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Mekong Delta Programme M&E and Communications Officer
Vacancy #: 6431
Unit: Vietnam Programme Coordination
Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location: Vietnam Country Office, Hanoi, Viet Nam
This position will be based in Ho Chi Minh City with frequent travel to project field sites.
Reporting to: Agriculture and Nature-based Solutions Coordinator
Work percentage: 100%
Grade: P1
Expected start date: 15 June 2023
Type of contract: Fixed-term (12 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date: 31 May 2023
BACKGROUND
This is a local recruitment. Only Vietnamese nationals, individuals with residence status or the appropriate employment visa for Viet Nam are eligible to apply. The remuneration and benefits package for this position is established with reference to the local labour market and in line with the IUCN conditions of service for Viet Nam. This position will be based in Ho Chi Minh City with frequent travel to project field sites.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The position is responsible for developing and maintaining a project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for the Mekong Delta Programme, and to produce communications outputs of the Programme.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The position is responsible for:
- designing, maintaining and updating M&E systems for all projects being managed out of the HCMC office. This currently includes the Coke, PAN CPV, Hatfield, UBS and MDC projects. A VN ADAPT project will be included in 2024;
- managing project M&E budget lines to conduct M&E field activities;
- communications and negotiations with provincial officials and managers to obtain authorization to collect monitoring data and communicating analysis with same officials;
- collection and checking of field information for M&E and communications purposes. This may require the hiring and supervision of temporary staff or volunteers to assist with data collection;
- producing timely high-quality M&E analytical reports on a regular basis for project managers. Timely submission of reports are critical in order to meet donor reporting deadlines;
- leading or assisting programme staff with the collection of field data or field research for use with project proposals on tight timelines;
- assisting the Agriculture and Nature-based Solutions Coordinator, project officers, and the Vietnam Communications and Outreach Officer with the production and publication of project related communications output;
- acting as backup for project officers (logistic supports) as needed or in an overload situation.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Agriculture and Nature-based Solutions Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS
- Academic studies of three to five years, ending in a University degree or equivalent qualification in science or other recognized discipline;
- Requires qualification in a technical skill with at least 5 years of relevant work experience;
- Post requires fluency in English and Vietnamese languages;
- At least six months' experience in a foreign country and/or pertinent experience within a truly multinational environment;
- Excellent communications skills to communicate with middle management, and external contacts or partners including government departments on complex M&E information needs;
- Experience with supervising small field survey teams;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to respond flexibly and exercise judgment involving analysis and interpretation of facts and circumstances in order to identify the correct solution or course of action;
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines to meet donor reporting or proposal deadlines.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.