Project Officer in Aquaculture "i4Ag"

The project "Improved water cycle systems for sustainable fisheries production in aquaculture" (i4Ag) (2020-2026) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It aims to test innovations that have the potential to make local shrimp value chains more efficient and sustainable in order to increase incomes, secure jobs and improve environmental sustainability. The project is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
The project is looking for a local qualified candidate to fill the following position:
Take overall responsibility for implementation of project activities in the context of assigned tasks in close consultation with the Technical Supervisor, the project manager and other staff members of the project at GIZ Viet Nam;
Provide highest-quality technical advice on innovations and technologies for water quality improvement in shrimp production to immediate partners: DARDs, farmers and relevant stakeholders
Perform a variety of tasks as are required for pilot models under the project, especially RAS facilities and operations in shrimp production
Ensure all information and data records for the monitoring and evaluation of the project
Be focal point to work with immediate partners at province, district and commune levels
Develop and implement creative approaches to strengthen the capacities of key stakeholders on adopted innovations and technologies (trainings, workshops and upscaling plan and others)
Provide technical support for other activities of the project (mangrove-shrimp and hatchery) and review of project activities and studies, etc
Facilitate practical approaches for the demonstration of RAS technology solutions for possible upscale for the shrimp development context;
Develop terms of reference and work closely with short-term service providers
Builds a network to relevant stakeholders, partners and the project team;
Provide support for implementing project activities at field level
Maintain a good flow of communication and information between all involved stakeholders
Provide other support if required (e.g. translation)