Background:
Rikolto is an international NGO with over 50 years of experience partnering with farmer organizations and food chain actors across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Rikolto operates programmes in 18 countries worldwide through 5 regional offices.
Rikolto envisions a world with a sustainable income for farmers and nutritious, affordable food for everyone. We reach our goals by building bridges between smallholder farmer organizations, companies, authorities, and other actors across rural and urban areas. Together, we create innovative ways of accessing, distributing, and producing nutritious, quality food so no one is left behind.
Rikolto in Southeast Asia (SEA) operates in Vietnam, with an office based in Hanoi. To support the implementation of our Rice Project in the Mekong Delta region, we are seeking to recruit two enthusiastic and qualified Vietnamese professionals for the Rice Field Project Officer positions. These positions will be based in Cao Lanh, Dong Thap Province.
- Job Overview: The Rice Field Project Officer, under the direct supervision of the Rice Technical Team Leader, and in close coordination with other project officers, partners, and actors in the rice sector, will support and facilitate the implementation of the Rice Programme.
- Job size: Full-time (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
- Expected starting date: As soon as possible.
- Key responsibilities:
- Implement programme interventions aligned with sustainable production, inclusive business, and enabling environment strategies through active coordination with stakeholders.
- Provide technical assistance and broker partnerships to strengthen local agribusiness capacity, including connections to financial institutions and business services.
- Coordinate with programme partners on planning, executing, and reviewing activity and financial implementation plans; conduct field visits and support data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Contribute to the programme’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, and prepare reports for donors, including annual reviews and knowledge management updates using tools such as E4I and SROI.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, companies, service providers, government bodies, and development actors relevant to the rice value chain.
- Support professional development efforts, assist visitors and expatriates as needed, and perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager.
- Basic Requirements:
- A college or bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Agronomy, Business, Environment, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or a related discipline.
- Experience in environmental sustainability, and gender and youth mainstreaming within agricultural value chains is desirable.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, local partners, and development organizations.
- Strong knowledge of rice production and sustainable agricultural practices, and the ability to support farmers in field operations.
- Demonstrated ability in field support and problem-solving, with practical approaches to technical challenges.
- Skills in coaching and mentoring; result-oriented mindset with attention to quality.
- Experience in networking and stakeholder engagement with local communities and institutional partners.
- Strong motivation for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
For a detailed list of responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the role, please refer to the Job Description.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a motivation letter and an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with at least three referees, using the subject line: “[Position You Are Applying For] – [Your Name]” to the following email address:
Email: vietnam@rikolto.org
The deadline for applications is 20 August 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
