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International Chief Technical Advisor Ha Tinh Agricultural Development Project

With financial support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), this initiative supports the Province of Ha Tinh in implementing key priorities within the 5-year Provincial Agriculture and Rural Development Plan, building small-scale infrastructure and strengthening public administration in support of agricultural development. The project has officially been operational since June 2011 and is presently implementing its first-year workplan. In order to support the province in the implementation of follow-up activities of the project, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Province of Ha Tinh, Vietnam is recruiting an international Chief Technical Advisor (CTA).
This is a full time position for a period of up 12 months, with the successful candidate to be fielded as soon as possible. The position will be based in the Management Unit (PMU) of the Ha Tinh Agricultural Development Project within Ha Tinh City of Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam. The remuneration package for this position is competitive and subject to negotiation. The CTA will report to the PMU Director.. 
Key responsibilities
1) Strategic Planning and Analysis
Providing the province with technical analysis and strategic advice for the 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, and taking part in the identification and selection of 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. This includes identifying and implementing ways to strengthen the province’s capacity as needed, based on monitoring and evaluation findings. 
Qualifications required
Education
Mandatory Masters Degree in in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or another closely related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor degree in the same discipline(s) with a minimum of 15 years of experience in similar position(s).
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years work experience related to agricultural development and/or agribusines
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in strategic planning
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in public sector capacity building and local governance issues, preferably in the agricultural sector
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent oral and written English skills
- Knowledge of Vietnamese as an asset.
Selection for the vacancy will be based on merit and judged against specific selection criteria. For detailed Terms of Reference for the position, please contact Ms Nguyen Thi Hien viaphattriennongnghiep.hatinh@gmail.com at Management Unit of the Ha Tinh Agricultural Development Project.
Application
Interested individuals should send or email their application letter and CVs, including two references in English by 22nd November 2012 to the following address:
Management Unit of of the Ha Tinh Agricultural Development Project
Address: 70 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ha Tinh City, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam
Email: phattriennongnghiep.hatinh@gmail.com
Tel: (+84) 393 686 579 Fax: (+84) 393 686 577
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will not be returned