Manufacturing Manager

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 several overseas offices and hubs in South America, Asia and Africa.

Starting operating 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. Promoting and enabling embedded sustainable manufacturing practices has been newly identified as one of IDH focus sectors in Vietnam from now up to 2030.

To strengthen its team in Vietnam, IDH is recruiting a:

Manufacturing Program Manager - Vietnam
this role is based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City

Job profile

IDH is currently looking for candidates for the position of Manufacturing Program Manager to support the development and implementation of Manufacturing Program in Vietnam. The position will work closely 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 manufacturing, including apparel and footwear industry to initiate, and coordinate efforts around creating a sustainable system of manufacturing in the country, and to demonstrate the industry can become a positive catalyst for sustainable development.

The position, based in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, will report to IDH Vietnam Country Director and technically report to IDH Senior Program Manager based in the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

1. Program coordination

• Responsible for overall coordination of manufacturing program in Vietnam including the existing apparel program in Vietnam and ensure targeted results and impact in the development and implementation of the program at field level with support and guidance from IDH headquarter.
• Supports the planning process, implementation and monitoring of the program

2. Stakeholder management and networking

• Manage and support private sector and donor engagement
• Maintain contacts with partners and stakeholders with existing program on 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.

3. Manufacturing program development

• Contribute constructively to strategic annual planning
• Identify the engagement opportunities with private partners in manufacturing sector in Vietnam such as sustainable industrial parks, electronics, furniture processing, and reduced use of plastic bags used in manufacturing, etc.
• Support in development of manufacturing program in Vietnam up to 2030.

4. Fund raising

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

Requirements

Candidates will be selected on the basis of key criteria:

• Good general knowledge and understanding of Vietnamese manufacturing industry.
• 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 10 years in management positions
• At least 5 years-experience on manufacturing sustainability working for an international retailer/company
• 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 conflict
• Fluent in Vietnamese and English
• Experience with program management
• 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] and copy to [email protected] before March 24th, 2019 mentioning “Application for Manufacturing Manager” in the subject line.

IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative
Arthur van Schendelstraat 500,
3511 MH Utrecht
P.O. Box 1241, 3500 BE UTRECHT, The Netherlands
www.idhsustainabletrade.com

IDH Vietnam Office
Room 401, B1 Building, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound
No. 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi