UNESCO

National Consultant – Project Liaison Officer

UNESCO

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Vietnam

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About the role

  • 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.
  • Ensure strong coordination and effective communication among governmental agencies in Viet Nam and with Project Executing Partners related to the Project.
  • 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.
  • Share his/her working time between the NPMU office and UNESCO office in Hanoi as agreed between the NPMU and UNESCO.

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.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development budget
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Global team events
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Hard Skills & Tools
water resources managementgroundwater managementhydrogeologyIntegrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)drafting legal documentsdeveloping circularsdeveloping decrees
Soft Skills
organizational skillsself-managementteamworkcoordination skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in water resources management