Program Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement  

Position:  Program Coordinator, RECOFTC Viet Nam

Deadline for application: 15 January 2024 

RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach in supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have more than 36 years of experience working with people and forests and has built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia and civil society organisations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change and achieve the UN Global Goals.

RECOFTC operates in the Asia-Pacific region, with country program offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam. 

We invite candidates to apply for the position of Program Coordinator at RECOFTC Viet Nam. The successful applicant will be based in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The contract is for a 12-month duration, with the potential for extension based on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The position is for Viet Nam nationals only.

Tasks and duties? 

The Program Coordinator is a member of the RECOFTC Viet Nam and works under the direct supervision of the Vietnam Country Director. The Program Coordinator’s role is to support the development of projects and programs in Viet Nam, provide technical inputs for projects being implemented under Viet Nam Office, and develop and implement communication and knowledge management strategies for Viet Nam.

From February to September 2024, the Program Coordinator will provide technical expertise to implement the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) integration into the Community-based Fire Management (CBFiM) project in Vietnam. The CBFiM project helps communities and governments in the Asia-Pacific region reduce the frequency and intensity of forest fires and build resilience to climate change by building capacity, promoting appropriate technologies and facilitating knowledge-sharing between stakeholders.It is being implemented in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam and is made possible through a five-year cooperative agreement with the USDA Forest Service International Programs. The project receives financial support from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) of the Department of Defense, along with funding from USAID and the USDA Forest Service International Programs.

In executing the role, the Program Coordinator works closely with the Knowledge Management, IT and Strategic Communication (KMITSC) unit and the Community-based Fire Management (CBFiM) project team at the main office in Bangkok.

Specific tasks and duties include:

Technical Inputs (45%)

- Responsible for mainstreaming GESI in the CBFiM project in Viet Nam. Work with the CBFiM Vietnam project coordinator, the CBFiM Regional Project Manager and Senior Program Officer, GESI from main office in co-designing and implementing gender mainstreaming activities in the country, specifically:

• Conducting GESI analysis and determining GESI baseline
• Developing training materials/ guidelines on integrating GESI in forest fire management plans at community, provincial, and national level
• Conducting trainings and workshop on GESI issues for CBFiM in Vietnam
• Coaching local resource persons throughout the project implementation

- Provide technical expertise in forestry and fire management related activities. Specific task include:

• Supporting the co-designing and implementation of training of trainers (ToT) and technology gap analysis for CBFiM in Viet Nam
• Developing a technology gap analysis for CBFiM and identify appropriate technologies
• Working with consultants to develop a mobile app for communities to monitor and report forest fire risks and supporting the training on using the app
• Supporting field resource persons as a part of the ToT and gender mainstreaming initiatives during trainings and workshops on fire management
• Providing technical review for technical and policy reports at the national and regional level
• Facilitating national level workshop in Viet Nam for dialogue across stakeholders of CBFiM

Communication and documentation (40%)

• In collaboration with the KMITSC unit at RECOFTC’s main office, develop and implement a communication strategy and plan for RECOFTC Viet Nam
• Work in collaboration with other staff of RECOFTC Viet Nam to document project activities, results, impacts and lessons learned for knowledge management
• Develop communication documents (e.g., stories, policy briefs, social media posts, papers, books, guidelines etc.) for dissemination, education and outreach on RECOFTC’s website and social media channels
• Work with communication officers of donors and development partners to ensure donors’ visibility guidelines and procedures are met
• Participate in and contribute to RECOFTC Viet Nam’s quarterly annual planning and budgeting process
• Translate and edit documents from Vietnam to English and English to Vietnam

Project and program development and implementation (15%)

• Work directly with the team and in collaboration with staff at the main office to develop projects and programs
• Support the Country Director in fundraising and the implementation of program activities
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Country Director

Qualifications and experience

The Program Coordinator will have the following essential qualifications and experience.

Essential

• Master’s degree in environment, forestry, natural resource management or related field 
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Strong technical capacity in community forestry and experience in forest fire management in Vietnam
• Experience in developing project proposals
• Experience in developing high-quality content and publications
• Experience in monitoring projects, data and information collection and writing reports
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans, managing websites and social media
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Committed to achieving gender equality
• Strong team building, leadership and networking skills?
• Willingness and ability to travel to the field as needed?
• Commitment to practicing and promoting RECOFTC’s core values?
• Vietnamese national only

RECOFTC’s core values

At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job-specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes, and skills: 

• Embrace innovation 
• Adapt to and learn from challenges 
• Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership 
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders 
• Committed to sustainability 
• Cultivate participation, gender equity and social inclusion
• Prioritize wellbeing  

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position, with salary expectations and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors here. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package. 

To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website recoftc.org.

Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC’s values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodation may be made so that qualified disabled applicants can partake in the application process. Please inform RECOFTC’s Human Resources in writing of any special needs at the time of application.

RECOFTC is an equal-opportunity employer, and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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