PROGRAMME OFFICER - RICE VALUE CHAIN

Oxfam Novib is looking for a qualified candidate who will be taking the Programme Officer – Rice Value Chain position. The Programme Officer will ensure effective delivery of the project “Greening our Rice: Gender Just, Low-Carbon Rice Value Chains in Vietnam (GORice)” through provision of quality management and technical support on planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and learning process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual plans and budgets of the assigned project in consultation with the relevant stakeholders
• Support partners in project implementation through technical advice on sustainable and climate smart agriculture practices and value chain development. Develop and maintain relationships with national and local partners and authorities.
• Contribute to build capacities of partners, enterprises and beneficiaries on relevant topics such as climate smart agriculture, inclusive business, collective marketing, women economic empowerment, consumer awareness raising, etc.
• Work closely with partners, enterprises, and beneficiaries to assess training needs, develop training curriculum in line with Oxfam and other tested training materials, facilitate participatory training sessions and follow up with impact of the training.
• Contribute to writing/capturing assigned project learning documents, case studies, video clips and take part in sharing and promoting good practices and lessons within Oxfam and with external stakeholders.
• Implement and review the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework of the project, and work with partners for conducting baseline surveys, progress monitoring events, producing project reports, ensure internal and external reporting is done as per the agreed timeline and requirements.
• Monitor project spending, review financial reports prepared by partners, and facilitate auditing of fund usage.
• Actively network with relevant working groups, government agencies to develop and implement joint initiatives at local or/and national/ regional level(s).
• Act as Oxfam’s representative at provincial or/and national(s) level as required;
• Ensure the linkages and coherence of the assigned projects to the program strategy and broader Oxfam in Vietnam’s country strategy.
• Contribute to create synergy with other components or project/program of Oxfam in Vietnam such as gender equality, private sector engagement, climate resilience, etc.
• Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s and donor’s (where relevant) operational policies, procedures and guidelines in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

Essential:

• University degree/postgraduate, preferably in agriculture, economics, environment and other related fields
• Substantial knowledge about sustainable and low carbon agriculture or rice sector, inclusive value chain development and familiarity with innovative approaches to address the related problems.
• Substantial working experience with development programmes/projects and private sector in Vietnam.
• Sound experience in project management, project MEAL and negotiation with participatory approaches.
• Sound experience in resource management, e.g. finance, assets.
• Practical knowledge and experience of projects design, report writing, developing training and IEC materials with experimental learning cycle methodology, advocacy and inter-agency networking and coordination.
• Sound experience in managing and monitoring development projects, including partnership management.
• Good analytical thinking skills and abilities to influence others.
• Good social and intercultural skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Good computer skills (writing and spreadsheet programmes).
• Willingness to travel to remote areas of Vietnam.
• Self-Awareness
• Mutual accountability
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity

In addition:

• Result orientation
• Cooperation
• Analysis
• Listening
• Relationship building

Desirable

• Strategic thinking and judgement
• System thinking

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile to https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/13925/

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Oxfam Confederation currently has 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We share a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty, injustice, and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens, accountable states and responsible private sector, and that it is fundamental to Vietnam’s development. Oxfam in Vietnam contributes to a shift from the current growth-based development model to a Human Economy that cares about People and the Planet.

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Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.