BACKGROUND
WUSC is a Canadian global development organization working to catalyze positive education and economic outcomes for young people. We bring together and collaborate with a diverse network of partners (including students, volunteers, schools, governments, not-for-profits, and businesses) who share this mission. Together, we influence systems change, and foster inclusive, youth-centered solutions that enable young people to thrive and belong. We work with all young people, with a focus on women and displaced populations. WUSC currently operates in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in Canada, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $65 million. Our global team includes over 350 staff, implementing a diverse portfolio of development projects in collaboration with numerous multilateral and bilateral donors, and philanthropic foundations.
The AGILE Project:
The Advancing Growth, Innovation & Leadership for Enterprises in Vietnam (AGILE) project is a four-year initiative (2025–2029) implemented by WUSC with support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The project aims to contribute to the increased resilience of Vietnam’s climate-vulnerable populations by fostering a more effective and inclusive business ecosystem that supports the growth of Climate Enterprises (CEs), especially those that are women-led or serve women.
AGILE operates at the intersection of gender lens investment, climate adaptation finance, and enterprise growth. The project pursues three interlinked pathways to achieve systemic change:
- Strengthened support from ecosystem actors to Climate enterprises (CEs), embedding gender and climate criteria into enterprise support models (Outcome 1100).
- Increased investment in gender-responsive and inclusive CEs by developing pipelines of investment-ready enterprises and reducing perceived risks for investors (Outcome 1200).
- Increased deployment of funds using a gender lens by strengthening investor capacity to apply Gender Lens Investing (GLI) principles (Outcome 1300).
WUSC is seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the four positions under the AGILE below:
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Positions |
Location |
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1 |
Deputy Project Director/Investment Lead (DPD) |
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam |
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2 |
Business Growth & Ecosystem Advisor (BGEA) |
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam |
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3 |
Gender Lens & Inclusive Entrepreneurship Advisor (GLIEA) |
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam |
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4 |
Climate Entrepreneurship Advisor (GEA) |
Hanoi City, Vietnam |
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to apply via the links provided for each position above.
The application deadline is April 19, 2026.
WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce. We offer employees exciting opportunities to apply their skills and gain experience all while making a difference for youth around the world. We believe youth have the potential to provide for their families, build strong communities, and create positive social change for future generations. Employees at WUSC work hard to create lasting change in education, employment, and empowerment.
WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.