KfW: Implementation Support Consulting Services for Integrated Coastal Protection and Mangrove Belt Rehabilitation Project for Kien Giang and Ca Mau Provinces
Task description:
The main responsibilities and tasks of the international long-term expert will be:
Overall project management, in line with KfW standards, development of project operational manual, preparation of work planning, project status reports
Technical advice in the following areas: Coastal protection and management/ mangrove rehabilitation / sea dyke restoration / flood protection and erosion control / livelihood and community development
Training, mentoring and supervision of project team members; identification and coordination of short-term experts
Financial planning and management, procurement and monthly accounting
Monitoring of results and progress of project implementation
Reporting to the steering committee on the progress of project implementation
Coordination of cooperation with clients and partners and with GOPA headquarter.
Qualifications:
Master's degree (or higher) in (Coastal) Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, Economics or related fields
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in natural resource management or coastal management in international development cooperation (e.g. in a consulting firm, bilateral or multilateral development agency, NGO)
Experience in project and financial management with at least 3 years as team leader / chief technical advisor, preferably in financial cooperation of bilateral or multilateral donors
Sound technical knowledge and proven experience in one of the following areas: Integrated coastal protection / sea dyke restoration / flood protection and erosion control / coastal forest management / mangrove
rehabilitation / livelihood development
5 years’ work experience in Southeast Asia, ideally in Vietnam.
Experience in reporting and procurement, if possible according to KfW Procurement Guidelines
Socio-cultural competences as well as coordination, communication and writing skills and ability in moderating complex administrative processes
Fluency in English, German or Vietnamese are an asset.
