Executive Director

Vietnam Green Building Council vgbc.vn | 8th floor, 01 Luong Yen, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Background

The Vietnam Green Building Council (VGBC) is searching for an executive director to lead its effort to make the building sector in Vietnam more sustainable. The VGBC is a non-profit organization with strong institutional support in Vietnam and an international network; it is the premier green building organization in the country. VGBC’s “LOTUS” system is the only green building rating system developed specifically for the Vietnamese context. It is expected that the next executive director will continue the growth and success of the VGBC. Find out more at: www.vgbc.vn

Job Summary

Define, develop, and implement VGBC organizational strategy
Develop fundraising strategy, research sources, and raise funds
Manage budget and operations
Manage technical research, HR, and administration
Maintain and develop the VGBC network of members and partners
Safeguard VGBC transparency, reputation and expertise
Represent VGBC in national and international forums
Work closely with partner institutions, including agencies of the Government of Vietnam and the World Green Building Council

Specific Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Budget, Finance, and Fundraising

Define yearly budget and oversee its execution
Research, develop, and secure funding sources
Report quarterly to VGBC Board of Directors (cashflow and financial statement)

2. Technical Management

LOTUS rating tools development and revision
Manage LOTUS certification process for building projects
Manage related technical research, including technical advisory groups
Manage and develop the online “Green Database”

3. Outreach and Education

Prepare and perform lectures about green building in the Vietnamese context at national and international conferences
Manage and develop VGBC education programs
Write advocacy articles and reports on sustainable building
Ensure maintenance of robust online resources and web presence
Develop outreach and messaging on VGBC areas of competence to public

4. Administration and HR

Report on administrative matters to VGBC Board of Directors
Plan and manage necessary personnel procedures for VGBC operation
Improve and monitor management processes and procedures
Develop and manage volunteering / internship programs
Manage organisation assets and documents

5. Network Coordination

Manage congenial and consensus-based collaborative framework with partners and members (government, academia, business, and NGOs)
Coordinate with the World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Network

Qualifications

Vietnamese national
Excellent written and verbal skills (both Vietnamese and English)
College degree required. Graduate degree in environment, engineering, science, architecture, development, or related field strongly preferred.
Five to ten years experience in a related field preferred.
Managerial experience, especially budgeting and personnel, preferred.
Technical background, especially in construction practice and law, preferred
Demonstrable ability to work with diverse partners (government, private sector, academia and donors)
Demonstrable interest in, and knowledge of, sustainability issues
Intelligence, honesty and an independent, non-profit oriented mind

How to apply

Please send CV and letter of interest (both in English) to VGBC via email to: info@vgbc.vn by July 30th, 2021. In your letter, please describe your interests, personal and professional goals for the future, and anything else you believe to be interesting or relevant. Letters of reference will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Email: info@vgbc.vn Website: www.vgbc.vn

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

Job Details

Organisation Name:

VGBC

Location:

Hanoi

Application Deadline:

Fri, 2021-07-30