Regional Coordinator, Inclusive Modern Markets (IMM) Programme

Background: VECO Vietnam is starting its Mekong Program (2014-2019) comprising two major strategies: Sub-sector Development (SSD) and Inclusive Modern Markets (IMM). Please refer to the following link for VECO Global Programme Strategy:  http://www.veco-ngo.org/news/veco-global-program-strategy-2014-2019

We are currently seeking for a qualified professional for the position of Regional Coordinator, Inclusive Modern Markets (IMM) Programme. This incumbent will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Position Summary: To enhance the inclusion of smallholder farmers in durable trading relationships with private companies in select Mekong Region countries by coordinating the regional IMM Programme.

Job size: Full-time

Expected starting date: July 1st 2014

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, align and adjust programme strategies and policies for inclusion of smallholder farmers in modern markets at national and regional level in line with the VECO global strategies and policies.
• Provide strategic, methodological and technical guidance to programme staff in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and adjusting actions meant to achieve structural changes.
• Ensure strategic, methodological and technical guidance by the Business Development Specialist to programme staff in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and adjusting inclusive business models within selected pilots.
• Coordinate actions at regional level promoting exchanges and up-scaling of inclusive business models and leading to structural changes at regional level.
• Provide technical inputs to the Fund Raising Officer in development and preparation of concept notes and proposals for IMM Programme.

Basic Requirements

• Master Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Rural Development or equivalent experience
• Very good working knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of national language in any Mekong Region Countries, an advantage but not required
• At least 5 years in value chain development in Mekong, working with a variety of stakeholders, and having a leading role in programme management

For details of responsibilities, requirements and Job Description, please refer to the VECO website at: http://www.veco-ngo.org/veco-vietnam/news

Please send application letter and state expected salary; attach detailed curriculum vitae with at least three referees in English by 15 April 2014 to:

Regional Representative
VECO Vietnam
House No. 4, 249A Thuy Khue Compound
Thuy Khue, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]