WVV Special Project Manager

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization working to improve the quality of life of people, especially children, who are marginalized and living in poverty.  World Vision helps all who are in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or gender. 
 
World Vision International in Viet Nam (WVIV) is supported by multiple countries and funded through a combination of sponsorship programs (majority) and Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS)/grants. WVIV operates across multiple provinces and implements Area Programs (APs) that focus on communities with high levels of poverty, often including ethnic minority populations. In addition to APs, WVIV implements various Special and Grant Projects to address the specific needs of vulnerable children in both AP and non-AP areas. 
 
WVIV is headquartered in Hanoi, while majority of staff are based locally in Area Programs and project sites across the country which enables them to work closely with government partners and communities on a daily basis.

The Blue Corridor for Biodiversity and Fisheries Protection in Central Vietnam (Blue Corridor) project aims to establish a sub-regional network—the Blue Corridor—comprising officially designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) with high biodiversity value along Vietnam’s central coast. The project supports local marine biodiversity conservation and promotes sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities through strategic, scalable approaches. It specifically targets women and fishers whose traditional fishing grounds have been reduced. Key project activities include conducting assessments to inform the establishment of new MPA or OECM and to strengthen the management of existing MPAs, community outreach and engagement, awareness raising about IUU, supporting MPA management boards, facilitating community-led conservation initiatives, organising exchange among MPAs and OECMs, capacity-building training, expanding access to sustainable livelihood resources, and strengthening disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. The project implementation will be led by World Vision International in Vietnam in partnership with WWF-Vietnam who is a sub-grantee. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Blue Corridor project, including planning & budgeting, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reflection. The successful candidate will lead a team of professionals, coordinating with partner organisations and other delivery partners, stakeholders, and donor, to ensure project deliverables are achieved within budget, scope, and timeline.

I. Leadership and Management 25%)
- Lead and manage the implementation of the Blue Action Fund project in line with project objectives, work plans, and donor requirements.
- Ensure all activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to high technical quality standards.
- Develop and monitor project work plans, budgets, and performance indicators.
- Ensure project progress and impacts are well documented and effectively communicated in relevant channels and platforms
- Promote a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project team

II. Technical Oversight & Biodiversity Conservation in partnership with WWF (15%):
- Oversee the establishment and management of MPAs and OECMs in Da Nang and Quang Tri;
- Ensure biodiversity conservation activities follow technical best practices and contribute to regional and global marine conservation networks.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of ecological outcomes, ensuring data-driven decision-making.

III. Livelihoods & Community Development (15%)
- Lead initiatives supporting livelihood transitions for coastal communities, with a focus on women, persons with disabilities, and fishers affected by
reduced fishing access.
- Oversee capacity-building activities, access to sustainable livelihood resources, and disaster risk management and climate change adaptation
programs.
- Ensure community engagement and participatory approaches are applied in all interventions.

IV. Co-ordination and Relationship (10%)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, local authorities, community organizations, NGOs, World Vision Int. Vietnam
National Office, Support Office (WV Ireland), and local embassies and other stakeholders.
- Advocate for collaborative approaches to marine conservation and community development.
- Represent the project at meetings, workshops, and events at provincial, national, and regional levels

V. Compliance, monitoring and Evaluation (20%)
- Ensure compliance with Blue Action Fund’s requirements per the signed Grant Agreement and the agreement(s) between WV Ireland, WVI Vietnam, and WWF-Vietnam, World Vision policies, and national regulations.
- Prepare timely and accurate project reports, including technical, financial, and narrative reports for donors and management.
- Ensure gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in project activities, in line with Blue Action Fund’s Gender Guide
- Oversee the implementation of management measures for specific risks and impacts outlined in the Environmental and Social Management Plan
- Ensure effective risk management and mitigation strategies are in place.

VI. Finance and Administration (5%)
- Ensure sound financial management in line with the signed Grant Agreement, Blue Action Fund’s Grant Procedures Manual and Grant Implementation Guide, and WV’s Financial Manual.
- Financial policies and procedures are followed and the integrity of financial documents, procedures and reports is ensured by liaising with the Finance
Department.
- Financial reports are monitored and used as management tools for evaluating Project progress.The Project office is organized and well maintained.

VII. HEA-DRR (5%)
- Take Disaster Risk Reduction – Response to Climate Change (DRR-RCC) account when designing, implementation, M&E of Project’s activities to ensure
that climate change and disaster risks can be addressed and reduced.
- Inclusive plans for response to disaster risks and climate change for MPAs of Cu Lao Cham and Con Co are developed or updated; equipment for feasible
initiatives by Cu Lao Cham and Con Co MPAs on early warning and disaster preparedness are provided.
- Target communities have enhanced knowledge, skills and practices to implement the Community-based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) model with integration of climate change response

VIII. Others (5%)
- Manage directly the safety and security within the team based on WVIV guidelines, through security assessment, planning and management.
- Prepare and regularly the risk registers for the team
- Identify and mitigate the risks that could impact the achievement of goals of the team
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager to ontribute to the team performance

Preferred, Knowledge, and Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience managing conservation or community development projects, preferably in marine or coastal contexts.
- Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation, marine protected area management, and sustainable livelihood programming.
- Experience in community engagement, participatory approaches, and inclusive development (gender, disability, marginalized groups).
- Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong financial and project management skills, including budget monitoring and reporting.
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Required Professional Experience
- At least 8 years’ experience in relief and development work, be independent in managing project
- Experience in INGO-funded project planning and implementation. Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification:
- Bachelor degree in agriculture (aquaculture, fishery), environmental conservation/ protection, community development, social work, business
administration or related field
- Certification in Project Management preferred
- Motorbike driving licence