National Experts at ICEM

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

(National experts)

Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta
Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands
Soil Expert
Climate Modeller
Hydrologist
Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist
Gender Specialist
Landscape Architect
Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta
Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands

About the VN-ADAPT project

Viet Nam Nature-based Solutions for Adaptation in Agriculture through Private Sector Transformation (VN-ADAPT) is a national programme in Viet Nam to be implemented to 2028, with potential to extend to mid-2029. The programme is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). The Project has been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) in January 2026.

VN-ADAPT focusses on two key climate-vulnerable landscapes in Viet Nam – the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta. The project aims to improve institutional capacity and strengthen partnerships to channel private innovation and investment towards accelerated adoption of nature-based solutions in the agriculture sector with a focus on these two regions of Vietnam.

This will be realised through four inter-related work packages, namely:

Developing coordination mechanism among relevant stakeholders to promote Nature-based Solutions for adaptation (NbSA) in Agriculture.
Developing Draft Guidelines on NbSA in Agriculture.
Promote Innovation of Agricultural Enterprises and Cooperatives and Mobilize Investment in NbSA in Agriculture.
Communications, Knowledge Management and M&E.

VN-ADAPT is implemented by a consortium of the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV, as the consortium lead), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the ICEM Vietnam Company Ltd. with coordination and support from the Agricultural Projects Management Board (APMB) as the Project owner.

About ICEM

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.

General information about the assignment:

Under Work Package 1, the assignment aims to provide the scientific evidence base for natural and ecologically-based land use transitions in response to anticipated changes in climate and their associated impacts on key agroecological systems and agricultural sectors. The improved access to and analysis of downscaled climate information informs multi-stakeholder dialogues, raises awareness of the climate, including gender differentiated risks and vulnerabilities and the opportunities for adopting and scaling nature-based solutions (NbS) in agribusiness value chains and provides a basis for consensusbuilding for the necessary transformations in the two landscapes.

ICEM is now seeking to employ: (1) an Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta; (2) an Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands; (3) a Soil Expert; (4) a Climate Modeller; (5) a Hydrologist; (6) a Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist; (7) a Gender Specialist; (8) a Landscape Architect; (9) an Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta; and (10) an Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands, national, based in Vietnam for the assignment period Jul 2026 to Sep 2027

The experts will work within a team of specialists, led by the Spatial Planning and Climate Change Specialist/ Team Leader, to undertake the scope of work as described below.

Scope of work – General tasks

The assignment includes a baseline assessment of biophysical conditions in the project area, a climate vulnerability assessment of and adaptation planning for key agricultural sectors, and development of a network of NbS for priority areas.

a) Baseline assessment

The baseline assessment will document trends, current status and drivers of change for biophysical parameters, such as land use/ land cover, water resources (surface water and groundwater), cropping regimes, agricultural production (main crops, aquaculture), forest and biodiversity status (Activity 1.2). The baseline assessments will mainly use existing datasets supplemented by stakeholder consultations’ feedback and GIS/spatial analysis.

Outputs/ Deliverables:

Baseline assessment for the Mekong Delta
Baseline assessment report for the Central Highlands

b) Climate vulnerability assessment

The climate vulnerability assessment will assess the risks and impacts of hazards and climate change on the main agricultural commodities (rice and shrimp in Mekong Delta and coffee in Central Highlands) and the stakeholders affected. Climate Smart Maps (CS Maps) will be updated to identify the production areas and communities most vulnerable to climate change (Activity 1.3). The assessment will apply the methodology stipulated in Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT.

Outputs/ Deliverables:

Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Mekong Delta, including sets of CS Maps
Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Central Highlands, including sets of CS Maps

c) Adaptation planning

For the priority areas identified in the vulnerability assessment, detailed adaptation planning will be conducted to support NbSA investment sub-projects of enterprises and cooperatives under Work Package 3, and a network of NbS will be developed to enable the landscape-scale ecologically-based land use transitions (Activity 1.4).

Outputs/ Deliverables:

Adaptation Planning Report for prioritized areas in the Mekong Delta
Adaptation Planning Report for prioritized areas in the Central Highlands

Deliverables and tentative timeline

The outputs of each expert will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, both in English and Vietnamese, including:

No.	Output/ deliverable	Tentative timeline
1	Draft Baseline Assessment Report of the Mekong Delta	Within 2 months after mobilization
2	Draft Baseline Assessment Report of the Central Highlands	Within 2 months after mobilization
3	Final Baseline Assessment Report of the Mekong Delta (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of Ministry of Agriculture and Environment – MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments
4	Final Baseline Assessment Report of the Central Highlands (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments
5	Draft Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Mekong Delta, including draft sets of CS Maps	November 2026
6	Draft Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Central Highlands, including draft sets of CS Maps	November 2026
7	Final Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Mekong Delta, including final sets of CS Maps (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments (tentatively December, 2026)
8	Final Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessments Report of main agricultural systems in the Central Highlands, including final sets of CS Maps (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments (tentatively December, 2026)
9	Draft Adaptation Planning Report of prioritized areas in the Mekong Delta	April 2027
10	Draft Adaptation Planning Report of prioritized areas in the Central Highlands	April 2027
11	Final Adaptation Planning Report of prioritized areas in the Mekong Delta (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments (tentatively May, 2027)
12	Final Adaptation Planning Report of prioritized areas in the Central Highlands (revised based on feedback from the technical departments and related agencies of MAE)	Within 1 month after receiving comments (tentatively May, 2027)

1. Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta

(1.1) Specific tasks

The Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Identify key issues in, conduct trend analysis on, and update baseline assessment of cropping regimes and agricultural production for the main agricultural commodities in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.2)
Provide technical input on cropping pattern and crop irrigation requirement for hydrological and water resources modelling (Activity 1.3);
Determine the parameters to assess exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity of the target agricultural systems (Activity 1.3);
Support the Climate Change Specialist in assessing climate vulnerability and risks of target agricultural systems (Activity 1.3);
Work with the NbS Specialist to identify potential NbS measures for agriculture for agroecological zones and selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Lead the assessment of potential impacts of NbS and other adaptation options on target agricultural systems in selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Where applicable, identify potential plant and tree species best suited to the NbS techniques being proposed, bearing in mind their non-engineering properties and values (Activity 1.4);
Provide advice on nursing, planting and caring of plants and on sustainable agricultural practices (Activity 1.4);
Support the development of manuals on NBS and sustainable agricultural practices (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(1.2) Input

The total input of the Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Mekong Delta is 6 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(1.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Agriculture Specialist – Mekong Delta should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in agriculture, agronomy, aquaculture, or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in agriculture, aquaculture, agricultural development planning and sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta is required;
A strong understanding of cropping regimes and agricultural production systems, including the cultivation of rice, shrimp, fish, and fruit trees, and the use of agricultural chemicals in the Mekong Delta;
A technical background in agro-ecology, aquaculture, agro-advisory services, and sustainable and climate resilient agricultural development;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

2. Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands

(2.1) Specific tasks

The Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Identify key issues in, conduct trend analysis on, and update baseline assessment of cropping regimes and agricultural production for the main agricultural commodities in the Central Highlands (Activity 1.2)
Provide technical input on cropping pattern and crop irrigation requirement for hydrological and water resources modelling (Activity 1.3);
Determine the parameters to assess exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity of the target agricultural systems (Activity 1.3);
Support the Climate Change Specialist in assessing climate vulnerability and risks of target agricultural systems (Activity 1.3);
Work with the NbS Specialist to identify potential NbS measures for agriculture for agroecological zones and selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Lead the assessment of potential impacts of NbS and other adaptation options on target agricultural systems in selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Where applicable, identify potential plant and tree species best suited to the NbS techniques being proposed, bearing in mind their non-engineering properties and values (Activity 1.4);
Provide advice on nursing, planting and caring of plants and on sustainable agricultural practices (Activity 1.4);
Support the development of manuals on NBS and sustainable agricultural practices (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(2.2) Input

The total input of the Agriculture Specialist/ Agronomist – Central Highlands is 6 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(2.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Agriculture Specialist – Central Highlands should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in agriculture, agronomy, aquaculture, or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in agriculture, aquaculture, agricultural development planning and sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam. Experience in the Central Highlands is required;
A strong understanding of cropping regimes and agricultural production systems, including the cultivation of rice, shrimp, fish, and fruit trees, and the use of agricultural chemicals in the Central Highlands;
A technical background in agro-ecology, aquaculture, agro-advisory services, and sustainable and climate resilient agricultural development;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

3. Soil Expert

(3.1) Specific tasks

The Soil Expert (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect existing soil data and soil map layers from the government (Activity 1.2);
Characterize major soil types across key agro-ecological zones in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.2);
Assess current soil conditions relevant to agricultural productivity in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, including trends in soil degradation and land productivity, and implications of dominant cropping systems and management practices on soil health (Activity 1.2);
Define soil-related parameters for the climate vulnerability and risk assessment of key agricultural systems in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (e.g. soil fertility, salinity, acidity, erosion, organic matter, water-holding capacity) (Activity 1.3);
Identify climate-related risks to soil functions that underpin agricultural productivity and ecosystem services (Activity 1.3);
Identify key soil-related vulnerabilities and risk hotspots for agricultural systems in both regions (Activity 1.3);
Propose climate-resilient soil and land management measures, and support the design of NbSA measures for selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Soil Expert will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(3.2) Input

The total input of the Soil Expert is 4 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(3.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Soil Expert should have the following qualifications and experience:

A graduate degree in soil science, crop science, horticulture, or a related field;
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in soil science, soil management, sustainable agriculture development, agro-forestry in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta and/or in the Central Highlands is required;
A strong understanding of soil types and soil characteristics, plant – soil relationship, the use of agricultural chemicals in the Mekong Delta and/or in the Central Highlands;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is preferred.

