Duty Station: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Contract duration: 01. December 2025 until 31. September 2028
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Fulfill other corporate focal point functions as needed (e.g., corporate health management, records, security, working groups).
• Prepare strategic communications and briefs for donors, partners, beneficiaries, and public audiences;
• Set up and manage SME digitalization support programs with phased assistance: sensitization/diagnostics/action plans/verification of savings;
• Develop and roll out SOPs, work instructions, and Train the Trainer materials (e.g., sanding grit progression, glue line checks, edgebander run up, kiln drying logs, finishing defect checklists);
• Establish simple KPI tracking and data capture (OEE, first pass yield, scrap/rework, cycle time, material yield, kWh per unit, VOC/adhesive usage) using spreadsheets; introduce basic digital tools (barcode/WIP, counters, simple dashboards) where appropriate;
• Identify and implement no/low cost process improvements (layout tweaks, setup/changeover reduction, yield optimization, defect prevention, WIP control, visual management);
• Produce knowledge products (playbooks, case studies, SOP packs);
• Translate SME needs into clear vendor scopes; procure and manage contractors (machine/tool vendors, coatings/adhesives experts, basic digital integrators) and oversee pilot implementations;
• Coordinate closely with ministry partners on activity design, timelines, and SME selection criteria;
• Handle procurement and invoicing per GIZ regulations; ensure operations planning and project implementation stay on track;
• Design and facilitate SME trainings and coaching sessions focused on process stability, quality control, and basic data literacy;
• Drive strategic partnerships with SME associations, clusters, training institutes, vendors/integrators, and international networks; organize learning journeys;
• Conduct shop floor diagnostics for wood & furniture SMEs to map end to end processes (receiving & grading; kiln drying; cutting/nesting; CNC/machining/edgebanding; sanding; finishing/coatings; assembly; packaging/dispatch);
• Lead monitoring & evaluation of improvements with before/after baselines; document savings in yield, quality, lead time, and energy/resource intensity;
• Provide operations oriented advisory that links wood processing steps with energy & resource efficiency (compressors, dust extraction, kiln control, spray booths), circular economy practices (offcut optimization, sawdust valorization) and EHS compliance;
