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Community-based Research Workshop For Local Women From Tam Giang – Cau Hai Lagoon

A community-based research training was successfully conducted by Center for Knowledge Co-creation and Development Research (CKC) on 24 April 2021. Research approaches, methods, and tools were introduced and practiced by participants who were women from lagoon communes of Quang Loi, Dien Hai, Huong Phong, Phu An, and Loc Binh. Representatives from the Commune People’s Committees also participated and provided locally-contextualised perspectives into the discussions.

 

The participants include local women and representatives of the Commune People’s Committees from lagoon communes of Quang Loi, Dien Hai, Huong Phong, Phu An, and Loc Binh.

 

Facilitated by Dr. Nguyen Quy Hanh, Senior Researcher of CKC and Dr. Le Vu Truong Giang, Writer from Thua Thien Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations, the training is structured into two sessions. The theoretical session introduced to the participants methods and contents to approach local culture; processes and requirements for collecting information; compelling storytelling methods; and principles for research ethics. The participants had the opportunity to present unique stories about Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon through various creative forms such as drawing, singing, poetry reading, or storytelling. These exercises also gave the residents in the lagoon a chance to share their obstacles, potentials and aspirations to improve the local ecotourism industry.

 

Dr. Nguyen Quy Hanh, Senior Researcher of CKC is introducing compelling storytelling methods to the participants.
Mr. Nguyen Hien, the Vice Chairman of Quang Loi Commune People’s Committee is having a brief introduction about Quang Loi commune’s context in developing eco-tourism.
Participants from Huong Phong commune is preparing for the vivid story about Ru Cha mangrove forest.
Representative from Loc Binh commune is presenting the daily life of fishermen in the lagoon.
The participants from Huong Phong and Phu An communes are introducing their local cultures through traditional songs.

 

The practical session engaged participants in practising research skills through a field visit in the Phuoc Tich ancient village. The participating groups obtained hands-on experiences in research by conducting in-depth interviews with the villagers to explore local values and cultures. The participants quickly grasped the training contents and formed early ideas for their research tasks, including recording stories, legends, poems, and historical knowledge in the lagoon in May 2021.

 

Dr. Le Vu Truong Giang, Writer from Thua Thien Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations, is sharing about methods and contents to approach local culture and processes and requirements for collecting information.

 

The workshop is the first component of the Project “Sustainable Tourism through Cultural Heritage at Tam Giang – Cau Hai Lagoon” funded by PT Foundation (Australia). It is hoped that, with their spirit of zeal and enthusiasm for the Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon, the participants will contribute positively to the preservation of local culture as well as the development of local ecotourism.

 

At the end of the training session, all the participants share positive expectations for the next steps of the project.

On 29th, 30th and 31st of March 2021, the kick-off meetings with local authorities and field visits for the project “Sustainable Tourism through Cultural Heritage at the Tam Giang-Cau Hai Lagoon” funded by PT Foundation were successfully organised in five communes, including Quang Loi commune (Quang Dien district), Dien Hai commune (Phong Dien district), Huong Phong commune (Huong Tra town), Phu An commune (Phu Vang district), and Loc Binh commune (Phu Loc district).

The meetings took place with the participation of the Director and the Project Coordinator of the Center for Knowledge Co-creation and Development Research (CKC), the Vice-Presidents of the five communes, the representatives of the Culture Offices, the representatives of the Women’s Unions, and the local women selected for the project.

CKC had the opportunity to define with the local authorities the objectives and operational plan of the project so that we can better align and work in close collaboration with the key stakeholders to yield the best results for the project.

Deep attention was dedicated to the planning of the project in Loc Binh commune.

During the meetings, the local authorities highly appreciated the CKC’s initiative and considered it as a positive sign for their potential industry – ecotourism. They also devoted themselves to the planning of the project and expressed their willingness to support and involve in the upcoming activities. Mrs. Tran Thi Nhan – Chairwoman of Huong Phong Commune Women’s Union shared: “The project is very consistent with the direction of local development, as sustainable tourism development that brings value to the community is in line with the Party Committee’s policy.”

The five areas of the project belong to Tam Giang – Cau Hai Lagoon, the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia that retains a valuable cultural heritage. The places hold great potential for ecotourism development, for example the primeval Ru Cha mangrove forest, the pristine Loc Binh beach, the attractive Chuon Lagoon tourist area, the charming Ngu My Thanh fresco village or Sao hamlet – a rare floating fishing village of Tam Giang Lagoon.

 

Ngu My Thanh fishing village in a foggy morning.
Fishing boats and floating restaurants in Chuon Lagoon.
Ru Cha primeval mangrove – the only surviving mangrove forest in the Tam Giang lagoon system.

The project aims to promote sustainable tourism by empowering women, thereby contributing to preserving and popularising the culture values through research, recording and using local culture in Tam Giang – Cau Hai Lagoon. The project was funded by PT Foundation and approved by the Provincial People’s Committee in the Decision No. 2910/QĐ-UBND on 16 November of 2020.

 

Chi Duong

 

Center for Knowledge Co-creation and Development Research (CKC) is looking for (2) motivated and high performing Project Officers to support in CKC’s social planning and social development projects.

 

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

∙ Responsible for the day-to-day management of medium to large field projects of all  types. 

∙ To manage and develop teams you are responsible for. 

∙ To ensure professional standards of work are maintained and projects are completed to time and budget. 

∙ To complete post-excavation analysis and reporting on projects undertaken in a timely manner and to the highest professional standard. 

∙ To help develop methods of project initiation, execution and delivery.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • QUALIFICATIONS

∙ Degree level education in a  relevant subject or substantial  practical experience

  • EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

∙ Significant supervisory experience

∙ Demonstrable excellence in  research method and practice 

∙ Significant experience in report  writing at all levels 

∙ In depth understanding of health  and safety issues and considerations  in social research 

∙ Experience of working under time  and budget pressures 

∙ Ability to develop the business,  through creating strong links with  clients and other parties 

∙ Desire to contribute to the development of CKC’s success and  academic standing

  • SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

∙ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills 

∙ Excellent organisational and an  ability to work under pressure ∙ Excellent communication skills  (written and spoken) 

∙ Proven ability to represent the  organisation in dealings with external clients 

∙ Highly numerate 

∙ Willingness to be trained in and  Implement CKC management policies 

∙ Strong team-working skills

* Please find more details of the Job Description HERE.

ABOUT CKC:

CKC is a young and energetic non-profit research centre based in Hue, Vietnam. We specialize in social planning and sustainable development studies which empower disadvantaged groups including women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. Projects that we focus on include: 

  • Impact assessments-environmental, social, gender and human rights 
  • Community development 
  • Gender equality 
  • Social planning and surveys 
  • Project management 
  • Sustainable development research 

Co-working is at the heart of CKC’s vision. We work with government, NGOs, the community, and the private sector as equal partners and we collaborate with them. We want and need their active involvement in our work to achieve the best outcomes for everyone. 

*For more details, please visit our website: https://ckcvietnam.org or our company profile HERE.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates who are interested in working at CKC and qualified for the job are welcome to send us your CV & Cover Letter in English to ckcvietnam.info@gmail.com stating the position title CKC Project Officer – Full name in the subject line of the email. Please apply no later than 13 March 2021.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.