Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP); Component Leads

Job Description:

USAID Project on Strengthening Vietnam’s Innovation Ecosystem

Deloitte Southeast Asia’s International Affairs and Development practice is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the forthcoming USAID Vietnam Innovative Ecosystems Activity. This Activity will support the Government of Vietnam (GVN) in its effort to enhance Vietnam’s innovation ecosystems by promoting the commercialization of innovations developed by innovators, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. To do this the Activity aims to link Innovation Ecosystem Actors (IEAs) like national, regional, and higher education institution innovation centers, Vietnamese owned/operated enterprises, chambers of commerce, business associations, and think tanks to improve the innovation ecosystem business enabling environment. The Activity will also work with and through key IEAs to develop the business acumen and startup skills of innovators, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. Specifically, Deloitte Consulting Vietnam (DCVN) is accepting applications for the following positions:

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Position Title	Brief Description
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)	The DCOP will play a crucial role in achieving the project’s objectives, which include improving the business enabling environment, strengthening interconnections between innovation actors, and enhancing the capabilities of the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s (MPI) National Innovation Center (NIC). Key responsibilities include: Project Management and Leadership Technical Management over 3 main Components: Component 1: Improve Business Enabling Environment Component 2: Strengthen Interconnections Between Innovation Actors Component 3: Enhance Capabilities of MPI’s National Innovation Center (NIC) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Senior Advisor Specializing on Improving Business Enabling Environment – Component 1 Lead	The Senior Advisor will lead and oversee Component 1 – Improve Business Enabling Environment. This component focuses on improving the business enabling environment, strengthening the capabilities of Business Support Organizations (BSOs) and the National Innovation Center (NIC), and enhancing the capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and think tanks. The Component 1 Lead will play a crucial role in facilitating public-private dialogue, developing recommendations to resolve business environment challenges, and educating Government of Vietnam (GVN) officials and businesses on legal and regulatory measures.
Senior Advisor Specializing on Strengthening Interconnections Between Innovation Actors – Component 2 Lead	The Senior Advisor will lead and oversee Component 2 – Strengthen Interconnections Between Innovation Actors. This component focuses on strengthening interconnections between innovation actors and those furnishing related resources, developing the capabilities of Business Support Organizations (BSOs), the National Innovation Center (NIC), and other relevant Government of Vietnam (GVN) agencies, facilitating career-enhancing interconnections between GVN agencies, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and private sector.
Senior Advisor -Capability Building for NIC – Component 3 Lead	The Senior Advisor will lead and oversee Component 3 – Enhance Capabilities of MPI’s National Innovation Center (NIC). This component focuses on developing the capabilities of the National Innovation Center (NIC) to effectively serve as the focal agency for innovation in Vietnam. The Component 3 Lead will play a crucial role in building the management and technical capacity of NIC leadership and staff, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and leveraging NIC’s central role to enhance the innovation ecosystem.

Minimum Qualifications

Level	Education Requirement (highest degree obtained should relate to the services provided)	Experience (experience must relate to the services provided)
Senior-Level	Ph.D.	6
	JD/ABD	8
	MS/MA/MBA	9
	BS/BA	10
	Less than BS/BA	14

Deloitte Consulting VN is committed to creating an inclusive work environment through ongoing recruitment and retention efforts, with a focus on developing a more equitable workplace.

To apply, please send cover letter and CV by 30 November 2024 to: [email protected] .

The subject line of the email application should follow this format:

VIE Application_<position>_FirstNameLastName

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.