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The Organization The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. About the position Food systems transformation for sustainable healthy diets is impeded by the absence of accessible science-based evidence and practical tools for decision-making. Knowledge gaps range from an incomplete understanding of the demand for sustainable healthy diets; to the constraints in delivering affordable sustainable nutritious foods; to the limited evidence on food systems power and governance dynamics; to the poor understanding of trade-offs between goals and incentives of different actors; and to the lack of tested successful transformative pathways. The Alliance is involved in several initiatives and projects aiming to fill these gaps and seeks a research associate to contribute to this work. The […]

GRET is an international non-profit organization 40-year-old international development organization working in more than 30 countries. Active in Lao PDR since 2004, GRET is implementing projects in various sectors: water supply and sanitation, rural development, natural resource management, land governance, agriculture value-chains and agroecology. For the implementation of its water and sanitation projects in Luang Prabang, GRET is seeking one motivated Lao national to fill a long-term position of Wash Project officer based in Luang Prabang. He/she will be part of a dynamic and professional water supply & sanitation team. GRET is recruiting a water and sanitation officer based in Luang Prabang Position: Water and sanitation officer         Schedule: Full-time Location: Luang Prabang Municipality   Closing date: April 30th, 2023 Main duties and responsibilities Assist the focal project staff in the implementation of activities in the field. Assist project team in the coordination and communication with partners. Contribute to the strategic thinking of the water and sanitation team. Main tasks Conduct field surveys to (i) collect socio-economic data in target areas required to prepare and implement water and sanitation projects and (ii) to monitor the projects’ implementation; Implement hygiene education & sanitation activities in target villages. Implement community mobilization activities Assist in the organization of trainings with partners and communities. Coordinate […]

Context GRET is an international solidarity organisation created in 1976. It aims to reconcile environmental imperatives and satisfaction of basic needs and social rights. Its teams implement the most appropriate solutions and partnerships locally to improve populations’ living conditions and conserve our planet. GRET works in twenty-eight countries on three continents, focusing on the needs of the most vulnerable people. Its projects are based on long-term, sustainable action in its countries of intervention. They are conducted in co-construction with communities, governments, civil society, research, and a vast network of partners. By sharing its experience and knowledge, and through its advocacy actions, GRET contributes to changing public policies and national and international development practices. GRET has been active in Southeast Asia for more than 30 years and has offices in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. Its activities focus mainly on essential services (water, sanitation and waste management), natural resource management, agroecology and social protection. In order to develop its presence and activities in this region, GRET is seeking to recruit a Southeast Asia regional communication officer. Missions/Functions The Regional Communication Officer designs and implements GRET’s communication strategy in Southeast Asia, under the supervision of GRET’s Southeast Asia regional representative, and with […]

Context GRET is an international development NGO governed by French law. Since 1976 it has been working to provide sustainable, innovative responses to the challenges of poverty and inequalities. It is also a professional and innovative NGO, in its vision of the development sector, in its approach involving populations in developing countries, whom it considers as stakeholders in development, and in its practices. To successfully implement its actions, GRET creates alliances and builds diverse long-term partnerships with stakeholders from associations and the economic, public and research sectors in France and in all its countries of operation. For more than 40 years, GRET has been striving to contribute to the creation of a fairer and more sustainable world. Today it is a solid, international, decentralised, plural, influential organisation in which countries of operation and headquarters form a sustainable community of meaning, values and rules. In 2021, its staff of 756 professionals implemented 224 projects, studies and expert consulting missions in 28 countries, mainly in Africa and South-East Asia. GRET has been working for over 15 years to support the development of products of specific quality, as a means of strengthening the sectors of small producers in family farming. Our approach consists […]

