CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISER (CTA – 100 %)

GRET- HELVETAS – CCL looking for
A Chief Technical Adviser on tea Value Chain – Laos

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 will support 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 2024, with a 40 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 16th of September 2024 to ayerbe@gret.org with the subject
of the email IP Tea – GreenCup.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview – please do not call.