RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Environmental Engineer (International)
2. Resilient Livelihoods Specialist (International)
3. Urban Resilience Specialist (International)
ICEM – the International Centre for Environmental Management – is an award-winning, independent technical service centre that supports government, the private sector, and communities develop and implement policies and actions for sustainable development. Established in 1999, ICEM has its regional headquarters in Hanoi and is staffed by full-time international and national experts.
ICEM works in Asia and the Pacific and focuses on climate change, biodiversity conservation, water resources management, strategic environmental assessment, disaster risk reduction, and environmental economics. ICEM’s mission is to advance ecologically sustainable development—improving quality of life now and for future generations while preserving the ecological systems that sustain life.
ICEM is now seeking to employ: (1) an Environmental Engineer; (2) a Resilient Livelihoods Specialist and (3) an Urban Resilience Specialist, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, on a two-year renewable contract.
1. Environmental Engineer
The Environmental Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting ICEM’s mission to advance ecologically sustainable development and resilience across all the sectors we work in.
Responsibilities:
- Technical input to ICEM projects, per the staff’s technical qualifications and experience (30%): implementing project activities, trainings and workshops, providing technical backstopping to project teams, delivering presentations, conducting applied and pioneering research, introducing innovations, and developing and championing new approaches and methodologies.
- Project management (30%): leading and coordinating project teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities and outputs, relationship building with Government, donors and partners, work planning, mission and workshop organization, operational facilitation and backstopping, and ensuring reporting is carried out to schedule and to the highest quality.
- Program development (30%): preparing expressions of interests, concept notes and technical proposals to expand ICEM’s portfolio of projects.
- Communications and knowledge management (10%): preparing ICEM publications, policy briefs, discussion papers, website and social media content and other knowledge management products linked to ICEM’s mandate and projects.
Qualifications and experience:
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or Doctorate in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with an environmental focus, or a closely related field and have at least five years relevant professional experience in environmental engineering, coastal protection, water management, green/hybrid infrastructure, disaster risk mitigation works, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in the design, management and implementation of development projects within the AsiaPacific region, including experience in multi-country or remote project management.
Experience working with international donor organizations, national or local governments, and municipalities is essential. Proven experience in preparing high-quality technical proposals, analytical studies, and project reports is required. Experience with the ADB and the World Bank is considered a distinct advantage.
2. Resilient Livelihoods Specialist
The Resilient Livelihoods Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting ICEM’s mission to advance ecologically sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, and agro-forest ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
- Technical input to ICEM projects, per the staff’s technical qualifications and experience (30%): implementing project activities, trainings and workshops, providing technical backstopping to project teams, delivering presentations, conducting applied and pioneering research, introducing innovations, and developing and championing new approaches and methodologies.
- Project management (30%): leading and coordinating project teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities and outputs, relationship building with Government, donors and partners, work planning, mission and workshop organization, operational facilitation and backstopping, and ensuring reporting is carried out to schedule and to the highest quality.
- Program development (30%): preparing expressions of interests, concept notes and technical proposals to expand ICEM’s portfolio of projects.
- Communications and knowledge management (10%): preparing ICEM publications, policy briefs, discussion papers, website and social media content and other knowledge management products linked to ICEM’s mandate and projects.
Qualifications and experience:
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or Doctorate and have at least five years relevant professional experience in resilient livelihoods, agroecology, nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation, community resilience, restoration or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in the design, management and implementation of development projects within the Asia-Pacific region, including experience in multi-country or remote project management.
Experience working with international donor organizations, national or local governments, and municipalities is essential. Proven experience in preparing high-quality technical proposals, analytical studies, and project reports is required. Experience with the ADB and the World Bank is considered a distinct advantage.
3. Urban Resilience Specialist
The Urban Resilience Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting ICEM’s mission to advance ecologically sustainable development in urban environments.
Responsibilities:
- Technical input to ICEM projects, per the staff’s technical qualifications and experience (30%): implementing project activities, trainings and workshops, providing technical backstopping to project teams, delivering presentations, conducting applied and pioneering research, introducing innovations, and developing and championing new approaches and methodologies.
- Project management (30%): leading and coordinating project teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of activities and outputs, relationship building with Government, donors and partners, work planning, mission and workshop organization, operational facilitation and backstopping, and ensuring reporting is carried out to schedule and to the highest quality.
- Program development (30%): preparing expressions of interests, concept notes and technical proposals to expand ICEM’s portfolio of projects.
- Communications and knowledge management (10%): preparing ICEM publications, policy briefs, discussion papers, website and social media content and other knowledge management products linked to ICEM’s mandate and projects.
Qualifications and experience:
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or Doctorate and have at least five years relevant professional experience in urban planning, urban development, climate change adaptation, urban ecosystem management, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in the design, management and implementation of development projects within the Asia-Pacific region, including experience in multi-country or remote project management.
Experience working with international donor organizations, national or local governments, and municipalities is essential. Proven experience in preparing high-quality technical proposals, analytical studies, and project reports is required. Experience with the ADB and the World Bank is considered a distinct advantage.
All applicants should be fluent in English with excellent technical, academic and communications writing and presentation skills, and possess advanced proficiency in MS office and other relevant software tools. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams are also essential.
How to apply:
Interest candidates should send a cover letter and an updated CV, including contact details of two referees, to ICEM at Ms Mai Quynh Luong ([email protected] and [email protected]).
Applications close on 30 November 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICEM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented or marginalized groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or background, and we actively support flexible and family-friendly work arrangements to ensure equal opportunity for all. For more information about ICEM, please visit www.icem.com.au