Announcement Description In 2016, four Belgian University NGOs (ECLOSIO, FUCID, Louvain Coopération, and ULB Coopération) have decided to join forces and strengthen their synergies through the creation of the entity “Uni4Coop” and the mutual engagement in the implementation of one common program funded by the Belgian Development Cooperation (DGD). In Cambodia, the Uni4Coop Program is implemented by, ECLOSIO and Louvain Coopération (LC), and has 3 Specific Objectives (SO) tackling two sectors, Agriculture/Rural Economy and Health. ECLOSIO and LC are both involved in the agriculture and economic sector (SO1 and SO2), LC alone is involved in the health sector (SO3). Within the framework of the 2017-2021 Uni4Coop program, two evaluations are planned: a Mid-Term Review (MTR) conducted in 2019 and a Final Evaluation to be conducted in 2021. This ToR aims to specify the scope of the Final Evaluation to be performed in Cambodia for the Agriculture and Economic sector. Bid Components Expert/Evaluation Team to Perform Final Evaluation Program 2017-2021 Call for Proposals Location: Phnom Penh Objectives of the final evaluation are as follows: The overall purpose of the final evaluation is to assess the relevance, coherence, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and recommend specific measures for further improvement in relation to the design, implementation, or the M&E of the programme. The final evaluation shall demonstrate accountability for results and inform broader programme assessments. Conclusions retrieved from this Final Evaluation will be used for the improvement of the planned strategies of the new program. Global approach This is an external evaluation. The theme on which this Final Evaluation focuses was retrieved from common interest elements between LC and Eclosio in Cambodia. The Scope of Work (SOW) detailed in the ToR will be reviewed by the evaluation team and the evaluation steering committee together with the selected evaluator in order to achieve the desired results and objectives at a feasible and measurable level. Time schedule The completion of this work is expected to take approximately from Mid-December 2021 to February 2022 following signing the contract. The submission of the final report is expected to be submitted on March 31st 2022 and the final version published in June 2022. However, the timetable stated in point A.7.1. of the ToR is indicative only, leaving to the evaluator team to propose a timetable that will fit to their availability; this should be also specified in the proposal. Budget The maximum budget available is 12,000.00 EUR including tax. Bidder Eligibility Proposals must provide the following: An understanding note […]

Khao Kai Noi Promotion Association in Xiengkhouang (/Huaphan) is recruiting a Geographical Indication Management Officer and is calling for application of suitable and highly motivated candidates for this position, described hereafter. Description of responsibilities The “Khao Kai Noi Geographical Indication Management Officer” will have the following roles and responsibilities: 1. Support and assist Khao Kai Noi Promotion association in Xiengkhouang (/Huaphan) in the association overall management, notably: a. Development of association’s plan of activities and budget; b. Support logistics and implementation of associations activities such as trainings, conferences, meetings with association’s partners, etc. c. Prepare association’s activity reports (monthly/ quarterly and annual) d. Implement bookkeeping and financial management and produce financial reports; e. Maintain up-dated registers of association members. f. Support preparation, implementation, and reporting of Board meetings and General Assembly meetings. g. Manage the system of collection of financial contributions from members. h. Liaise and facilitate coordination with Khao Kai Noi promotion association in (Xiengkhouang/Huaphan) province. i. Work closely with association’s partners, notably: Ministry of Science and Technology and its Provincial and District Offices, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and PAFO / DAFO, GI regional project officers, GI Certification Body… 2. Take active part in the information of stakeholders […]

The Cambodian Sustainable Intensification Farmer-to-Farmer Program will be implemented by the University of Tennessee (UT) in partnership with the Center of Excellence on Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Nutrition (CE SAIN). We will pursue a strategy of diversification for smallholder farmers through demand-driven volunteer placements with Cambodian host-organizations. Our objective is to strengthen the capacity of smallholder farmers, farmer organizations, and agriculture institutions to sustainably intensify the food system in Cambodia. We plan to engage host-organizations and communities around target value chains in vegetables, fruit, rice, and livestock to identify priority areas for technical assistance. This will help ensure strong buy-in from hosts as they commit resources to support assignments. The University of Tennessee will recruit volunteers from within the university, from the state, regional, and national extension networks and from the private sector. Volunteers will complete clearly defined assignments to address the specific needs of the host organization within an overarching strategy of diversifying production, increasing income, and improving nutrition. Host Organization Responsibilities: Identify and Clearly State the technical assistance needs Develop Scope of Work with CE SAIN’s Farmer to Farmer Placement Coordinator The technical assistance needs from Host Organization is well-defined and achievable within the scope of a volunteer […]

