What You’ll Be Doing
Nathan, a Cadmus Company, is seeking a qualified Chief of Party in support of the following:
The anticipated project, Vietnam Innovative Workforce, aims to enhance the capacity of Vietnam’s workforce to meet the demands of a growing digital economy and support Vietnam in working towards its strategic development goal of becoming a high-income country by 2045 and directly supporting the National Strategy on Industrial Revolution 4.0. The implementation period will be five years.
Position Summary:
As the project’s key point of contact with USAID, Government of Vietnam, and other stakeholders, the Chief of Party (COP) will manage technical assistance activities with field staff, short-term consultants, Nathan home office personnel, and various private and public sector stakeholders. The COP may also be responsible for the implementation of specific technical tasks within the project (to be determined according to needs and expertise). The COP will oversee overall project operations including project management, administration, oversight, reporting, financial and contractual obligations, contractor progress, and performance monitoring and evaluation.
Primary responsibilities:
· Support the planning, design, and implementation of technical activities in Vietnam, including the drafting of work plans and terms of reference, organization, and participation in technical working group meetings
· Liaise with the Government of Vietnam stakeholders, civil society organizations and other donors to coordinate activities and achieve the goals and objectives of the activity
· Oversee quality of technical assistance
· Monitor and, in some cases, carry out technical activities (in coordination with Nathan home office), including review of deliverables and reports for USAID
· Provide summaries of working group meetings, workshops, and trainings and identify next steps
· Coordinate the planning of technical activities involving Nathan’s partners with the Nathan headquarters project team to ensure that planned activities are in line with budgets and subcontracts
· Liaise with the project team at the Nathan Headquarters office to recruit technical experts as required
· Manage and supervise the field office team, with appropriate delegation of duties to other staff members on the activity
· Supervise the recruitment and engagement of technical experts, business partners, and administrative staff, as appropriate
· Ensure that the activity is implemented in accordance with the rules and regulations of USAID and Nathan, a Cadmus Company
· Report regularly to the headquarters project team on project activities, deliverables, and events; key issues requiring approval from the headquarters office
· Review all accounting statements submitted to the home office and time sheets of local consultants, if applicable
· Provide contributions to the quarterly and annual project reports
· Other related technical and management tasks requested by USAID (and in coordination with the Home Office Team), in accordance with the scope of work
Qualifications:
· Master’s degrees or higher in International Development, Business, or Economics
· Significant experience managing programs of a related topic, such as economic growth, policy, or education
· Demonstrated experience managing programs of a similar size and complexity and working on topics such as digital skills development, workforce development, digital transformation, or innovation ecosystems
· Proven knowledge and deep understanding of the 4IR ecosystem
· Proven ability to work effectively with USAID mission staff, host country counterparts, and international donors; with strong emphasis placed on experience developing and maintaining working relationships across a multi-stakeholder environment
· Demonstrated leadership in teambuilding and integrity in project management
· Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
· Ability to travel extensively throughout Vietnam
· Solid understanding of USAID rules and regulations governing project compliance, procurement, and financial management preferred
· Experience working in Vietnam or Southeast Asia preferred
Please submit CVs in English.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should email their CV to: viwrecruit@cadmusgroup.com. Please insert the following in the subject line: “Vietnam IWA COP.” No phone calls please.
Additional Information:
For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on the project and the location.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Candidates who will be required to travel to specific countries must be willing to meet all the requirements of the destination country(ies) for unimpeded entry.
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Who We Are
At Nathan, a Cadmus Company, we recognize that solving the world’s challenges cannot be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That is why we look for team players and problem-solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver transformative results. On the Cadmus team, you will collaborate with leading experts to help clients across the globe improve peoples’ lives, spur the economic wellbeing of communities, and strengthen public and private institutions. Our global impact spans across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Cadmus’ mission is to leverage our industry know-how to advance clients' exceptional outcomes in service of society and the natural world. To achieve this, we are continually expanding our team, bringing onboard new talent to deliver cutting-edge solutions that surpass expectations. In February 2023, Cadmus acquired Nathan Associates, a trusted development partner with over 75 years of expertise supporting clients worldwide. With Nathan Associates now operating as the International Development Division (IDD) at Cadmus, there have never been more exciting opportunities for our team members to grow professionally and accelerate impact in their fields.
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