The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is looking for Deputy Chief of Party candidates to support the development and implementation of a USAID funded climate adaptation and mitigation project in Vietnam. The purpose of the project is to accelerate Vietnam’s transition to climate resilient, low emissions development through investments in reducing net emissions from forests, and enhancing resiliency of people, places, and livelihoods in the delta regions to short and long-term climate impacts. The successful candidate will assist the Chief of Party in overseeing all components of the program, including work with local NGOs and government officials on national and local levels. Assist the COP with meeting reporting requirements and managing agreements. The DCOP will also serve as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is unavailable. We are especially interested in candidates who have achieved positive program impacts and have demonstrated creative and adaptive program management in challenging environments.

Ideal candidates will have senior-level management experience in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, related to climate adaptation, forests, low-carbon growth, or disaster risk reduction. ISC seeks candidates with a proven track record of supporting the design, implementation, and direction of international programs that present innovative approaches to problem solving.

Organization Description
ISC is an innovative, international development organization that has successfully worked for over 20 years to give citizens and the organizations that support them the tools, skills, and resources they need to improve lives and build a more peaceful, stable world. Our current areas of programmatic growth include strengthening democratic institutions and citizenship in transition countries; helping communities in the U.S. and Asia become more resource efficient and transition to low-carbon economy; and supporting sustainable community development – particularly in areas recovering from natural disasters or that are vulnerable to climate disruption. Founded by Madeleine M. Kunin in 1991, ISC is based in beautiful, picturesque Vermont, a state that values grassroots democracy and environmental stewardship. ISC has an office in Washington, DC, and international offices in China and Serbia.

Qualifications:
• Required: A minimum of 10 years professional experience in leading and managing international development programs or projects, with at least 5 years experience managing programs in forestry and/or adaptation.
• Required: At least a Master’s level degree in international development, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, economics, or other field of study related to climate adaptation or disaster risk reduction Preferred: Ph.D.-level degree in one of these fields.
• Required: Extensive senior level professional program management experience in the areas of policy reform, government engagement, and technical analyses.
• Required: Proven high level of expertise in one or more of the following technical areas of climate change: adaptation, fisheries, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, coastal management.
• Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, sound project management experience, and experience working with government institutions, NGOs, private sector, and local communities.


Position available pending funding.
Please go to http://www.iscvt.org/who_we_are/jobs/application to complete our web based application form.
In addition to filling out the form please follow the directions to upload your cover letter and resume (one file please!). Applications are reviewed as received. Position(s) open until filled. Online applications only. No phone calls, please. Only finalists will be contacted. ISC is an equal opportunity employer.

If you experience difficulty with the online application, please contact jobs@iscvt.org