Green Community Development Association (GCDA) is urgently looking for two market development officers to be based in Saravan and Savannakhet. The assignment is under the Accelerating Healthy Agriculture and Nutrition Project or AHAN, supported by the EU Overall responsibilities The market development officer (MDO) shall work closely with the project team members, especially with the AVSF’s Agriculture Team on detailed planning, implementing, and follow-up and monitoring of assigned tasks. S/he shall coordinate closely and regularly with GCDA designated managing coordinator (MC) based in Vientiane and periodically report to MC. Specific tasks Establish FGs in each target village (120 in total) through agriculture sensitive activities and by supporting the establishment of the necessary governance structures and systems in line with regulations of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF); Provide training to the FGs managers on management, leadership and communication skills, as well as basic administration and financial management skills including bookkeeping; Improve local market access and establish local marketplaces at the village and/or sub-district level to facilitate trades, sales and/or purchases of food by local communities; Improve access to foods that cannot be sourced through self-production; Facilitate access to sufficient and/or diverse foods, the local marketplace will also provide opportunities for […]

Organization GRET, Professionals for Fair Development is a French international development Non-Government Organization (iNGO), which works from the ground up, with the aim of providing durable and innovative answers to the challenges of poverty and inequalities. GRET is implementing a Bamboo and Rattan Sustainable Value Chain project which includes supporting the implementation of the Huaphanh Provincial Bamboo Strategy.  As part of this strategy, the Bamboo and Rattan Project is contributing to the establishment of a Bamboo and NTFP Development Association (BNDA) as a technical-oriented service organization. This association is a future independent and sustainable organization that mobilizes the current Bamboo Project core technical team and the Village Service Providers who have been trained by the Bamboo Project. It will provide long term quality services to bamboo sector stakeholders of Huaphan Province and in Laos, for fair and sustainable development of the bamboo and other NTFP value chains to benefit local communities in terms of livelihood improvement. Location and cooperation The Program works in Huaphanh Province, in 4 districts: Viengxay, Xamnua, Sobbao and Houameuang. The Program works in cooperation with the Provincial and District offices (Agriculture, Investments and Cooperation, Commerce and Industry, LWU, etc.) and the villagers. The positions is based in Xam Neua […]

Context and Purpose of the job Launched in March 2015, DEMETER (Droits et Egalité pour une Meilleure Economie de la Terre) is a six-year research for development project taking a right to food and gender equality perspective to examining changes in food security in the wake of land commercialization in two focus countries, Cambodia and Ghana. Within the framework of this new research project, Louvain Cooperation is looking for team leaders and enumerators. Each enumerator is responsible for collecting data by doing quantitative and/or qualitative interviews with the target groups in the assigned provinces, districts and villages in order to collect information related to Food Security and Gender. They will be assigned to do their tasks according to the size of the assigned survey sample, the location of sample and the methods used to collect it. They will work under the direct supervision of a team leader and s/he will report directly to his or her team leader. Team leader will manage their team (enumerators) to ensure effective and efficient research implementation. A research assistant will supervise all team leaders.  Position: Team Leader (2 Positions) Key Responsibilities Ensure effective and efficient research implementation of team members Ensure the good quality […]

INTRODUCTION To contribute to the implementation of FLEGT Programme of Government of Laos (GoL) in addressing world concerns related  illegal logging and timber trading, with supports from FAO-EU-FLEGT Programme, the Environment Conservation and Community Development Association (ECCDA), a Lao CSO, is implementing a Pro-FLEGT project that will pilot the legality requirements for timber coming from smallholder plantation (TLD 3) and village use forest (TLD 4) for no-commercial purposes, while aiming at increasing their legal knowledge and  benefits gained from VPA process. The project will be piloted in 3 target villages of Mahaxay and Yommalath districts of Khammouane province in a total period of 12 months. To fulfil the project objectives, there is a need to hire a local Project Manager who shall manage the project as full time job. JOB TITLE: Project Manager MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To manage the day-to-day implementation of the Project, providing support to project staff and Government partners, ensuring that activities are implemented based on project’s goals and objectives and that adequate records are kept at the ECCDA’s office. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that monitoring, evaluation and timely project reporting are carried out following ECCDA guidelines and will act as the […]

