National long-term Reforestation Specialist (up to 12 person months – parttime)

Project:

“Nature Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resources Management in a National

Park Region in Vietnam”.

Project Description:

To contribute to reduction of the pressure on the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National

Park (PNKBNP) and amelioration of the legal income of the target group living in the

project area.

The candidate will assist the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) in planning and

supervising the reforestation component of the project.

  Amendment of respective afforestation/reforestation and forest management

guidelines and supervision of field activities.

  Assistance in afforestation/reforestation techniques applied in the field.

  Execution of quality controls in nurseries and afforestation.

  Preparation, organization and implementation of specific training courses.

  Development of cost norms.

  Meeting timing requirements allocated for project activities; acceptable to

fieldtrips and overnight in remote or ethnic minority areas

Qualifications and Experience

  The candidate owns a university degree in forestry or above and specialized in

social forestry/ forest planning and inventory or related fields;

  + 5 years of professional experience in similar projects; as well as thorough

understanding of Community Forest Management matters;

  The candidate has good understanding about Phong Nha – Ke Bang region.

  The candidate is fluent in Vietnamese and English.

  Meeting timing requirements allocated for project activities, acceptable to field

trips and overnight stays in remote or ethnic minority areas;

Duration and Location of Assignment:

Up to 12 person months in the project region

Date of Commencement:

tentative: Mid 2014, project duration 22 months

Project Status:

tendering stage

Contact:

Candidates interested are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae  to:

lanjanet.krause@vietnam.ahk.de

Please note that because of the high number of applications expected only shortlisted candidates will contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Deadline for Application:

23 April 2014