SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term country presence in over 24 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services - empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 30 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam’s team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in more than 50 provinces, including the remotest and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country office in Hanoi and project offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Lam Dong province. Our work focuses on three sectors – Agri-Food, Energy, and Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH).

The Tra Vinh Community Development Project

SNV Vietnam is expected to begin to implement a long-term Community Development Project (CDP) assigned by a near-shore wind power project developer – the Tra Vinh Wind Power No. 1 Joint Stock Company (TWPC) and Climate Fund Managers (CFM). The objective of the CDP is to deliver net positive environmental and social impacts in the areas and communities where TPWC is operational and therefore an associated CDP is required. The project areas are in Truong Long Hoa, Dan Thanh and Long Toan communes of Duyen Hai town and Ngu Lac commune of Duyen Hai district, Tra Vinh province.

The CDP is expected to focus on improving local livelihoods by investingin market-based approaches and the development of inclusive value-chains for sustainable aquaculture and horticulture, as the main livelihood sources in the area. Interventions will have a strong emphasis on promoting climate resilient approaches and on women’s economic empowerment in the respective value-chains in the target areas.

SNV is seeking for a suitable candidate for the post Field Assistant to support the implementation of the CDP project in Tra Vinh. 

Under the leadership of the Project Manager (PM), the incumbent will provide the following roles and support to the project implementation.

• Provide daily support in all project activities, working closely with the value chain advisor, field coordinator and project officer.
  • Support to organise meetings/events/field work with project team and local stakeholders
  • Support farmers, farmer groups and local partners in project implementation
  • Take meeting notes, collect relevant data for the project
  • Take photos and videos when needed
• Perform other tasks required by Project Manager or Sector Leader

• Bachelor’s degree in environment, agriculture, social science and/or another relevant degree.
• Is familiar and experienced working in the project areas
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders from farmers, authorities, and other organizations for communication, monitoring environment experiments, study.
• Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
• Ability to work in a team and to sometimes tight deadlines.

Application Deadline: by April 10, 2023.

Contract Duration: This is a full-time position for national candidates for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Contract Type: Local (open to Vietnamese nationals only)

Duty Stations: in Tra Vinh

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to approval of funds from the donors.