To implement GREENCUP Tea Value Chain GRET – HELVETAS – CCL consortium is looking for a CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISER (CTA – 100 %).

The Technical Assistance of the consortium supports the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) in Vientiane, to manage the Green Cup project. This project aims to enhance the quality development of the tea sector through agro-ecological community-based action, climate-resilient and inclusive value chain with a gender and human rights-based approach.

Green Cup project is a part of the Team Europe Partnership with Lao PDR to increase sustainable and inclusive trade, investment, recognition of producers practices and connectivity with agroforestry, focusing on Northern parts of the country: Phongsaly, Bokeo and Xiengkhouang.

MAIN DUTIES

Coordinating a team of 6 persons, the CTA will be based in Vientiane to provide technical assistance to the client, with travels in Northern parts of the country.

The CTA will start on November 2025, with a 35 months’ contract, Full Time position.

Remuneration will be discussed in accordance with the candidate’s profile.

• Support the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to manage the project: general coordination, preparation of work plans and budgets, application of project procedures, environment and social management plan.
• Supervise the overall implementation and monitor of the project activities.
• Lead the coordination between a wide range actors and partners.
• Prepare the deliverables: project monitoring, reporting and financial reporting etc.
• Monitor the global budgets of the project.
• Manage the financial audits.
• Facilitate the coordination of the project Monitoring and Evaluation system implementation.
• Lead the preparation and drafting of all contractual deliverables, periodic technical and financial reports.
• Be accountable for the time delivery of all outputs/deliverables.

PROFILE – National or International

Education:

Master’s degree in agricultural economics, agronomy or other related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 direct experiences as “project team leader” of development programs.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor the project work plans.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and managing funds.
• Managerial competencies (capacity to develop mission & strategies and to adjust strategies, taking into account the changing of circumstances.
• Strong diplomatic and communication skills (demonstrates a high level of communication skills, good problem solving skills in day to day situations).
• Record in implementing technical assistance for donor-funded rural projects will be an advantage.
• Having a good knowledge of the tea sector. Lao tea sector will be appreciated.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Lao language will be an advantage for international candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

CV and cover letter to be sent before 20th of October 2025 to [email protected] with the subject of the email IP Tea – GreenCup.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview – please do not call.

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