SNV Vietnam’s Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development (TRVC) is a pioneering initiative and flagship project for SNV in the region. TRVC works with the private sector to introduce low-emission and climate resilient rice practices into the Mekong Delta. The project is amongst the first of its kind in Vietnam to mobilize pay-for-results as catalytic to incentivize private sector to scale low-emission and sustainable rice farming with smallholders’ farmers; and the international verification (MRV) system with a view to registration on the voluntary carbon market.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and capable Deputy Team Leader to support the implementation of the exciting flagship TRVC that runs until 2027. We are looking for an individual with excellent project management and team leadership experience, and a keen interest in carbon markets, working with private sector, and a commitment to promoting gender and social inclusion.
About SNV Vietnam
SNV (www.snv.org) is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.
SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and currently has over 50 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 20 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.
Program Summary
In the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, SNV Vietnam is implementing the project “Transforming the Rice Value Chain for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development“ (TRVC) in An Giang, Dong Thap, and Kien Giang provinces. This exciting and innovative project aims to use a results-based financing mechanism to incentivize private enterprises in the rice value chain (RVC) to invest in scaling sustainable rice production among smallholder farmers (SHFs) and marketing domestically and internationally in the most rice intensive production provinces over five years (2022 2027). It is built on three core strategic objectives, namely:
Job Purpose
The MEL Assistant is a member of the MEL team and supports the Team Leader and MEL Advisor in the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities for the TRVC project. The position contributes to routine data collection, data management, field monitoring, documentation, and administrative support to ensure accurate, timely, and well-organized MEL information. Through this support, the role helps strengthen project tracking, reporting, and learning processes in line with the TRVC Work Plan and donor requirements.
Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL) is crucial for the high-quality implementation of projects and the development and evidence of our approaches. MEL facilitates data-driven decision-making by showing whether results are coming about as expected, and whether adjustments to project strategies, assumptions, and our approaches are needed. TRVC’s MEL approach is based on a set of quality criteria that support teams to use MEL throughout the project life cycle, from design to closure, to test project strategies, inform potential adjustments and learn what impact the project is having. In practice, MEL means constant analysis, reflection, and improvement of our work – enabling successful tailoring of approaches to local problems and contexts and full transparency for our donors and partners. TRVC already designed a full set of Program logics, MEL and Result Framework for its 5-year implementation.
Under the leadership of the Team Leader; and in collaboration with the Project’s MEL Advisor and MEL Officers, the MEL Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:
1. Monitoring & data management support
2. Documentation & reporting support
3. Administrative & other support
Competency
Contract Type: Employment contract
Contract Duration: 12 months, full-time, with possibility of extension
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Duty Station: Hanoi
Travel to Projects: Travel within Mekong Delta is expected
Reports to: Team Leader
Working at SNV:
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.
How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 2nd June 2026.
SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.
Vetting:
At SNV we prioritize safety and security for all employees. We conduct thorough background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “ Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
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SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and
biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
