staff and consultants. .

Liaison with political partners at central and regional/subregional levels will play an important part in the assignment.

Further as the project deals with adaptive measures in agriculture taking the technical lead in issues related to Nature based Solutions in close cooperation with the consortium partners.

She/he will support PM and SNV to ensure full compliance with the contractual obligations and specific donor regulations as well as obtaining compliance with specific national regulations. The incumbent will lead the programme reporting process to the donor.

In an advisory role to the PM the DPM will support performance assessment of SNV project staff working on VNADAPT (including staff based out of regional offices in Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands). In addition to performing as a project manager the DPM is expected to provide support to the PM on identifying national technical expertise and liaising closely with local stakeholders and partners.

The DPMs duty station is either Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall support to the Project Manager coordination and detailed work planning
• Operational management of the budget and tasks
• Techncial leadership and support to SNV project staff in ensuring delivery of SNV work package components
• Political partner liaison and project governance framework development/ institutional arrangements
• Consortium liaison and technical exchange on delivery of workpackages and related activities
• Support the establishment of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) lead in the secretarial function of SNV to PSC
• Take the lead in working with provincial and district authorities on technical and operational matters;
• Build strengthen and manage partnerships with governments key partners institutions and stakeholders
• Support the coordinated management of subcontractors and coordinate project consortium partners
• Lead in and organise in regular technical / administrative meetings subcontractors and coordinate project consortium partners delivery
• Support the PM in ensuring complementarity and coordination of project activities between consortium partners in line with the project Theory of Change
• Ensure the proper utilisation of financial resources of the project including the matching grant facility;
• Monitor the project performance against set indicators and milestones advise the PM on real and potential deviation from the work plans
• Implement and further develop mitigation plans to reduce risks and advise the PM on suitable corrective actions
• Initiate suitable knowledge management processes advise on products
• Contribute and compile technical and financial reports to SNV and the donor on project performance;
• Participate in and contribute to relevant conferences forums and events at national or provincial level in support of NbS practices
• Chair the Climate Change Working Group during SNVs chairmanship tenure.
• Other tasks as assigned by the PM and or Sector Leader

Qualifications :

• A Masters degree in business agriculture forestry economics international development or a related field. A Bachelors degree in the same fields accompanied by extensive and proven practical work experience
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible works in managing international donorfunded projects
• Proven ability to work independently; effectively manage time competing priorities and complex tasks; and identify opportunities and challenges and propose appropriate responses or solutions
• Solid and demonstrated experience in project management and demonstrated ability to manage complex institutional coordination arrangements and multiple political and consortium partners
• A clear understanding of current GoV priorities in the agriculture and forestry sectors including transformational processes Economy
• Proven experience in implementing multifaceted projects in sectors e.g. ClimateSmart Agriculture AgriBusiness
• Background in/ understanding of agribusiness/private sector engagement in key agricultural sectors (among others coffee rice treecrops shrimps) value chain development and climate smart agriculture/climate change adaptation
• Background / exposure to Naturebased solutions in Agriculture
• Highlymotivated selfstarter with strong technical and organizational skills who takes individual accountability seriously; Fluency in both written and spoken English (C 1 level) as well as in Vietnamese
• Willingness to travel to all project locations

Preferred requirements:

• Excellent social and networking skills ability to engage with the private sector civil society and governments

• Experience in value chain development and innovative financing models
• Strong strategic decisionmaking and excellent communication (written and oral) including reporting and presentation skills
• Good understanding and practical experiences in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders e.g. government authorities international donors private sector in agribusiness national research institutions

• Working experience within a GoV setting (e.g. MoAE provincial operations) and an understanding of Decree 114 would be advantageous
• Exposure to Naturebased solutions for adaptation in Agriculture (NbSA) would be advantageous

Additional Information :

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: 12 months fulltime with possibility of extension

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Duty Station: Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh City

Travel: up to 40

Report: Project Manager VN ADAPT

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials match the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation in English no later than 2 May 2025.

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 reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the stated deadline if a qualified candidate is identified.

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

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