Company Profile GAIA VITA Co,Ltd – Bio-fertilizers Engineering- GAIA VITA Co,Ltd, to be officially registered in the soon coming time, is a company dedicated to Environmental Sustainable Development, specifically in Agri-Business. Because of the changing market of agricultural inputs (fewer chemicals and more ecological products), the change in the methods of fertilization and the evolution of the economies of emerging countries, Gaia Vita provides a real answer to agro-industrial producers who today, wish to use clean fertilizers and/or recycle and enrich their residues in order to produce Bio-fertilizers. Gaia Vita projects in 2019 are first to set up a small-scale bio-fertilizer pilot production unit in Vientiane Capital for trading in that market area, taking part into GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) promotion (by seminars, workshops) and find investors who aim to set up their own factories in other locations, in what Gaia Vita can partner by providing technical, industrial and commercial support. Job Description It will be your job to aid the general manager in coordinating, directing and planning everyday business operations. You’ll help create weekly schedules, ensure shifts go smoothly, manage daily operations and help with human resources as necessary. The job also entails some administrative duties, training new employees […]

Analysis of the integration of agroecology principles and factors of adoption in production systems by upland family farms in the target villages of ENUFF project in Oudomxay and Huaphan Provinces, Lao P.D.R. For more than twenty-five years, Agrisud International has been supporting farmers in developing countries with the mission of promoting the economic empowerment of the poor by creating and strengthening Very Small Farms using agroecology model of agriculture to strengthen the production systems in an environmental-friendly and sustainable way. Since 2016, SNV – Netherlands Development Organization in partnership with Agrisud has been implementing ENUFF (Enhancing Nutrition of Upland Farming Families) Project funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The ENUFF project applies multi sectoral approach to improve the nutritional status of family and children in remote and ethnically diverse upland farming communities in Oudomxay and Huaphan Provinces through nutrition sensitive agriculture production, sustainable management of natural resources and enhancement of good practices in health and hygiene, including a more conducive and efficient policy and institutional framework. The project component 1 – Promotion of Nutrition Sensitive agricultural component of the project, aims to increase the capacities of farmers in nutrition sensitive food production and diversity at household level. […]

Gret is a 40-year old international development organization working in more than 30 countries. Active in Lao PDR since 2004, GRET is implementing projects in various sectors: water supply and sanitation, rural development, natural resource management, land governance and agro-ecology. The Position Gret is seeking one motivated Lao national to fill a long-term position of Wash Socioeconomist. He/she will be part of a dynamic and professional water supply & sanitation team. Current projects SEWIT (Supporting the Extension of Water supply in Luang Prabang Province). The project aims at supporting Nampapa in Luang Prabang to extend access to water supply in rural districts. Faecal Sludge Management project in Vientiane Capital (FSM). The objective of this project is to structure the faecal sludge management in Vientiane city to improve the urban sanitary environment in the capital of Laos. PERSEA project is aiming at improving the living conditions of rural communities in Chomphet, Xieng Ngeun and Phonexay districts with the development of access to safe water and improved toilets. Working conditions Based in Luang Prabang with regular trips to the districts and to Vientiane. 13th month salary, health insurance, and other benefits 1-year contract (renewable) Main duties and responsibilities Under the supervision of […]

Application Deadline: 30/11/2017 Goal of the ALiSEA Website ALiSEA website (https://ali-sea.org) is an attractive and user-friendly regional online knowledge-sharing platform on agroecology. This website is instrumental for ALiSEA as a regional network since it fosters information and document sharing, enhance visibility of its members’ initiatives, and contributes to a better credibility of agroecology practices towards farmers’ federations, consumers and policy makers. In the long run, ALiSEA’s goal is to enable local and regional agroecology stakeholders to leverage one another’s expertise to produce evidence based studies and share them broadly to support a regional transition towards agroecology. Research dissemination and analysis, updates on local, national and regional agroecology related events, mapping past, current and future field level initiatives…—all shared via the ALiSEA website—are meant to make this possible. The ALiSEA website must stay dynamic, informative, and appealing—adding value to members’ work—if it is to successfully persuade busy members of the governmental and nongovernmental agroecology community to join, participate, and sustain their interest over the long-term. JOB DESCRIPTION / working arrangements The ALiSEA website content manager will work under the direct supervision and close support of the ALiSEA Regional Coordinator (expatriate based at Vientiane, Lao PDR) and the National Network Facilitator (lao […]

