Training and Communication Adviser, Vietnam - Niras

Development of Management Information System for the Forestry Sector in Viet Nam – Phase II continues supporting MARD in sector-wide forest governance and management through developing a modern information system from central to local level.


FORMIS II will be built on the achievements of the first phase of FORMIS (10/2009–3/2013). The project will expand the use of selected FORMIS applications and its activities in all provinces of Vietnam with a focus on forest covered provinces. VNFOREST is the implementing organisation of FORMIS II.
The project is funded by the Government of Finland. Niras Finland Oy as a lead consultant, in collaboration with GFA and GreenField Consulting & Development, provides technical assistance services for the project.
Niras Finland is looking for Training and Communication Expert for a 3 year position duty stationed in Hanoi, Viet Nam.

The Adviser will report to the International Chief Technical Adviser.

Description
The role of the Training & Communication Adviser is to help ensure the successful operation of the project (Development of Management Information System for the Forestry Sector in Viet Nam - Phase II (FORMIS II) 2013-2017) by providing advice and support in training, stakeholder co-operation and communication with following main duties:

• Overall responsibility for managing the training activities. 
• Responsible for procuring the training services and supervising the service providers 
• Responsible for conducting training need assessment 
• Quality assurance of the training programmes; 
• In collaboration with stakeholders support to create and manage content for the VNFOREST Portal;
• Support the consolidation of VNFOREST web-publishing activities;
• Support for a sustainable way for long-term maintenance and updating of the VNFOREST Portal
• Produce communication material to inform stakeholders of FORMIS plans, progress and results;
• Participate in planning, monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications Required Only the experts meeting the set criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position.

Professional Experience Required

• Proven track record in the successful delivery of technical training in developing countries, including experience in designing and delivering training-of-the-trainers programs.
• The Adviser should be familiar with the principals and techniques involved with adult learning, and understand capacity building methodologies.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience.
• Working experience in stakeholder networking and public relations with diverse stakeholders;
• Preferably experience in monitoring & evaluating of training programmes;
• Excellent representation and negotiation skills. Good interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Prior experience in Viet Nam is an advantage.

Duration : 3 years (31.5 working months)
Commencement: 04/2013

Interested candidates should forward their CV as soon as possible, or latest by 28 February 2013 through https://cv.niras.com/jobs/279.