Job Opportunity

Data Collection Officer

Name of Project: Plastic with Purpose Project (PwP)
Contract duration: 6 months (Extendable)
Job location: Da Nang
Reports to: Project Manager
Liaises with: Technical experts at iDE Vietnam and Commercial Partners

About iDE

iDE (www.ideglobal.org) is a U.S.-based international non-governmental organization implementing development programs in Africa, Asia and Central America. In Vietnam, since 1991, employing a market facilitation approach with strong partnerships at local and national government levels, iDE has implemented projects in pig value chain development sector, fertilizer deep placement commercialization, drinking water, tobacco control, micro- irrigation technology commercialization, market-based sanitation, and circular economy for plastic waste.

iDE Vietnam focuses on building the capacity of government partners and private sector actors to effectively scale market-based solutions, resulting in lower poverty, increased climate resilience, better health and cleaner environments.

About PwP project - Creating a Sustainable Circular Economy for Plastic Waste in Vietnam

The long-term vision for this project is to cultivate plastic waste recycling as a profitable venture for everyone involved in the value chain - particularly for local waste collectors and small recycling business owners - while reducing the flow of plastic waste into natural environments in coastal cities of Vietnam.

Overall responsibilities

The Data Collection Officer is responsible for developing monitoring mechanisms to track the incoming and outgoing feedstock of the Master Aggregator. This position maintains the Master Aggregator (MA) feedstock database and disaggregates incoming and outgoing feedstock data based on material type, price, and quantity, among others. The Data Collection Officer is responsible for training MA staff in collecting and reporting the required information outside of the project's lifetime.

The Data Collection Officer will spend 50% of their time in the Master Aggregator facility, actively monitoring, tracking, and recording data, as well as training MA staff to do the same. The remaining time will be spent coordinating with iDE and other commercial partners of the project, including coordination visits to partners' offices in Da Nang.

Specific responsibilities

• Monitor and document incoming feedstock based on suppliers, type of material, price, etc.
• Monitor and document outgoing feedstock based on buyer, type of material, price, etc.
• Input data into relevant database and upkeep regularly based on pre-agreed frequency
• Create reports to communicate data to iDE and PwP commercial partners
• Train and support Master Aggregator staff to track, document, and report feedstock data beyond PwP project's timeframe
• Build rapport and maintain good relationship with MA staff and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain close contact and communication with iDE and commercial partner POCs
• Coordinate and report to supervisor(s) on a regular basis
• Regularly travel to all assigned locations, including 50% of time spent at the Master Aggregator facility
• Closely coordinate with Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting of data
• Participate in all relevant meetings and workshops

Qualification & skill requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree. Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply
• Ability to responsibly manage workload independently
• Ability to work with various national and international team members and flexibility to adapt to different work conditions
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and the internet
• Familiarity with internet based software systems such as Google Apps
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• A self-starter always striving for excellence, with an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and under pressure; with a willingness and ability to work in arduous and challenging situations

How to apply

• Interested applicants please send us your Curriculum Vitae and an Application Letter (both in English) to [email protected] stating in the subject line: [Data Collection Officer_full name]. Please also include at least 2 reference contacts in the Application Letter
• The closing date for application is 10 November, 2023. The recruitment process will start before the closing date, therefore early applications may have an advantage
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Women are actively encouraged to apply. iDE provides a women friendly work environment with flexible work arrangements, appropriate skills development opportunities and good career development potential for high performing individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Organization: iDE
Location: Da Nang
Application deadline: 2023-11-10
Send application to: [email protected]