[VM077] JOB OPPORTUNITIES Community Development Officer (CA MAU/ CAN THO)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Community Development Officer (CA MAU/ CAN THO)

The Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD) is a Vietnamese Science and Technology Organization under VUSTA, committed to strengthening the capacity of vulnerable communities in rural and mountainous areas to adapt to environmental changes and sustainably manage their livelihood systems in an equitable and compassionate society.

Based on SRD’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027, the Program Department implements activities in poor and vulnerable communities that are highly exposed to adverse climate impacts across the Northern mountainous region, the Central region, and the Mekong Delta.

SRD’s programs align with its 2023–2027 Strategic Plan and focus on five thematic areas:

• Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
• Climate-adaptive livelihoods
• Renewable energy and emission reduction
• Carbon markets and PFES
• Forest governance and sustainable trade (VPA-FLEGT, EVFTA)

We are currently looking for 01 Vietnamese candidates for the position of Community Development Officer for the project “Strengthened climate resilience and sustainable income generation for mangrove forest-dependent vulnerable communities” – VM077

The aim of the project is to enhance local climate resilience and restore mangrove ecosystems in order to ensure sustainable livelihoods and social inclusion for vulnerable communities in Ca Mau province in particular, and the Mekong Delta region in general.

SRD plays a key role in achieving the three core objectives of the project, which are:

Objective 1: Enhance carbon stocks and protect mangrove forests through community-based forest management and the implementation of Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) mechanisms.

Objective 2: Improve livelihoods of poor and vulnerable groups dependent on mangrove forests by promoting climate-resilient livelihood models, particularly eco-certified shrimp–mangrove farming systems.

Objective 3: Strengthen cooperation and support among the government, enterprises, and farmers in developing livelihoods, protecting forests, and managing natural resources sustainably.

Work locations:  Based in Ca Mau or Can Tho

The Community Development Officer will support the implementation of field-based project activities at commune and village levels; strengthen community capacity and participation; support local partners; and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of assigned project activities according to annual plans.

Benefits and Allowances:

Salary and other benefits will be negotiated depending on qualifications and competitiveness. For detailed job description and requirements, please click HERE.

For more information, please visit SRD’s website at www.srd.org.vn

Submit Application:

Candidates who meet the requirements can send their applications with the subject [SRDCDO-1125] Your Name, including a job application, along with a CV and a copy (no need to be notarized) of any degree related in Vietnamese or English as soon as possible, and before 30/11/2025 to the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Profiles will not be returned.

Following its Child Protection Policy, SRD reserves the right to conduct screening procedures with all applicants before recruitment in order to ensure the best interests of children and to protect the rights of every stakeholder, including representatives and consultants working under contract with SRD.