Project and Safeguards Officer

1. Environmental and Social Safeguards Support (50%)

• Serve as the focal point for day-to-day safeguards coordination under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and relevant advisors.
• Support implementation of environmental and social safeguards requirements in line with DFAT and SNV policies.
• Coordinate with safeguards consultants and rice value chain companies to ensure safeguards measures are applied.
• Monitor safeguards action plans risk mitigation measures and follow-up actions for project activities.
• Support screening documentation record keeping and reporting related to safeguards compliance.
• Assist safeguards with due diligence for carbon registration certification and carbon credit-related activities.
• Track incidents grievances or non-compliance issues and escalate as required.
• Support awareness raising and basic training for staff partners and contractors on safeguards requirements.

2. Project Coordination and Implementation Support (50%)

• Support day-to-day implementation of project activities under the guidance of the Project Coordinator.
• Coordinate with government counterparts consultants private sector partners and internal teams to organize meetings workshops training and field missions.
• Assist in preparing workplans schedules logistics arrangements and procurement requests.
• Track progress of assigned activities and follow up on deliverables timelines and action points.
• Support preparation of reports meeting minutes documentation and filing systems.
• Support budgeting for assigned activities and coordinate with Finance and Procurement teams on resource planning.
• Support consultant procurement and contract administration including task orders deliverable tracking review coordination and payment processing in line with SNV procedures.
• Liaise with PMEL GEDSI Communications and Operations teams to ensure smooth implementation across components.
• Provide coordination support for technical workstreams such as policy dialogue circular economy pilots or carbon-related activities as assigned.

3. Cross-cutting Responsibilities

• Maintain close coordination with the Project Coordinator and relevant teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Promote inclusive responsible and risk-aware implementation across all project activities.
• Undertake other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator Deputy Team Leader or Team Leader consistent with the role.

Qualifications :

• Vietnamese
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as environmental management social sciences agriculture development studies project management or related disciplines.
• At least 7 years of experience working with donor-funded programs NGOs or international development organizations. Experience in environmental agriculture or safeguards-related projects is an advantage.
• Good understanding and familiarity with international donor safeguards frameworks and standards (e.g. DFAT World Bank IFC ADB or similar) is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting project implementation field activities workshops consultant coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with budgeting procurement contract administration and reporting processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Competency

• Communication
• Flexiblity
• Perseverance
• Result Orientation
• Focus on quality
• Coaching

Additional Information :

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: 12 months full-time with possibility of extension

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Duty Station: Hanoi

Travel to Projects: Travel within Mekong Delta is expected

Reports to: Project Coordinator

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 2nd June 2026.

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

Vetting:

At SNV we prioritize safety and security for all employees. We conduct thorough background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time