The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Province of Ha Tinh, Vietnam, is recruiting an international Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) to support the province in the initial implementation of the Ha Tinh Agricultural Development Project. With financial support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), this initiative will support the Province of Ha Tinh in implementing key priorities within the 5-year Provincial Agriculture and Rural Development Plan, build small-scale infrastructure and strengthen public administration in support of agricultural development.
This is a full time position for a period of up to two years, with the successful candidate to be fielded as soon as possible. The position will be based within the Department of Agriculture (DARD) within Ha Tinh City of Ha Tinh Province, Viet Nam. The remuneration package for this position is competitive and subject to negotiation.
Key Responsibilities
1) Strategic Planning and Analysis
Providing the province with technical analysis and strategic advice for the identification and implementation of the key priorities within the provincial five-year Agricultural and Rural Development Plan, based on consultations with stakeholders at national and sub-national levels, and on analysis of the provincial agricultural context, and on the identification of agriculture sub-sectors of comparative advantage for the province.
2) Technical Assistance Advisory Support
Supporting the province in establishing technical assistance needs, identifying and sourcing local and international technical assistance required for project implementation.
3) Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Supporting the province in carrying-out project monitoring, evaluation and reporting responsibilities.
Qualifications Required
The CV will be used to evaluate bidder`s experience. An interview will be held to measure candidate`s knowledge, skills and abilities, and any requirements and assets as identified in the detailed Terms of Reference.
Education
Mandatory Masters degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or another related field with minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor degree in the same discipline(s) with minimum 15 years experience in similar position(s).
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of work experience related to agricultural development and/or agribusiness
Minimum of 5 years work experience in strategic planning
Minimum of 5 years experience in public sector capacity building and local governance issues, preferably in the agricultural sector
Minimum of 5 years experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation
Excellent oral and written English skills
Selection for the vacancy will be based on merit and judged against specific selection criteria. Please contact Ms. Tran Lan Huong at [email protected] [1] of the Viet Nam-Canada Program Support Unit (PSU) for detailed Terms of Reference for the position.
Application
Interested individuals should send or email their application letter and CVs, including two references in English by 22 May 2011 to the following address:
The Department of Agricultural and Rural Development of Ha Tinh Province
Address: 61 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ha Tinh City, Ha Tinh Province, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected] [2]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will not be returned.