Overview
Provide technical support for the effective delivery of water-focused projects and assist with the development of new project opportunities within Viet Nam’s water portfolio.
Tasks Summary
- Provide technical oversight and ensure project implementation is consistent with GEF and FAO policies.
- Guide and supervise Project Executing Agencies to ensure alignment with approved Project Documents and achievement of objectives.
- Review and provide inputs on project documents (e.g., workplans, budgets, M&E plans, Gender Action Plans, ESS plans, procurement plans, concept notes, terms of reference, assessment and technical reports).
- Monitor project progress against approved workplans and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
- Support financial monitoring by reviewing quarterly financial reports, Requests for Funds (RFF), and procurement plans.
- Undertake regular monitoring missions and annual supervision missions to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
- Participate in technical discussions, coordination meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
- Contribute to annual audits, spot checks, mid-term and terminal evaluations, and related stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate with Executing Agencies to provide inputs to Global Coordination Projects (Ecosystem Restoration and Clean and Healthy Ocean).
- Ensure timely submission of project reports (Project Progress Reports - PPR, Project Implementation Reports - PIR) in line with M&E requirements.
- Draft and contribute to all reports required by GEF and FAO.
- Respond to requests for information and provide technical inputs as needed.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
- Provide respond to any requests for further information on the projects.
- Identify and elaborate potential project ideas and contribute to the development of project concept notes.
- Any other tasks as required.
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years relevant experience working in water resources management with at least 5 years in developing country contexts;
- Relevant experience in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations;
- Experience in networking with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations);
- Relevant experience in coordinating and working with both international and local institutions.
Qualification Requirements
• High level academic degree (Masters or PhD) in Water Resources, Hydraulic/Hydrologic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field;
