Project Officer for sustainable forest management

The project's overall objective is: "Progress has been made in the transition to sustainable, climate-friendly forest management." The project is expected to achieve its objectives at the end of the project lifetime in September 2024 through the implementation of the three following outputs:
Output 1: The legal and institutional prerequisites for the transition to sustainable and climate-friendly forest management are established.
Output 2: The capacities of relevant actors in the forestry sector for the transition to sustainable, climate-friendly forest management are strengthened.
Output 3: Information and instruments for financing the transition to sustainable, climate-friendly forest management are available to relevant actors in the forestry sector.
With a focus on output 2 and 3, the SFM Project requires a qualified local candidate for the position of
Main tasks:
Provide technical advice and on-the-job support to partnering forest companies, Protection Forest Management Boards (PFMBs), training institutions and other partners at provincial or central level in sustainable forest management including operation of timber plantations, timber value chains, forest and climate finance, forest carbon, wind risks and pests in plantations, forest and biodiversity protection in close cooperation with the service provider involved in the implementation of the project
Supports the digitalization of training modules in close exchange with forest training institutes and other service providers for capacity development for sustainable forest management
Conceptualization, preparation and implementation of activities, studies, events and trips including drafting and presenting concept notes, writing ToR for external experts, quality assurance of deliverables, and stakeholder liaison.
Design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events including participant management
Ensures that activities are aligned with project objectives and principles as well as coherence among activities within other work packages
Liaison and coordination with partners, consultants, and target group in the area of responsibility
Coordination of project activities (design and quality control of activities), including technical supervision and coordination of the contracting procedures for consultants in close cooperation with other service providers involved in the implementation of the project
Conducts structured and regular monitoring in their working area, contributes to overall reporting and knowledge management
Compiles, reviews and enhances project reports and products for distribution and publication
Capitalizes on potentials to make positive contributions to gender equality in working area in close coordination with gender focal points.
Prepares materials in English and Vietnamese and supports with translations and interpretation as required
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management