The French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) is looking for a young and motivated individual to assist in conducting research activities on natural resources management and agricultural dynamics in Cambodia. The successful candidate will mostly contribute to the DOUBT (Deltas dealing with uncertainty) research project by participating to the design of qualitative research protocols on irrigation and water management and by conducting field work in two regions of Cambodia: the upper Mekong delta and the Tonle Sap plains. The successful candidate will be based at the ECOLAND Research center of the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) in Phnom Penh where his IRD supervisor is currently hosted and he will contribute to strengthening the research portfolio of the center on natural resources management and rural development in Cambodia. Skills and Experience [Compulsory] Master level degree in social science disciplines such as human geography, sociology, anthropology, rural development, development studies, or economics; Knowledge of issues related to Natural Resources Management, Rural Development and/or the Agricultural Sector in Cambodia and South East Asia; Proven experience in designing and implementing social science enquiry methods: qualitative interviews, focus group discussion, participant observation in rural Cambodia; At least 2-3 years experience working for NGOs, […]

SWISSAID is an international NGO that works in partnership with local development organizations, networks and communities in their initiatives in the fields of Civil Society Strengthening; Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Livelihoods; and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. We are currently working in Kachin State and Shan State. Job Title: Senior Program Coordinator Duty Station: Yangon, with frequent travel to Shan and Kachin States Duration: 2 years, with possibility of extension. Reports to: Country Representative Job Summary This is a senior management position in the SWISSAID Myanmar team. The overall scope of the position includes: – Strategic management of the Myanmar Country Program as a member of the Management Committee. – Oversight program management of the Shan State Program & Ecological Farming sectoral Program. – Proactive program development (consisting of multiple projects and partnerships), as required by the changing context / SWISSAID strategy. – Developing and ensuring implementation of program management, monitoring, learning and reporting systems. – Representation of the Myanmar Program to National and State level Government, partners, donors and other external stakeholders. – Development and implementation of advocacy initiatives – Public Relations, information work and fundraising. – Staff line management responsibilities for a Program team based in Yangon and […]

Lao Agritech Solution is running an experimental platform in Vientiane, Lao PDR, developing 2 very innovative products: An insect based protein meal (for animal feed purpose), and an organic soil conditioner (based on insect manure). At this stage of the project, we are planning to run tests with local farmers and research institutions, using our products, as a feed complement for fishes, poultry and pigs, as well as our soil amendment for cultivation of vegetables, fruits and rice. The objective of this internship is to help coordinating between our experimental platform, research centers and network of local farmers, testing protocols and following up, as well as data collection and analysis. Duration of internship should be around 6 month. Position is opened immediately. Contact details for further information about this internship: Mr Mathieu Vassal, WASECO Director: [email protected] / Tél. : +8562055531427 Lao Agritech Solution ltd adress: Ban Souan Mone, sisathanack District, Vientiane Capital, LAO P.D.R Further information about the on going activities of the experimental platform: BSF Recycling Solution ACTAE

“Mapping and Assessing University-based Farmer Extension Services in ASEAN through an Agro-ecological/Organic Lens” With support from the Chulalongkorn University, UNISEARCH Fund the Chulalongkorn University School of Agricultural Resources (CUSAR) in Bangkok will conduct a small one year study (May 2016-April 2017) to begin better documenting and understanding the role of post-secondary and research institutions in SE Asian farmer extension services and their contribution to ecologically sustainable agriculture and rural development. This survey project will gather basic quantitative and qualitative data then analyze results for practical and policy implications. Final results should help ASEAN governments, universities, agriculture research organizations and others to think more critically about the issues and plan more strategically to improve agriculture education and research together while strengthening farmer extension services. This project invites collaboration from the eight ASEAN countries with strong agriculture economies (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam). Selected country focal points will host a national workshop, help lead or conduct a survey, and present findings at a regional workshop November 2016 in Bangkok. Modest funding will be provided for travel and research meeting expenses as well as a small honorarium for the focal point to lead a national survey and prepare […]