4. Climate Modeller

(4.1) Specific tasks

The Climate Modeller (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Analyse trends in baseline climate conditions in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, including disaggregated descriptions by agro-ecological zones and by sub-basins (Activity 1.2);
Collect and provide the latest government official climate change scenarios (Activity 1.3);
Compile and provide high-resolution climate change spatial data issued by Ministry of Agriculture and Environment under baseline conditions and future projections to 2030s and 2050s and by 4 seasons for the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta, and provide written interpretation of the results (Activity 1.3);
Undertake climate change projections for the selected hazards in the two regions (Activity 1.3);
Conduct downscaling of climate change scenarios for the hotspot areas in the two regions, and provide written interpretation of the results (Activity 1.3); and
Provide other required data and GIS layers as agreed with ICEM Team Leader and ICEM Project Manager.

The outputs of the Climate Modeller will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(4.2) Input

The total input of the Climate Modeller is 3 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(4.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Climate Modeller should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in climate and climate change science or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in climate assessment, downscaled climate change modelling, and hazard projections under climate change in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta and/or in Central Highlands is preferred;
Knowledge of global and/or regional climate modelling;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is preferred.

5. Hydrologist

(5.1) Specific tasks

The Hydrologist (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect and provide hydrological monitoring data as requested by and in agreement with ICEM Team Leader and ICEM Project Manager (Activity 1.2);
Analyse trends in hydrological conditions and irrigation and water infrastructure in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.2);
Highlight the key implications of hydrological trends on agricultural systems and ecosystem services in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.2);
Calibrate and validate the hydrological and hydrodynamic models for the Mekong Delta as appropriate (Activity 1.3);
Undertake the hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling of selected hazards under baseline and climate change conditions in the Mekong Delta, and provide written interpretation of the modelling outputs (Activity 1.3); and
Undertake modelling of NbSA and land management scenarios to assess the impacts of NbSA measures in selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta, and provide written interpretation of the modelling outputs (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Hydrologist will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(5.2) Input

The total input of the Hydrologist is 7 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(5.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Hydrologist should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in hydrology, water resources engineering, water resources management, or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in hydrology, water resources management, irrigation management, and hydrological modelling in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta is required;
A strong understanding of the hydrology in the Mekong Delta, and of current approaches to hydrological simulation modelling;
Experience with hydrological and hydrodynamic models in the Mekong Delta is required;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

6. Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist

(6.1) Specific tasks

The Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect groundwater monitoring data from government, and additional sources if needed (Activity 1.2);
Identify key issues in, conduct trend analysis on, and update the regional baseline assessment of hydrogeological conditions and groundwater resources in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.2);
Analyse implications of dominant agricultural production systems and management practices on groundwater resources in the two regions (Activity 1.2);
Assess water scarcity risks associated with groundwater resources in selected priority areas, particularly in the Central Highlands (Activity 1.3);
Assess the potential impacts of climate change on groundwater resources in selected priority areas (Activity 1.3);
Contribute input on groundwater – surface water interactions to support the hydrological and water resources modelling (Activity 1.3);
Assess the impacts of identified NbSA measures on groundwater in selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(6.2) Input

The total input of the Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist is 6 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(6.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Hydrogeology and Groundwater Specialist should have the following qualifications and experience:

A graduate degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or a related field;
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater resources management in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta and in the Central Highlands is required;
A strong understanding of the geology, hydrogeology, and groundwater in the Mekong Delta and in the Central Highlands;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

7. Gender Specialist

(7.1) Specific tasks

The Gender Specialist (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Collect relevant gender-segregated data on socio-economic conditions, agriculture and hazards at the regional, provincial and sub-provincial levels in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.2);
Conduct baseline assessment of socio-economic and gender-related issues with respect to the agriculture sector in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, and in the target provinces, in coordination with SNV’s Gender Expert (Activity 1.2);
Provide gender-segregated technical input to the climate vulnerability and risk assessment in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, in coordination with SNV’s Gender Expert (Activity 1.3);
Analyze required gender considerations in defining and designing NbSA measures in selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Assess potential gender implications of identified NbSA in selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Provide technical input to ensure the adaptation plans are gender-sensitive and promote gender equality (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Gender Specialist will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(7.2) Input

The total input of the Gender Specialist is 5 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(7.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Gender Specialist should have the following qualifications and experience:

