SNV Vietnam’s Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development (TRVC) is a pioneering initiative and flagship project for SNV in the region. TRVC works with the private sector to introduce low-emission and climate resilient rice practices into the Mekong Delta. The project is amongst the first of its kind in Vietnam to mobilize pay-for-results as catalytic to incentivize private sector to scale low-emission and sustainable rice farming with smallholders’ farmers; and the international verification (MRV) system with a view to registration on the voluntary carbon market.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and capable Deputy Team Leader to support the implementation of the exciting flagship TRVC that runs until 2027. We are looking for an individual with excellent project management and team leadership experience, and a keen interest in carbon markets, working with private sector, and a commitment to promoting gender and social inclusion.

About SNV Vietnam 

SNV (www.snv.org) is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and currently has over 50 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 20 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.

Program Summary

In the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, SNV Vietnam is implementing the project “Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development“ (TRVC) in An Giang, Dong Thap, and Kien Giang provinces. This exciting and innovative project aims to use a results-based financing mechanism to incentivize private enterprises in the rice value chain (RVC) to invest in scaling sustainable rice production among smallholder farmers (SHFs) and marketing domestically and internationally in the most rice intensive production provinces over five years (2022 2027). It is built on three core strategic objectives, namely:

1. improving climate resilience,
2. optimizing rice value chain linkages, and
3. developing carbon markets.

Job Purpose

The MEL Assistant is a member of the MEL team and supports the Team Leader and MEL Advisor in the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities for the TRVC project. The position contributes to routine data collection, data management, field monitoring, documentation, and administrative support to ensure accurate, timely, and well-organized MEL information. Through this support, the role helps strengthen project tracking, reporting, and learning processes in line with the TRVC Work Plan and donor requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL) is crucial for the high-quality implementation of projects and the development and evidence of our approaches. MEL facilitates data-driven decision-making by showing whether results are coming about as expected, and whether adjustments to project strategies, assumptions, and our approaches are needed. TRVC’s MEL approach is based on a set of quality criteria that support teams to use MEL throughout the project life cycle, from design to closure, to test project strategies, inform potential adjustments and learn what impact the project is having. In practice, MEL means constant analysis, reflection, and improvement of our work – enabling successful tailoring of approaches to local problems and contexts and full transparency for our donors and partners. TRVC already designed a full set of Program logics, MEL and Result Framework for its 5-year implementation.

Under the leadership of the Team Leader; and in collaboration with the Project’s MEL Advisor and MEL Officers, the MEL Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Monitoring & data management support

• Support routine data collection and monitoring activities using agreed MEL tools and frameworks.
• Support periodic field monitoring visits, including notetaking, attendance tracking, and documentation.
• Assist with data entry, data cleaning, and updating.
• Support simple data quality checks and data audits as instructed.
• Help update project tracking records on results, milestones, and deliverables in line with the TRVC Work Plan.

2. Documentation & reporting support

• Prepare meeting minutes and support documentation of MEL meetings and learning sessions.
• Maintain and organize the MEL filing system (electronic and hard copies).

3. Administrative & other support

• Provide logistical and administrative support for MEL activities.
• Support translation of project and MEL documents when required.
• Perform other MEL-related tasks assigned by the MEL Advisor and Team Leader.

• Vietnamese
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Development, Sociology, Economic or related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in development sector (NGOs, CSOs).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic understanding or interest in monitoring, data management, or development work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Google Sheets and other data visualisation platforms
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese

Competency

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Result orientation
• Initiative

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: Team Leader

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: www.snv.org/careers.

How 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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