In Lao Cai and Son La, the lack of consistency, coordination, effective dissemination / communication and enforcement of safeguarding protocol / code of conduct, and enforcement infrastructure presents a significant risk for EM community security, social harmony and environmental protection. Safeguarding underpins the successful operations of TDM investments in tourism governance, product development and investment planning, and related activities to ensure EMW/D and their communities can safely and meaningfully participate in tourism activities. 

GREAT supports improving coordination and collaboration between government, private sector and communities in target tourist areas on safeguards development, implementation, reporting and response mechanisms, and monitoring for adaption.

The TDM Safeguards Officer would be responsible for advising and implementing safeguarding in the TDM project. This involves:

• coordination and reconciliation of safeguarding policies across key government agencies and lead companies

• adaptation and tailoring of safeguarding measures and practices to the local context and needs of targeted destinations through technical advice and quality assurance

• Advocacy, outreach and capacity building with both internal and external stakeholders on the importance of integrating safeguards 

Cowater International is recruiting a qualified candidate as a Value chain Advisor to support the Lao Cai Forest Protection Department (FPD) in delivering the project results. FPD is a project under GREAT 2 Program. The Advisor will report to the GREAT Agriculture Portfolio Manager while working closely with Project Coordinator of FPD, the GREAT Partner(s) and Lao Cai Cinnamon and Anise Association (LCAA) in planning, implementing organization and monitoring of project activities under the result framework of Lao Cai sustainable cinnamon development project.