Provincial ESG Advisor (one position in Lam Dong and one in Son La)

SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people world-wide, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Our core values people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

SNV has been working in Viet Nam since 1995, and currently has over 50 national and international staff. SNV Viet Nam’s team works hand-in-hand with communities, government agencies, and businesses in 20 provinces, including the most remote and poorest areas of the country. We operate from a country head office in Hanoi and field offices in Buon Ma Thuot and Vinh Long.  Our work focuses on three sectors – Agri-Food, Water and Renewable Energy.

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Job Description

Join SNV as Provincial ESG Advisor for the Sustainable Coffee Exchange, a 3-year initiative (2026–2029) co-implemented by SNV and the Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD), with funding from EuropeAid.

The project will strengthen adoption and application of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices within the coffee sector in Lam Dong and Son La provinces of Vietnam. Working with 50 MSMEs, cooperatives, business associations, and civil society groups, the project will:
- Build the capacity of MSMEs and cooperatives to adopt improved ESG practices.
- Facilitate access to investment for ESG integration into coffee value chains.
- Strengthen the role of civil society and non-state actors (NSAs) in promoting responsible business.
- Contribute to coffee and environmental platforms for multi-stakeholder dialogue with local government to enable a supportive ecosystem for ESG adoption.

The Provincial ESG Advisor will be responsible for supporting the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices by MSMEs, cooperatives, and civil society organisations in their respective province (Lam Dong or Son La).

Working under the guidance of the Project Manager and Senior ESG Advisor, the Provincial ESG Advisor will implement capacity-building activities, conduct ESG risk assessments, support the rollout of the ESG scorecard and action plans, and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues. They will also liaise with local government agencies, business associations, and community groups to ensure locally tailored ESG approaches.

Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Deliver ESG training and tailored coaching for MSMEs, cooperatives, business associations, and CSOs.
- Support the application of the ESG scorecard and development of ESG action plans at enterprise and cooperative level.
- Provide advisory services to MSMEs and cooperatives on ESG adoption and compliance with EU and national requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and local coordination platforms on ESG practices.
- Strengthen community and civil society engagement through supporting Citizen-Generated Data Initiatives (CGDIs).
- Act as the focal point for local government agencies, cooperatives, and business associations in the province.

Implementation Support
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the ESG Resource Hub with locally relevant content.

- Lead stakeholder mapping effort for their respective province
- Identify and document good practices, lessons learned, and case studies from the province.
- Support organisation of provincial-level events, including investor matchmaking and ESG leadership recognition.

Monitoring & Reporting
- Collect and analyse ESG-related data from MSMEs, cooperatives, and CSOs in the province.
- Provide regular updates to the Senior ESG Advisor on progress, challenges, and risks.
- Contribute to donor and SNV reporting with provincial case studies and results.

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least 5 years of professional experience in ESG, sustainability, responsible business, or agricultural value chains.
- Experience working directly with MSMEs, cooperatives, and CSOs at provincial or community level.
- Strong facilitation and training skills.
- Good written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and EU-related regulations (EUDR, CSRD).
- Experience in the coffee sector or other agricultural commodities.
- Proven ability to build partnerships with government agencies, private sector, and civil society actors.
- Strong data collection and reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel within the province and occasionally to Hanoi.

Contract Type: Employment contract 

Contract Duration: One-year contract, renewable based on performance and funding availability.

Expected Start Date: Pending the signing of the JDE contract.

Duty Station: Son La and Lam Dong 
Reports to: Project Manager with a dotted line to the Senior ESG Advisor – Sustainable Coffee Exchange

The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advancing ESG adoption in Vietnam’s coffee sector, supporting both enterprise competitiveness and community resilience.

How to apply?

Join our team by applying today! If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application until 5PM, Dec 4th, 2025. At SNV, we value your privacy, and rest assured that all your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Applicants will be requested to provide us with the contact details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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