A graduate degree in social science, gender studies, social development, or a related field;
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social and gender assessment and development, gender segregated assessment of hazard and climate impacts, community engagement, and gender equality and social inclusion in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta and/or in the Central Highlands is preferred;
A strong understanding of gender issues in agriculture, disaster control and prevention, and climate resilience in the Mekong Delta and/or in the Central Highlands;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

8. Landscape Architect

(8.1) Specific tasks

The Landscape Architect (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Prepare illustrations of key landscape features influencing climate exposure and sensitivity, including landform, hydrology, soils, vegetation, and agricultural land-use patterns, in the selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands (Activity 1.3);
Develop landscape design concepts integrating NbSA, including, but not limited to, agroforestry, buffer zones, and ecological corridors, into agricultural systems (Activity 1.4);
Lead the preparation of the conceptual designs, including spatial layouts, site plans and 3D renders, of identified NbSA measures in the selected priority areas (Activity 1.4);
Prepare maps, diagrams, and visual materials illustrating climate-resilient agricultural landscape transitions (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Landscape Architect will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(8.2) Input

The total input of the Landscape Architect is 4 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(8.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Landscape Architect should have the following qualifications and experience:

Advanced degree in landscape architecture, landscape planning, or a related field;
A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in landscape-based planning, climate adaptation, or environmental design;
Demonstrated experience in agricultural landscape design, spatial environmental design, and climate resilient design;
Proficiency in GIS and spatial visualization tools;
Experience working in the Mekong Delta and/or in the Central Highlands is preferred;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

9. Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta

(9.1) Specific tasks

The Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Work in coordination with the GIS and Spatial Analysis Specialist to map and delineate environmentally sensitive areas and critical habitats in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.2);
Identify key issues in, conduct trend analysis on, and update the regional baseline assessment of biodiversity, environmentally sensitive areas, and critical habitats in the Mekong Delta using secondary data and literature review (Activity 1.2);
Conduct an ecological assessment of critical habitats and biodiversity in selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta, including impacts of existing land use activities, cropping regimes, agricultural production practices, and climate change on biodiversity. Field surveys are expected (Activity 1.3);
Analyse required ecological considerations in defining and designing nature-based solutions for adaptation (NbSA) measures and other adaptation measures in selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.4);
Assess potential effectiveness and impacts of NbSA on the ecology and biodiversity in selected priority areas in the Mekong Delta (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(9.2) Input

The total input of the Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta is 3.5 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(9.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, agro-ecology, natural resources management, or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in ecological agriculture, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem-based approach in Vietnam. Experience in the Mekong Delta is required;
A strong knowledge of ecosystem, biodiversity, protected area, key biodiversity area, and ecological conservation issues in the Mekong Delta;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

10. Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands

(10.1) Specific tasks

The Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands (national) will be responsible for the following tasks:

Work in coordination with the GIS and Spatial Analysis Specialist to map and delineate environmentally sensitive areas and critical habitats in the Central Highlands (Activity 1.2);
Identify key issues in, conduct trend analysis on, and update the regional baseline assessment of biodiversity, environmentally sensitive areas, and critical habitats in the Central Highlands using secondary data and literature review (Activity 1.2);
Conduct an ecological assessment of critical habitats and biodiversity in selected priority areas in the Central Highlands, including impacts of existing land use activities, cropping regimes, agricultural production practices, and climate change on biodiversity. Field surveys are expected (Activity 1.3);
Analyse required ecological considerations in defining and designing nature-based solutions for adaptation (NbSA) measures and other adaptation measures in selected priority areas in the Central Highlands (Activity 1.4);
Assess potential effectiveness and impacts of NbSA on the ecology and biodiversity in selected priority areas in the Central Highlands (Activity 1.4).

The outputs of the Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands will be part of the deliverables produced by the team of specialists, as described above.

(10.2) Input

The total input of the Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Central Highlands is 3.5 persons-month (intermittent) between 07/2026 – 09/2027.

(10.3) Qualifications and Experience

The Ecologist/ Biodiversity Specialist – Mekong Delta should have the following qualifications and experience:

A post-graduate degree in ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, agro-ecology, natural resources management, or a related field;
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in ecological agriculture, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem-based approach in Vietnam. Experience in the Central Highlands is required;
A strong knowledge of ecosystem, biodiversity, protected area, key biodiversity area, and ecological conservation issues in the Central Highlands;
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

How to apply:

To apply, please send a cover memo and updated CV with contact details of two references to Ms. Nguyen Thi Luyen ([email protected]). For more information about ICEM, visit www.icem.com.au.

Applications close on 5 July 2026. 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, 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 familyfriendly work arrangements to ensure equal opportunity for all.

For more information about ICEM, please visit www.icem.com.au