INCLUSIVE AGRIBUSINESS/VALUE-CHAIN ADVISOR IN SON LA AND LAM DONG
SNV
- Lam Dong
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Organize and oversee the inclusive value-chain and market assessments and analyses to inform the design and development of the RESTORE project.
- Design of appropriate project interventions and approaches, aligned with key government policies and programs to develop and strengthen value chains for key products of agroforestry systems and Climate-Smart Agriculture that benefit smallholders and private sectors (SMEs/cooperatives).
- Develop the work-plan and manage technical assistance with applying and adapting SNV approaches and tools.
- Lead and manage consultant group in delivering the selecting of priority commodities and inclusive value chain and market assessments.
- Developing detailed work plans and leading/managing key inclusive value-chain development project intervention activities.
- Provide assistance to identify appropriate targets and related indicators as well as monitoring methods for project M&E
- Develop training courses plan for the value chains (coffee and mixed-trees), business plan, and marketing.
- Advise the businesses to obtain sustainable production certifications in various sectors (coffee, fruits, nuts, timber, etc..).
- Counsel/recommend integrating the digital traceability system and/or other monitoring systems in SME operations to adapt the market-based value chains.
- Identify and engage key private sectors to build up the market-based value chains in project area.
- Develop and strengthen relationships local governments/organisations (e.g. microfinance institutions, agri/rural finance institutions), smallholder farmers and relevant government agencies.
- University degree in economics, international development, agriculture, business, or other relevant disciplines.
- At least 5 years of relevant working experience with international organizations or development organizations.
- Experience with and expertise in relevant development approaches in agriculture: value chains, market-based value chains, pro-poor agriculture, others.
- Experience working in the field of agriculture-forestry projects.
- Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels (province, district, commune), and with mass organizations.
- Experience in working with private sector (agribusiness, traders, food processors, other related)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Committed, responsible, creative, and enthusiastic.
- Excellent communication (speaking and writing) skills in English and Vietnamese
- Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)