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The purpose of this consultancy is to provide day-to-day support to the Project National Project Management Unit hosted by the Department of Water Resources Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (NPMU) and to the Project Executing Partners. He/she will ensure strong coordination and effective communication among governmental agencies in Viet Nam and with Project Executing Partners related to the Project. The consultant (Project Liaison Officer) will also support UNESCO’s activities and reporting responsibilities and coordinate closely with other Executing Partners (IUCN and MERFI) to ensure alignment and effective implementation of joint / relevant activities under the CMDA project.
Job Responsibility:
Liaison to and with the NPMU, the Project Steering Committee, project teams of the Executing Partners, provincial authorities, and other agencies engaged in the Project
Assist the NPMU in fulfilling administrative responsibilities related to the Project, including but not limited to drafting correspondence, briefings, meeting minutes
project data and report filling, fulfilling the reporting requirements in line with the existing regulation of Viet Nam
Support NPMU and Executing Partners in facilitating, arrange technical discussions, tracking and following up on pending deliverables, and implementing logistic and administrative tasks related to project activities such as fieldwork, consultation workshops, regular meetings (such as NPMUs and RPSC meetings), trainings, reporting and data collection for M&E
Ensure and maintain close and effective coordination, smooth administrative process, and effective communication among governmental agencies in Vietnam related to the Project, between governmental agencies in Vietnam and Executing
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (University - level) in water resources management, with a strong focus on water resources, groundwater management or other relevant areas
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in supporting the implementation and management of water resources projects, with strong knowledge, qualifications, and practical experience in hydrogeology, groundwater management, and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
In-depth knowledge of policies and institutional frameworks in the water sector
demonstrated experience in drafting and developing legal documents, including circulars and decrees related to water resources management
Have experience in collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including relevant ministries, local agencies, private sector in water resources management
Sound understandings and experiences of the administrative procedure at central and provincial level for the water resources /ODA funded project implementation
Very good command of MS Office
Very good organizational skills, self-management, and teamwork
Very good coordination and communication skills
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese
Nice to have:
Previous experience with UN projects in the field of hydrogeology, water resource management, groundwater management in Viet Nam
Well understood govermental structure, ODA funded project procedure and strong network within Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
Experience working with ministries and government agencies at national and provincial levels on topics related to water resource management