[Buôn Ma Thuột/Lâm Đồng] Liên Minh Bảo Tồn Thiên Nhiên Quốc Tế Iucn International Union For Conservation Of Nature And Natural Tuyển Dụng Cán Bộ Central Highlands Field Full-time 2026

Central Highlands Field Officer
Status:
Open (currently receiving applications)
Vacancy #:
7690
Unit:
Vietnam Programme Coordination
Organisation:
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:
Vietnam Project Coordination Office, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
The position will be based in Da Lat or Buon Ma Thuot, Viet Nam.
Reporting to:
Senior Technical Officer
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
P1
Expected start date:
01 October 2026
Type of contract:
Fixed-term (up to 24 months)
Closing date:
06 September 2026
BACKGROUND
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organisations. IUCN's mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature, and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. With over 75 years of experience, it harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,400 Member organisations and the input of more than 15,000 experts. IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. The IUCN Secretariat has offices located all around the world and is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland.
Viet Nam Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation in Agriculture through Private Sector Transformation (VN-ADAPT) is a project funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). The Project was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) in January 2026 and is currently under implementing with a potential end date by mid-2029.
VN-ADAPT is implemented by a consortium of the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV, as the consortium lead), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the ICEM Vietnam Company Ltd. with coordination and support from the Agricultural Projects Management Board (APMB) as the Project owner.
VN-ADAPT focusses on two key climate-vulnerable landscapes in Viet Nam - the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta. The project aims to improve institutional capacity and strengthen partnerships to channel private innovation and investment towards accelerated adoption of nature-based solutions in the agriculture sector with a focus on these two regions.
This will be realised through four inter-related work packages, namely:
- Developing coordination mechanism among relevant stakeholders to promote Nature-based Solutions for adaptation (NbSA) in Agriculture.
- Developing Draft Guidelines on NbSA in Agriculture.
- Promote Innovation of Agricultural Enterprises and Cooperatives and Mobilize Investment in NbSA in Agriculture.
- Communications, Knowledge Management and M&E.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Technical Officer, the Central Highlands Field Officer is responsible for the design, plan and implementation of project activities in Dak Lak and Lam Dong Provinces that ensure an adequate measure of the project's performance against donor and IUCN performance standards. This includes implementing the project's activities, contributing to the development of respective work plans and budgets to ensure sufficient resourcing for performance and accountability-related.
The Central Highlands Field Officer also supports the Senior Technical Officer in ensuring that project risk management and environmental and social safeguards under the IUCN Enterprise Risk Management Policy and the IUCN Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) are embedded in the design of the intervention and effectively implemented.
As a subject matter expert on agroforestry, the Central Highlands Field Officer provides technical support and capacity development to the project team members and stakeholders on agroforestry system, climate-smart agroforestry models, .
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The duties of the Central Highland Field Officer will include but not limited to:
The position is responsible for:
• Plan and conduct field activities related to the VN-ADAPT project in Dak Lak and Lam Dong provinces, ensuring timely and effective implementation in accordance with project plans and requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with local government authorities and relevant stakeholder groups, in close collaboration with the Senior Technical Officer.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits and surveys to collect and verify field data in accordance with the project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan.
• Lead field data collection and field research activities and provide relevant findings and evidence to inform project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare high-quality field mission reports, activity reports, meeting minutes, monthly activity progress reports, and other project documentation, and provide timely analytical inputs to support project reporting and donor reporting requirements.
• Support and coordinate consultants and technical experts during field assessments, surveys, studies, and other technical assignments.
• Coordinate field-level arrangements and implementation of training events, meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops, ensuring effective participation of relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant project stakeholders, including central and provincial government departments, research institutes/organisations, local NGOs, and civil society organisations.
• Represent the project at relevant meetings, workshops, and technical working groups at provincial and central levels, as delegated.
Other duties
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the manager(s).
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, or other relevant disciplines. Advanced training or certification in coffee agronomy is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project implementation, with demonstrated experience in sustainable agriculture, coffee production systems, agroforestry, climate adaptation, or related fields.
• Experience in field-based project implementation, including engagement with coffee farming communities, cooperatives, local agricultural authorities, and relevant stakeholders.
• Good understanding of agroforestry systems, sustainable agriculture landscapes, and nature-based solutions, particularly in the Central Highlands context.
• Experience in conducting field surveys, interviews, and qualitative and quantitative data collection, including basic data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, local communities, project partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results under limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with digital data collection tools is an advantage.
• Working proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Central Highlands, including remote field locations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team, with sensitivity to diversity and commitment to collaboration.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people's well-being.
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