Project Management Specialist (GCF-SACCR project) Open to internal and external applicants

Project Management Specialist (GCF-SACCR project) [Open to internal and external applicants] UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Lam National NPSA-11, National Personnel Services Agreement level Speaks English, Vietnamese Application deadline: April 04, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Project Management Specialist (PMS) will oversee the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded project aimed at strengthening the resilience of smallholder agriculture to climate change in Vietnam's Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions. The PMS will ensure effective project management, timely implementation of interventions, and compliance with GCF requirements. Responsibilities include leading project governance, results-based planning, monitoring, and risk management, as well as ensuring technical quality and fostering partnerships. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance climate resilience and support vulnerable communities. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in relevant field or bachelor's degree with additional experience Minimum 7 years of experience in managing donor-funded development projects Experience in results-based project management, monitoring, and evaluation Fluency in English and Vietnamese Experience with environmental and social safeguards Experience working with national/provincial government authorities Experience in managing complex implementation arrangements Experience with ODA/state budget procedures and co-financing mechanisms Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background Viet Nam is among the countries which are most vulnerable to climate change. The Government of Viet Nam has made significant efforts in responding to climate change, including adoption of the National Climate Change Strategy and action plan, the Green Growth Strategy and implementation plan, legal frameworks and policies on disaster risk reduction. In the latest National Determined Contributions (NDC, 2022), the country made further unconditional commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, setting a target of 15.8% with its own effort and 43.5% through international support, compared to business-as-usual. In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Viet Nam for the period 2022-2026 and the One Strategic Plan of the United Nations in Viet Nam for the period 2022 - 2025, UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2022-2026 underlines UNDP’s work to promote Climate Change Response, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in Viet Nam. UNDP support targets on advocacy, policy research and formation, capacity and partnership building and coordination, technology testing and transfer, piloting models and promoting participation of businesses and local communities. This includes public/private domestic and international finance for biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, climate resilience and low-emission development. To advance the above objectives, UNDP works in close partnership with key government counterparts, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (merging the former Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Finance (integrating the former Ministry of Planning and Investment), among others. These collaborations are implemented across highly climate-vulnerable provinces and cities, including Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Quang Binh (Quang Tri from 1 July 2025), Quang Nam (Da Nang City from 1 July 2025), Bac Lieu (Ca Mau from 1 July 2025), Binh Thuan (Lam Dong from 1 July 2025), and Ca Mau. Through flagship initiatives such as Improving the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities to Climate Change-Related Impacts in Viet Nam (GCF1), Strengthening the Resilience of Smallholder Agriculture to Climate Change-Induced Water Insecurity in the Central Highlands and South-Central Coast Regions of Viet Nam (GCF-SACCR2), the Korea–Viet Nam Peace Village Project (KVPVP), and Viet Nam Climate-Smart Coastal Communities (VN-CSCC), UNDP delivers integrated policy advisory and technical assistance to strengthen climate resilience at both national and sub-national levels. These initiatives prioritize empowering local communities—particularly vulnerable groups—through gender-responsive, community-based, and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches. UNDP also promotes the use of innovative data systems, vulnerability assessments, and risk-informed planning tools, including those addressing potential loss and damage, to strengthen spatial planning, investment decision-making, and regional cooperation. Within this broader climate and resilience portfolio, the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded project “Strengthening the Resilience of Smallholder Agriculture to Climate Change-Induced Water Insecurity in the Central Highlands and South-Central Coast Regions of Viet Nam (GCF-SACCR2)” constitutes a flagship climate adaptation intervention and the primary assignment of this position. Viet Nam’s Central Highlands and South-Central Coast regions are experi