About the position

 

CARE in Vietnam is seeking a Carbon Finance Specialist to strengthen the technical quality and strategic positioning of its climate resilience and low-carbon development portfolio.

 

The Carbon Finance Specialist will primarily support the implementation of the Carbon for Good (C4G) project, focusing on capacity building and policy engagement to enable inclusive and effective participation in forestry carbon markets.

 

This position focuses on advancing carbon finance and market-based approaches to climate mitigation and adaptation solutions, with a particular emphasis on nature-based solutions, forestry and land-use systems. The Specialist will play a key role in policy engagement, partnership facilitation, and knowledge translation, representing CARE in technical dialogues with government and partners, and leading capacity strengthening efforts at sub-national level.

 

The position is a full-time role based in Hanoi within the Climate Resilience and Humanitarian Program, requiring approximately 30–50% field travel.

 

Key responsibilities

 

Policy engagement & government collaboration 

 

• Represents CARE Vietnam in technical discussions and working groups with national and sub-national government agencies related to carbon markets and climate policy.
• Provides technical inputs and evidence to inform policy dialogues, consultations, and strategic platforms on carbon markets in Vietnam, with a focus on high-quality forest carbon and nature-based solutions.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant ministries, departments, and research institutions.

 

Knowledge translation & capacity strengthening

 

• Translates international experiences, standards, and best practices on carbon markets into practical, accessible guidance for provincial partners and stakeholders.
• Designs and delivers capacity strengthening activities (trainings, workshops, technical materials) tailored to local contexts.
• Supports partners in understanding concepts such as carbon accounting, MRV, safeguards, and market requirements.
• Contributes to development of guidelines, toolkits, and learning materials.
• Supports internal learning processes to strengthen CARE’s institutional capacity in carbon finance and related areas.
• Leads documentation of evidence, lessons learned, and case studies.
• Contributes technical inputs to concept notes, donor proposals, and strategic initiatives on carbon finance.

 

Partnerships & market engagement

 

• Identifies and assesses opportunities for CARE to engage in carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms, particularly in forestry, agriculture, and value chains. Supports the scoping and design of carbon-related interventions, including feasibility assessment, and partnership models.
• Engages with private sector actors, investors, and technical partners to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Assesses risks and opportunities associated with carbon market participation, including implications for inclusion, equity, and benefit-sharing for vulnerable groups.
• Contributes to position CARE in relevant climate finance and carbon initiatives.

 

Monitoring, learning & reporting

 

• Supports the integration of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) related concepts and indicators into project design and partner capacity building
• Works with MEAL teams on tracking emission reductions and co-benefits.
• Contributes to reporting and learning processes.

 

Safeguarding, gender & inclusion

 

• Ensures carbon and climate work integrate gender equality and social inclusion.
• Promotes inclusive and ethical approaches in carbon markets.
• Upholds CARE’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and Safety & Security requirements.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Climate Change, Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in climate change, carbon markets, climate policy, or climate finance.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Carbon markets (voluntary/compliance)
  • Nature-based solutions and forest carbon
  • Climate policy and regulatory environments
• Experience working with government stakeholders and policy processes.
• Experience in capacity building and translating technical concepts into practical guidance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Desirable Requirement

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience with carbon standards (e.g., Verra/VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo)
• Experience working with development programs and donors

 

How to apply

 

We invite Vietnamese candidates to submit expressions of interest to join our team. Please email a letter of interest and CV in English language to [email protected] no later than 5PM, 14th June 2026 (Hanoi time). As part of our application process, we kindly ask that you include the following in the subject line of your application email: Carbon Finance Specialist Application – [Your Full Name].

 

Since 1989, CARE in Vietnam has partnered with a wide range of organizations to implement over 300 impactful projects across the country. We believe that true sustainable development can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of poverty, social injustice, and inequality. In collaboration with our partners, we are committed to empowering women and their communities—whether smallholder farmers, workers, or owners of micro and small enterprises—by enhancing their skills, confidence, and capacity to engage in economic development, adapt to climate change, and strengthen their resilience to natural or major disasters. Together, we aim to foster a society where development is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all.

 

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

Safeguarding & Inclusion

 

CARE is committed to gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. All staff are expected to uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment.

 

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.