Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) to the NGO GreenViet on biodiversity conservation (Da Nang) – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Position | Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) to the NGO GreenViet on biodiversity conservation Apply now : https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=apply&q=ba8daa6c4e71020533c2aae797f14d81a866560a Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) to the NGO GreenViet on biodiversity conservation Vietnam As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries Job-ID: P1527V018 Location: Da Nang Assignment period: 11/01/2018 – 12/31/2020 Field: Forestry, Biodiversity, Oceans Type of employment: Full-time Application deadline: 09/12/2018 Job description Founded in 2012, the Non-Governmental Organization GreenViet was recently awarded with the Vietnamese Environmental Award. Its activities range from supporting biodiversity conservation and participatory forest management on the ground to mainstreaming biodiversity into planning processes in Central Vietnam. GreenViet intends to establish itself as a partner for local governments to provide relevant subnational policy advice on these topics. The objective of the cooperation between GIZ and GreenViet is to enhance the mainstreaming of biodiversity-related aspects into planning and subnational policy development. Your tasks
Support the management level of GreenViet in strategic planning of the organization, this would include development of a strategic 5-year plan and a mission/vision for the organization
Improve financial sustainability through improved acquisition intelligence and project development
Provide guidance on and improve the development of networks and use of synergies with other domestic and international organizations and development projects
Support relevant managerial and technical staff in improving their advisory capacities for mainstreaming biodiversity into planning and policy advice
Provide technical implementation support and capacity building for GreenViet’s project activities, focusing on biodiversity conservation and participatory forest management approaches
Support GreenViet in its efforts to become a center of excellence in central Vietnam for biodiversity conservation and policy/planning advisor concerning biodiversity in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands
Your profile
University degree in Natural Resource Management, Protected Areas Management or biodiversity conservation. MSc is of advantage
Minimum several years of professional experience related to protected area management, forest biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, biodiversity mainstreaming, multi-sectoral sub-national planning and/or participatory forest management
Experience in organizational development and/or policy advice and/or sub-national level stakeholders
Experience in collaboration with local communities and species conservation as well as working experience in multi-stakeholder environments
Working experience in Asia, preferably Vietnam is of advantage
Strong strategic thinking and communication skills
Good inter-personal and intercultural skills
Fluency in English and readiness to learn Vietnamese
Location information
Place of residence: Da Nang (Central Vietnam’s largest and most modern city of approx. 1 million inhabitants)
Climate: Da Nang has a warm humid subtropical climate including plentiful precipitation. The average annual temperature is 23.6 °C with a mean relative
Humidity of 79%. Da Nang has two main seasons, a rainy/cool and a dry/hot season
Healthcare: Clinics meeting international Standards are available, international clinics are one-hour flight away in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and/or Bangkok
Supply and shopping facilities: Very good, international products are available
Accessibility: Da Nang has an international airport with many domestic flights and direct regional flights throughout Asia
School situation and school fees: International schools and kindergartens; school fees are covered according to GIZ rules
Security: Low rate of criminality; traffic poses the main safety concern

At the site of operation the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

Notes Main working station is Da Nang. The Development Worker is expected to travel regularly to Hanoi (GIZ) or with GreenViet for relevant project activities in provinces in Central Vietnam.
GIZ’s Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
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Our benefits We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries. During the preparation phase, you will receive initial insights into GIZ and the local conditions. This ensures you are as well prepared as you can be for your placement. You have the opportunity to contact other new starters, and to expand and develop your personal network. You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces. For supply trips, such as for shopping, to school or to the doctor, you can either use your company car or claim a monthly fixed-sum travel allowance. You may also use the company car for private use with the consent of your superior. For your service as a development worker we will pay you a monthly basic subsistence allowance. From the contractually agreed departure there is also an additional monthly expatriation allowance. This allowance increases if you are married and/or have dependent children – even if your family does not leave the country with you. Following your preparation in Germany, we offer you eight days’ departure leave so you can prepare for your deployment as a development worker. We reimburse the bulk of child care costs for dependent children under the age of 14 who are travelling with you. This entitlement lapses if your partner travels out with you and does not work as a development assistant or an integrated specialist. Up to 92.5% of costs for pre-school and school enrolment are covered. We help you find somewhere to live locally and reimburse the costs based on country-specific rent index. We provide health and liability insurance for you and your family. Family members travelling with you are also covered by accident insurance. During your working hours you are also legally covered by accident insurance. In countries affected by crisis your protection includes a comprehensive risk management system, which minimises personal hazards and risks. Following your preparation in Germany, we offer you eight days’ departure leave so you can prepare for your deployment as a development worker., For your service as a development worker we will pay you a monthly basic subsistence allowance. From the contractually agreed departure there is also an additional monthly expatriation allowance. This allowance increases if you are married and/or have dependent children – even if your family does not leave the country with you., During the preparation phase, you will receive initial insights into GIZ and the local conditions. This ensures you are as well prepared as you can be for your placement. You have the opportunity to contact other new starters, and to expand and develop your personal network., We reimburse the bulk of child care costs for dependent children under the age of 14 who are travelling with you. This entitlement lapses if your partner travels out with you and does not work as a development assistant or an integrated specialist. Up to 92.5% of costs for pre-school and school enrolment are covered., We provide health and liability insurance for you and your family. Family members travelling with you are also covered by accident insurance. During your working hours you are also legally covered by accident insurance. In countries affected by crisis your protection includes a comprehensive risk management system, which minimises personal hazards and risks., We are a global service provider within the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We offer you the opportunity to deploy your technical know-how at one of our locations in more than 130 countries., You will receive a medical check-up, as well as detailed advice on precautionary measures, vaccinations and malaria prevention. Every two years, you and your accompanying family members will receive a precautionary check-up. The medical service is available in emergencies for employees domiciled in Germany. It also provides advice for ergonomically designed workplaces., We help you find somewhere to live locally and reimburse the costs based on country-specific rent index., For supply trips, such as for shopping, to school or to the doctor, you can either use your company car or claim a monthly fixed-sum travel allowance. You may also use the company car for private use with the consent of your superior. About us We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG). Contact Kundenportal der Abteilung Rekrutierung und Folgeeinsatz +49 (0) 6196/79-3200 kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de Apply now : https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=apply&q=ba8daa6c4e71020533c2aae797f14d81a866560a