Program Manager (IDH)

IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative

The mission of IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative is to catalyze systemic change through collaborative action and to achieve market transformation for impact at scale. IDH convenes companies, CSOs, governments and others in public-private partnerships. Together we drive the joint design, co-funding and prototyping of new economically viable approaches to realize green & inclusive growth at scale in commodity sectors and sourcing areas. Our approaches are designed to drive sustainability from niche to norm in mainstream markets, delivering impact on Sustainable Development Goals. We focus on creating positive impact on deforestation, living incomes and living wages, working conditions, toxic loading and gender. IDH is supported by multiple European governments (Dutch, Swiss, Danish and Norwegian) and we work together with over 600 companies, CSOs, financial institutions, producer organizations and governments in 11 sectors (apparel, cotton, tea, coffee, spices, aquaculture…) and 11 landscapes in over 50 countries worldwide. IDH is a dynamic and demanding organization of about 140 staff members and permanent consultants at the Headquarter in Utrecht, the Netherlands and many overseas offices and hubs in South America, Asia and Africa.

Starting operation in Vietnam in 2010, IDH has since established strong partnerships with businesses, government and civil society organizations working on coffee, tea, cocoa, spices/pepper, aquaculture and apparel/footwear sectors. Recently, promoting and enabling embedded sustainable manufacturing practices (IDH manufacturing program) has been newly identified as one of IDH focus sectors in Vietnam from now up to 2025. Through textile and apparel program, IDH would like to deliver the impacts on: reduced use of natural resources and energy, reduction in plastic & textile waste, greater transparency & traceability in production, increased gender equality and participation, reduced carbon footprints, increased circular production and manufacturing models, and increased living incomes of workers.

To strengthen its team in Vietnam, IDH is recruiting a: Program Manager, Textiles and Apparel - Vietnam

(this position is based in Hanoi city)

Job profile

IDH is currently looking for candidates for the position of Program Manager to support the development and implementation of textiles and apparel program in Vietnam. The position will work closely with the Country Director of IDH in Vietnam and Global Director of Textiles and Apparel Business Unit to coordinate and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Vietnam government (relevant ministries), private sector (brands, factories, industry associations), civil society, and technical experts in the Vietnam textiles and apparel industries to initiate, and coordinate efforts around creating a sustainable textile production system of the country, and to demonstrate the industry can become a positive catalyst for sustainable development.

The position will be based in Hanoi and report directly to the Country Director of IDH in Vietnam.

Key responsibilities

The Textiles and Apparel Program Manager is technically in charge of the development and implementation of the Textiles and Apparel program’s activities in Vietnam to create positive impacts on Better Jobs and Better Environment. He/she will be responsible to ensure targeted results and impact of the program at field levels and upscaling to lead for the changes at business practices and sector governance levels with support and guidance from IDH headquarter. He/she will be responsible to coordinate with local partners and stakeholders to ensures that work plans and agreed targets are met timely while complying with cost limits.

Duties

Program coordination

Responsible for overall coordination of Textile & Apparel program in Vietnam and ensure targeted results and impact of the program at field levels and upscaling to lead for the changes at business practices and sector governance levels with support and guidance from IDH headquarter.
Supports the planning process, implementation and monitoring of the program

Stakeholder management and networking

Manage and support private sector and donor engagement
Maintain contacts with partners and stakeholders with existing program on textiles and apparel and develop new partnerships, especially within Vietnam.
Responsibility for working on the maintenance and expansion of the IDH network and donor base, supporting colleagues doing similar work and contributing to the further strategic development of IDH.

Textiles and Apparel program development

Contribute constructively to strategic annual planning of IDH Textiles and Apparel program.
Identify the engagement opportunities with private partners in textiles and apparel program sector in Vietnam.
Support in development and implementation of textiles and apparel program in Vietnam up to 2025.
Responsible for the collaboration between IDH and MONRE on environmental transformation, promote environmental information disclosure of enterprises and improve environmental governance mechanisms; ZDHC zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the textile and footwear factories to improve the environment and people’s wellbeing.
Responsible for the collaboration with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry for promoting sustainable industrial parks, especially Textiles Industrial Parks, in Vietnam
Responsible for the collaboration between IDH and Vietnam General Confederation of Labours on promoting Multi-company Collective Bargaining Agreement, Social Dialogues and Representation,
Work with key public and private stakeholders to develop an agreed solution that will transparently help measure the performance of new and existing industrial parks (focused on textiles, apparel, and footwear industries), to ensure commitment to better social and environmental practices (e.g. support factories moving towards Sustainable Textiles Production in Vietnam).

Fundraising

Conduct a donor mapping analysis to identify the potential donors to support the scaling of sustainable development of the textiles and apparel program sector in Vietnam.
Support IDH Vietnam to develop funding proposals to support the sustainable textiles and apparel sector in Vietnam.

Requirements

Candidates will be selected on the basis of key criteria:

Good general knowledge and understanding of Vietnamese textiles and apparel industry.
Good knowledge and experience working with the private sector, especially private sector in textiles and apparel industries.
Strong track record and background in environmental and/or social sustainability and an ability to articulate an understanding of both domestic and international requirements.
Strong project management skills and a minimum of 5 years in management positions.
Good knowledge and contact network of NGO and government agencies working in relevant field.
Able to manage programs with a diverse group of stakeholders with an inclusive attitude, defining common goals and implementing actions
Able to oversee field level implementation issues and resolve conflicts
Fluent in Vietnamese and English
Familiarity with the manufacturing supply chain (e.g. apparel and footwear industry)
Some experience in raising funds
Works to achieve agreed objectives and is accountable for meeting or exceeding them
Demonstrated ability in team working.

Terms and conditions

The successful applicant will be offered a consultancy contract for one year with competitive remuneration, but with very high possibility to extend. IDH offers a challenging position with opportunities for growth within an enthusiastic and passionate team and as an IDH team member you can contribute to positive global change.

For more information about IDH, please visit http://www.idhtrade.org. For questions about this position, please contact Mr. Huynh Tien Dung at dunghuynh@idhtrade.org

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV/resume and application letter (in English), explaining your interest and capabilities for the position, to Ms. Iris van Oort, HR Officer, at jobs@idhtrade.org and copy to Vietnam@idhtrade.org before 15th July, 2023 mentioning “Application for Textiles and Apparel Program Manager” in the subject line.