Capacity Building Director - Vietnam Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is looking for Capacity Building Director candidates to participate in the implementation of a USAID funded climate adaptation and mitigation project in Vietnam. Specifically, this position will support the project goal of increasing resilience of people, places and livelihoods in delta areas through assistance for adaptation and disaster risk management. The Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing all capacity building activities among local Vietnamese partners and will use established ISC tools to conduct trainings and programs which respond to the needs of civil society participants and other stakeholders. We are especially interested in candidates who have achieved positive impacts and demonstrate creative and adaptive capacity-building in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates will have senior-level management experience in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, related to capacity building of grassroots and local civil society groups. ISC seeks candidates with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and directing international programs that present innovative approaches to problem solving.

Organization Description

ISC is an innovative, international development organization that has successfully worked for over 20 years to give citizens and the organizations that support them the tools, skills, and resources they need to improve lives and build a more peaceful, stable world. Our current areas of programmatic growth include strengthening democratic institutions and citizenship in transition countries; helping communities in the U.S. and Asia become more resource efficient and transition to low-carbon economy; and supporting sustainable community development – particularly in areas recovering from natural disasters or that are vulnerable to climate disruption. Founded by Madeleine M. Kunin in 1991, ISC is based in beautiful, picturesque Vermont, a state that values grassroots democracy and environmental stewardship. ISC has an office in Washington, DC, and international offices in China and Serbia.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years professional experience in managing and implementing capacity building activities for civil society organizations/non-governmental organizations in developing countries;
• Work experience in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam;
• Ability to develop and sustain close relationships with partner organizations, USAID missions, host government officials, and a wide range of national and international NGOs;
  Must be fluent in English; Vietnamese a plus;
• Able to analyze the training needs of participants and prepare and conduct trainings and workshops;
• Strong prior experience in overseeing capacity-building and grant-making operations that can be adapted to emerging opportunities and trends;
• Senior level management experience preferred;
• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, or other related field.

Compensation and Benefits

Position available pending funding

To Apply

Please click here to complete our web based application form. 
In addition to filling out the form please follow the directions to upload your cover letter and resume (one file please!). Online applications only. No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed on June 6, 2012

If you experience difficulty with the online application, please contact jobs@iscvt.org

ISC is an equal opportunity employer.