Project Manager

SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people world-wide, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Our core values people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

SNV has been working in Viet Nam since 1995, and currently has over 50 national and international staff. SNV Viet Nam's team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in 20 provinces, including the most remote and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country head office in Hanoi and field offices in Buon Ma Thuot and Vinh Long.  Our work focuses on three sectors – Agri-Food, Water and Renewable Energy.

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Job Description

Join SNV as Project Manager for the Sustainable Coffee Exchange, a 3-year initiative (2026–2029) co-implemented by SNV and the Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD), with funding from EuropeAid.

The project will strengthen adoption and application of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices within the coffee sector in Lam Dong and Son La provinces of Vietnam. Working with 50 MSMEs, cooperatives, business associations, and civil society groups, the project will:

- Build the capacity of MSMEs and cooperatives to adopt improved ESG practices.

- Facilitate access to investment for ESG integration into coffee value chains.

- Strengthen the role of civil society and non-state actors (NSAs) in promoting responsible business.

- Contribute to coffee and environmental platforms for multi-stakeholder dialogue with local government to enable a supportive ecosystem for ESG adoption.

The Project Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership, strategic guidance, and day-to-day management of the project. They will coordinate with partners, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of outputs, manage financial resources, and represent the project to donors, government, and other stakeholders.

Leadership & Management

• Lead overall project management, motivating the project team, partners, and stakeholders towards a shared vision.
• Guide the project set-up, including finalising work plans, budgets, and operational tools.
• Supervise implementation, ensure quality control, and manage project reporting to SNV and EuropeAid.
• Line manage and guide project staff and consultants.
  
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Strategic & Technical Guidance

• Provide technical leadership on ESG adoption strategies in the coffee sector.
• Ensure integration of gender equality, social inclusion, and climate-smart approaches.
• Support development and use of the ESG scorecard, resource hub, and citizen-generated data initiatives.

Partnerships and Consortium Management & Accountability

• Build strong relationship with provincial authorities and lead as government liaison for the project approval and delivery (lead on project document development, consultation and approval with local government stakeholders).
• Partner/consortium management and accountability, ensuring full project delivery in line with project targets.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with MSMEs, business associations, cooperatives, civil society, and provincial/national authorities.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue platforms, ensuring inclusive participation.
• Organise matchmaking between MSMEs/cooperatives and investors, and support ESG leadership recognition.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Ensure sound financial management, budget monitoring, and compliance with donor and SNV requirements.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and coordination with MSD and other partners.

Monitoring, Reporting & Learning

• Conduct regular monitoring visits and ensure timely achievement of milestones.
• Lead knowledge management, communications, and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Prepare and submit high-quality reports to donor and SNV management.
• Ensure adherence to SNV minimum MEL standards, including reporting on Global Harmonized Indicators, leading pause and reflect exercises, and performance tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in development studies, business management, agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in development cooperation, with a proven track record in ESG, sustainable business, or responsible value chains.
• Experience working with MSMEs, cooperatives, and civil society organizations in Vietnam and/or Southeast Asia.
• Strong financial management skills and familiarity with donor compliance (EuropeAid preferred).
• Experience leading and managing teams, including line management of (remote) staff and consultants
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships across public, private, and civil society stakeholders.
• Strong networking, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
  
   

Preferred

• Previous experience in the coffee or agri-food sector.
• Good understanding of market systems development programming and value chain development
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in establishing inclusive business modalities related to gender and ethnic minorities preferred
• Previous experience engaging business associations and other business support agencies
• Understanding of environmental and social safeguards, e.g Environmental and Social Safeguard Assessments, plans and systems
• Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Vietnamese required.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations

Key Behaviors

• Strong problem-solving and can can-do attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills in English and Vietnamese
• High integrity and professional work ethic

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: three-year contract, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Expected Start Date: Pending the signing of the JDE contract.

Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam (with frequent travel to Lam Dong and Son La)

Reports to: Sector Leader - Energy Sector

How to apply?

Join our team by applying today If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application until 5PM, Dec 4th, 2025. At SNV, we value your privacy, and rest assured that all your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Applicants will be requested to provide us with the contact details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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