Micro-Small Entrepreneurs Support Program
is recruiting a:
Project Manager – HCMC
The European Institute of Cooperation and Development (IECD) is a French non-governmental organization (NGO), founded in 1988, that operates in the field of social and economic development in partnership with local institutions in the countries where it works. IECD’s key areas of action are vocational training and job integration, support for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), and access to education and health for the most vulnerable.
In Vietnam, IECD runs four projects:
- Support for Micro and Small Enterprises, with a specific focus on the informal sector;
- Two social training enterprises in bakery and pastry, based in Ho Chi Minh City and Hue;
- A vocational training program in automotive in Ho Chi Minh City;
The MSE program helps small entrepreneurs improve their businesses through training and mentoring/coaching, equipping them with practical knowledge and management tools. Launched in Ho Chi Minh City in 2013, the program expanded in 2025 through Ubuild, a social enterprise that extends support to entrepreneurs in additional areas.
For more information, please visit:
- Website: iecd.org
- Youtube and Facebook: IECD Vietnam
Mission:
Under the management and supervision of the IECD country Director and in close collaboration with the program team in Paris, the project manager will be in charge of ensuring the successful implementation and development of the MSE project in Vietnam:
Project Operations & Strategy
- Lead strategy and delivery: set priorities/KPIs, own the roadmap, and coordinate execution across teams and partners.
- Run operations: manage day-to-day workflows and admin/logistics (incl. paperwork/authorizations with local authorities).
- Track performance: monitor KPIs indicators; validate key milestones with the Country Director.
- Quality & learning: ensure beneficiary impact; drive continuous improvement and capitalization/knowledge management.
- Compliance: uphold legal, fiscal, and labor rules; engage local expertise when needed.
Finance, Budget & Fundraising
- Budgeting: develop and manage the annual operational budget
- Compliance & controls: ensure proper use of funds per donor/IECD procedures; manage commitments vs. available funding/cash flow.
- Fundraising: maintain a pipeline/calendar; coordinate concept notes, proposals, budgets/logframes; steward donors and reporting.
Project Development & Partnerships
- Ecosystem: build and animate stakeholders supporting entrepreneurship.
- Partnerships: identify and cultivate new partners (INGOs/NGOs, authorities, private sector) interested in the MSE Program.
Ubuild Development
- Lead the strategy & offer: contribute to Ubuild’s strategic direction and refine its service portfolio based on pilot/market feedback.
- Partnerships & Commercial strategy: develop a basic client/partner pipeline and coordinate core go-to-market and communications (key assets, events, success stories).
- Results: track outcomes and share learnings for scale.
Team Management
- Lead & Develop: foster cohesion, purpose, and IECD values within the team.
- Routines & performance: run weekly team meetings/1:1s; set objectives and conduct evaluations per HR policy.
- Staffing lifecycle: manage recruitment, onboarding, development, and exits.
- Comms & social: work with the Communication Officer on needed tools and oversee social media channels (content calendar, approvals, posting cadence, community management, basic analytics).
Expected profile:
Qualifications and skills:
- Project & team leadership: planning, KPIs, budget, risk, delivery.
- Autonomous, adaptable, proactive; strong ownership and organization.
- Stakeholder communication & representation (public/private); strong networking; comfortable in multicultural settings.
- Entrepreneur focus: able to connect with SMEs and understand their business challenges.
- Languages & writing: fluent Vietnamese; professional English (spoken/written); solid writing/presentation.
- Digital: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; collaboration tools (e.g., Teams/SharePoint).
- Fundraising/partnership experience is a plus.
Education: Master’s degree, business school or equivalent
Experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in the private sector and/or NGO/development sector.
- Experience with SMEs/entrepreneurship and multi-stakeholder coordination is an asset.
Application:
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]
We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.