About our organization

The International Center for Research in Agroforestry (also known as the World Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution that generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers—working in close collaboration with partners—are developing new technologies, tools, and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

The Project and Position

The Agroecology for Resilient Landscapes for the Poor in Northern Uplands (A4P) phase 2 project, co-funded by Bread for the World, ICRAF, and the Consultative Institute for Socio-Economic Development of Rural and Mountainous Areas (CISDOMA), and implemented in the period of 2025-2028 by ICRAF and CISDOMA. The project will target how agroecology contributes to building and maintaining resilient landscapes with environmentally friendly livelihoods for local poor ethnic minorities, reducing poverty in the Northwest region of Viet Nam.

ICRAF Viet Nam country office is seeking a dynamic, motivated field technician to carry out field project activities and provide on-site technical support to local farmer cooperators in the assigned location of Phinh Ho and Hanh Phuc communes, Lao Cai province. The post holder is also required to establish and maintain close collaboration with local agencies and partners in communes.

Under the supervision of the project manager and researcher, the field technician is expected to perform the following tasks and responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

1. The Agroecology for resilient landscapes for the poor in Northern uplands (A4P) phase 2 project

• Support the project staff in setting up and maintaining agroecological trials and demonstration landscapes in Hanh Phuc and Phinh Ho communes.
• Assist farmer groups in routine activities such as planting, maintenance, and record-keeping under technical guidance of senior project staff.
• Help organize and facilitate community meetings, farmer training sessions, and field events.
• Provide logistics support for fieldwork, such as preparing materials, tools, and transportation arrangements.
• Participate in household surveys and field data collection following established guidelines.
• Conduct basic monitoring of crops and trees (growth, survival rate, yield, etc.) and report to the project manager, senior field staff.
• Support in data entry, cleaning, and simple documentation of field activities.
• Maintain regular contact with local farmers and commune-level partners to ensure smooth field operations.
• Report promptly any field issues, weather impacts, or farmer feedback to the project manager and senior field staff.
• Support communication and mobilization of both female and male Hmong farmers to engage in project activities.

2. Other Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area.
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
• Perform other duties as requested by the project manager or senior field staff

Qualifications and Skills Required

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• University degree in agroforestry, agronomy, crop science, forestry, agriculture, sustainable NRM, rural development, or related field.

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least two years of relevant experience
• Experience in working with not-for-profit organizations or government institutions.
• Demonstrated experience with organizing farmer interest groups
• Demonstrated experience with ethnic minority and gender-work in the field
• Demonstrated experience in networking with different stakeholders
• Experience in project M&E and/or management is an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Well organized; able to meet deadlines
• Good command of Vietnamese; ability to communicate in English or Hmong langue is a merit.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams.
• Computer literacy and ODK-programming skills a bonus
• Good understanding of time management and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of negotiations and communication
• Good facilitation and public-speaking skills
• Willingness to spend most of the time in the field (Lao Cai and other provinces in the Northwest region)
• High interest in receiving feedback from others

Terms of offer

• Thirty-month contract with a competitive salary, to be highly renewed upon performance and budget availability.
• The contract is subject to 3 (three) months probation period and assessment of performance
• Start working as soon as possible. Immediate availability to join the ICRAF team is a merit.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email address

All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at the 13th floor, HCMCC building, 249A Thuy Khue street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: [email protected]. Applicants should indicate “Application – Field Technician” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until the 21st of December 2025. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourages locally based candidates to apply.  We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our website: www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/vietnam