World Agroforestry Centre – Vietnam Office
Replacing Recruitment of Project Manager
About our organization
The International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), also known as World Agroforestry envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1978, ICRAF is member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
The Project and Position
The project “Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Vietnam (LEARN-VN)” aims to build up a learning center in the campus of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), which is also a project implementing partner. This is a new initiative and both ICRAF and TUAF need an expert with experience in developing climate learning center and capacity development to advise on different steps. The LEARN-VN is funded by the BftW in the period of January 2023 upto June 2026.
ICRAF Viet Nam country office is seeking for the dynamic motivated Project Manager to manage the project “Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Viet Nam (LEARN-VN)” funded by Bread for the World (BftW), and to support climate research of other projects in Viet Nam.
The post holder is also required to establish and maintain close collaboration with Vietnamese government partners, most importantly departments and research institutes under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), private sector and stakeholders of other climate projects.
Under supervision of country coordinator, the Project Manager is expected to perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
1. Project manager: Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Viet Nam (LEARN-VN; 2023-2026) (90%)
- Provide overall project management, ensuring effective implementation of project activities, preparation of annual work and financial plans, communication, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and reporting.
- Provide scientific/technical support to the project team and effectively coordinate all partners in the delivery of project activities, ensuring that partners adhere to quality standards in the course of project implementation.
- Ensure efficiency in the utilization of project resources and effective delivery of outputs;
- Provide scientific/technical leadership in activities undertaken by the project;
- Manage national staff under supervision and provide guidance and coaching for staff development
- Prepare annual and narrative reports and other high-level communication materials required by BftW and ICRAF;
- Liaise with BftW, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF) on matters pertaining to the project
- Contribute to the preparation of proposal for the second phase of the project.
2. Partnership, outreach, and program development (10%)
- Support climate research and capacity development under other projects at CIFOR-ICRAF Viet Nam
- Author peer-reviewed publication and ensure quality research outputs including scientific publications, policy briefs, project-related documents and extension materials;
- Pro-actively engage national partners, e.g. MAE, private sector companies and research institutes
- Build and maintain partnerships with partners and donors
- Promote CIFOR-ICRAF work through conference presentations, blogs, organizing and attending workshops
- Lead or contribute to development of concept notes and proposals
- Serve as a member of management team at CIFOR-ICRAF Viet Nam office and contribute to the country program development and management where relevant
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary
Qualifications and Skills Required
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Master degree in business administration, economics, economic management or related field (PhD degree is an asset)
- Proven publication records.
Minimum Work Experience:
- At least 07 years of relevant experience, preferably related to business administration, agroforestry system, climate change, crop science, soil science, agriculture, sustainable NRM and/or rural development
- Experience in working with not-for-profit organizations, private sectors and government institutions.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in business plan development and execution
Skills and Competencies
- Pro-active and independent way of working
- Strongly outcome-oriented
- Excellent writing skills in English and Vietnamese,
- Experience in proposal development
- Well organized and demonstrated ability in time management
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, verbally and in writing, in both English and Vietnamese.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multicultural teams
- Demonstrated ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcoming challenging situations
- Demonstrated ability to manage a range of staff and consultants
- Good computer literacy
- Strong drive to learn new topics and skills
- Independent, rigorous, excellent social skills, and passionate and motivated by the social and environmental impact potential of their work
- Comfortable with public speaking and workshop facilitation
- Willing to spend time in the field
- Multi-tasking person and able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Open to receiving feedbacks from others
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
- The appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
- The duty station will be in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Application process
- The application deadline is 28 September 2025.
- We will acknowledge all applications, but will only contact short-listed candidates.
- ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, location, or cancel the hiring as necessary.
- Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, and email address
All correspondence should be addressed to the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Office Hanoi, at the 13th floor, HCMCC building, 249A Thuy Khue street, Tay Ho ward, Hanoi, Vietnam OR via email: ICRAF-VIETNAM@CIFOR-ICRAF.ORG. Applicants should indicate “Application – LEARN-VN Project Manager” on their application letters and email submissions. You can also please visit our career site at to apply: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/about/work-with-us/
ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site: www.worldagroforestry.org/regions/southeast_asia/vietnam