Business Origination Advisor and Component Lead

1. Component Lead Work Package 3

• Lead the design planning and implementation of all technical activities under the assigned Component. 
• Be accountable for achieving Componentlevel outputs targets and indicators within approved timelines. 
• Lead strategy development and adaptive planning to address implementation challenges and ensure results delivery. 
• Ensure technical coherence quality assurance and integration of crosscutting issues (e.g. GESI safeguarding) within Component activities.  
• Lead Componentlevel technical work planning and contribute inputs to the consolidated project workplan. 
• Lead and provide direct technical services relating business entrepreneurship grant management to project stakeholders
• Coordinate activities and timelines with other Components and consortium partners to ensure a oneproject approach. 
• Maintain activity schedules and track progress against agreed plans.  
• Serve as the primary focal point for technical engagement with relevant government departments provinces and focal points related to the Component. 

2. Business development and pipeline management

• Work with Value Chain Specialists and other VN-ADAPT technical and management team members to identify pipeline
• Ensure CRM system is updated.
• Contribute to organization of or participation in early market engagement networking and SNV and project events
• Support in proposal development for co-investments and lead in facilitation of applications through to acceptance of proposals in line with the project partnership guidelines and environmental and social safeguarding requirements

3. Provide support in scoping and structuring new business cases in target landscapes:

• Contributes to the identification and preparation of investment proposals undertaking analysis and discussions with internal staff & clients as appropriate
• Ensuring compliance of business cases with the project business partnerships guidelines and operational manuals
• Supporting planning and execution of due diligence assessments and plans of companies
• Analyses financial data including ratios projections budgets etc.
• Supports legal contracting process together with the SNV business support team.

4. Monitoring a portfolio of contracted grants and technical assistance in the target landscapes

• Prepares (credit) reviews including market and financial analysis
• Provides inputs to the VN-ADAPT Management and Technical team by responding to requests for information/support
• Support MEL processes by providing technical inputs data and documentation for Component activities.

5. Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

• Contribute to analysis of results and identification of corrective or adaptive measures to achieve targets.
• Contribute to project and organizational reporting and communications
• Support the development of communications and Knowledge management products highlighting Component achievements.

6. Providing analysis and support

• Contribute to organizational business development and learning initiatives
• Assists team members in other aspects of the portfolio management process
• Other duties as assigned by line manager.

Qualifications :

• Vietnamese citizen
• Master degree preferably in agriculture economics finance business administration natural resource management or agriculture-related engineering;
• Minimum of 8 years working experience as investment and/or inclusive business expert;
• Working experience in an international environment and/or in emerging markets is a plus.
• Proven experience in providing business development and marketing support to companies
• Proven experience in developing bankable business plans for starting and existing companies
• Proven experience in the Agri Food sector (highly preferable)
• Knowledge of climate adaptation or nature-based solutions a plus
• Good understanding of environmental and social safeguards (assessments and plans)
• Knowledge of gender and social inclusion and womens economic empowerment is highly preferable

Competencies

• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills including financial modelling skills;
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build productive internal and external working relationships
• Displays a strong service and client orientation;
• Strong team player;
• Good networking skills;
• Pro-active work attitude and can do solution-oriented attitude;
• Strong skills in planning administration organising and prioritising;
• Risk aware and able to escalate issues when necessary;
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal;
• Affinity with SNVs mission and core behaviours.

Additional Information :

Contract Duration: SNV Vietnam offers a one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Duty Station: Based in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam with travel within the Project area in the Mekong Delta Central Highlands and beyond ( to 25%)

Report Line: VN ADAPT Deputy Project Manager (DPM)

Desired start date: ideally in June 2026

Working at SNV:

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts. For more information please visit our website: to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 22 May 2026.

SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time