Overview
Provides strategic and technical guidance to strengthen inclusive, market-based and livelihood approaches across Save the Children in Vietnam. The role advances market-based programming as a key pillar for reducing child poverty, enhancing livelihood resilience, and ensuring sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and refinement of the market-based programming technical approach.
- Provide technical leadership in designing high-quality programs incorporating market-based solutions.
- Lead the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals on market-based programming.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector companies, financial institutions, and development partners.
- Lead the exploration and application of innovative financing models.
- Build capacity of Save the Children staff and partners on market-based programming approaches.
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in international development, with strong expertise in market-based programming, livelihoods, or economic development for vulnerable groups and/or difficult areas.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing market systems development (MSD) or similar approaches.
- Demonstrated track record of successful proposal development and fundraising, including securing multi-million USD grants.
- Experience working with institutional donors and private sector partners.
- Experience integrating cross-cutting themes such as climate change, gender equality, and digital innovation.
- Experience working in multi-cultural and cross-functional environments.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field
