Lutheran World Relief, part of Corus International, has been present in Vietnam since 2025. Corus International is the parent of a family of world-class organizations working to deliver holistic, lasting solutions to end extreme poverty. We are a global leader in international development, with 150 years of combined experience across our brands. Our nonprofit and for-profit subsidiaries include IMA World Health and its fundraising brand Corus World Health, Lutheran World Relief, CGA Technologies, Ground Up Investing, and Farmers Market Brands. In Vietnam, Corus operates under Lutheran World Relief. Further details about the organization can be found at: https://corusinternational.org/.
We are seeking a results-oriented individual to fill the position of Technical Senior Manager, Financial Services, based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
TECHNICAL SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES – ID: 4250442
The Technical Senior Manager, Financial Services will lead financial services and business development support activities for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Food for Progress project, which develops Vietnam’s tilapia aquaculture and feed sector value chains. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the role will support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and farmer-based organizations to access appropriate financial services, strengthen business capabilities and grow sustainably. This is a regular, full-time position with frequent travel to provinces in northern and southern Vietnam.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
- Financial Services and Access to Finance: Assess credit flows, financial institutions, microfinance providers, savings groups, insurance gaps and fintech opportunities; develop and implement appropriate financial services for MSMEs in line with project objectives and donor standards.
- Business Development Support: Strengthen business planning, market access, coaching, digital technology adoption and organizational capacity for aquaculture enterprises and farmer-based organizations.
- Financial Literacy and Value Chain Partnerships: Identify financial literacy needs and develop training and extension support; work with exporters, input suppliers, feed mills and other actors to improve contract transparency, price negotiations and credit arrangements.
- Technical Delivery and Capacity Strengthening: Facilitate organizational capacity assessment and development for farmer based organizations, coordinate consultants and business development service providers, coach project and partner staff on engagement with financial institutions and digital payment networks, and identify and track grant opportunities that deliver returns for grantees and donors.
- Coordination and Policy Engagement: Collaborate with project teams, sub-recipients and regional and headquarters technical staff; document technical achievements, share learning and advocate for supportive financial sector policy reforms.
- Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance: Track milestones and performance indicators, contribute to workplans and budgets, prepare timely technical reports, maintain complete project records and support compliance with donor requirements.
Education & Experience
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of experience in finance, banking, business, enterprise development or social science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree is desired. Experience in business development support and financial or microfinance institutions serving the agriculture and/or aquaculture sectors is preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of development finance, financial tools and product design, financial literacy initiatives and business development support in agriculture or aquaculture. Experience working in multicultural, multilingual environments is required. Strong relationships with beneficiaries, private sector entities, government counterparts and civil society organizations are preferred; experience with local and international partners and knowledge of international donor funding mechanisms are desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication and influencing skills in Vietnamese and English are required; knowledge of local dialects is an asset. Candidates should be able to lead technical delivery across multiple teams, work independently and collaboratively, and use Office 365 applications proficiently. Salesforce experience is an advantage. The role is office-based Monday through Friday, with availability outside normal hours when required and domestic and international travel as needed. Authorization to work in Vietnam is required, if applicable.
Lutheran World Relief is an equal opportunity employer.
For the full job description and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page on our website https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4250442
How to apply:
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please email your application letter and CV in English to [email protected] quoting the position title in the email’s subject line.
Candidates also must submit their applications directly through our website at https://corus.applicantpro.com/jobs/4250442.
Deadline: November 05, 2026.