Program Manager, Wages

IDH – Textiles and Apparel

Are you passionate about sustainable trade?  do you have a business mindset? Do you want to work with forward-thinking companies, developing inclusive and sustainable sourcing strategies in Asia? We are excited to be searching for a proactive and pragmatic Program Manager with an interest in Value chain sustainability to join our team, based in Vietnam to work in the Wages in Apparel and Responsible Purchasing (WARP) program, and we hope it is you!

Your role.

As a Program Manager, you will lead exciting work to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of workers in Vietnam by collaborating with brands, government institutions, worker representatives, manufacturers, and initiatives. The position provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work at the highest level, around IDH’s impact area of Better Jobs and Gender, and to contribute to the ongoing strategic development of IDH’s Manufacturing work.

As the Program Manager of WARP program in Vietnam, you will be part of the Textiles & Manufacturing Business Unit and report directly to the Senior Program Manager of Apparel based in the Netherlands.

The core focus of the role will be to co-design and manage the successful delivery of the WARP workstream in Vietnam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-designing strategy, translating the strategic goals into operational plans, and taking full responsibility for program implementation, deliverables, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of outcomes on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Engaging with various stakeholders in Vietnam to secure collaboration for the implementation of the program, including local governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations
• Technical lead in proposal development, concept notes, investment committee notes, program summaries, and reporting.
• Representing IDH and the Better Job and  Wage initiatives in Vietnam at national/regional events and with various stakeholders.
• Contribute to IDH’s larger Better Job, Better Income and purchasing practices agenda

What you bring.

• Degree, ideally up to master’s levels in business, or social science, such as development studies economics, or related fields.
• At least 7-10 years of working experience in program management within human and labour rights. Knowledge of living wages and core labour standards is highly desirable.
• People management experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in engaging with major players in government, the private sector, and/or other types of senior stakeholders.
• Experience working as part of a dynamic and international team
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially a very good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (estimated to be around 2-4 trips per year)

Who you are.

You are analytically strong and enjoy working independently. You are a trustworthy and experienced sparring partner for internal colleagues and external stakeholders. In addition, you have excellent interpersonal skills and adapt easily to change and new cultures. You can manage change and gain commitment easily as you are able to connect to different people with different backgrounds. Working in a results-oriented, flexible, cooperative, and hands-on manner, you know how to drive the process and keep focus on your move to a successful planned outcome.

We offer you.

A challenging, pivotal role within an impacting, international organisation – and:

• We offer a competitive salary depending on your experience and competences.
• A 13^th month salary.
• A communication allowance of USD 25 per month.
• A sports allowance of USD 28 per month.
• A supplement to the health insurance (including health checks) foy you and your family members.
• For questions about this position, please contact Conrad Willars our recruiter, at [email protected]

Who we are.

IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade.

IDH’s international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network of around 400 staff including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 15 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all.

For more information, go to http://www.idhtrade.org or follow @IDHTrade on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Interested?

Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume in English to [email protected]

We encourage applicants to respond before February 8^th 2024.

Please note: An assessment tool can be used within this recruitment process. It is designed to ensure unbiased, skill-focused hiring. This approach doesn't involve right or wrong answers; it's more about evaluating your performance and determining if it aligns with the requirements of the role.

At IDH, we're committed to equal employment opportunity, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace every day.