Are you driven to make a real difference in people’s lives through research, planning, and social development? The Center for Knowledge Co-Creation and Development Research (CKC) is looking for a motivated and energetic Project Officer to join our growing team in Hue city, Vietnam.

About CKC

CKC is an independent non-profit research center based in Hue, Vietnam. We specialise in social planning and sustainable development studies, which empower disadvantaged groups including women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. Our key areas of focus include:

• Impact assessments (social, gender, human rights, and indigenous people);
• Community development;
• Gender equality and inclusion;
• Social planning and surveys;
• Project management; and
• Sustainable development research.

Position summary

CKC is seeking to recruit one (01) Project Officer to support the implementation of our ongoing and upcoming projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of field-based research and development projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery of project outputs, team coordination, and compliance with CKC’s policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate field projects of various scales across multiple thematic areas,
• Supervise and support team members and field personnel as you are responsible for,
• Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with approved timelines, budgets, and methodologies,
• Prepare project reports and documentation in line with CKC’s quality requirements,
• Help develop methods of project initiation, execution, and delivery,
• Maintain effective communication with local stakeholders, communities, and project partners.

Application Procedure

• Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and Cover Letter in English to info@ckcvietnam.org. Please include “CKC Project Officer – [Your Full Name]” in the subject line.
• The deadline for submission is [31 July 2025].
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• For more information about CKC and our work, please visit:
  🔗 LinkedIn: CKC Vietnam

Please find more details of the Job Description here.

Sustainable livelihoods are those that enable individuals and communities to withstand and recover from external shocks and stresses while maintaining or enhancing their asset base and capabilities. The Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF), developed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), provides a comprehensive analytical tool for understanding the factors that influence livelihood outcomes and for designing interventions that support sustainable development.

At the core of the SLF are five interrelated categories of livelihood assets:

• Human capital: Skills, knowledge, health status, and the capacity to work and adapt.
• Natural capital: Access to natural resources such as land, water, forests, air, and ecosystem services.
• Financial capital: Financial resources such as income, savings, credit, remittances, and pensions.
• Social capital: Social networks, trust, and institutions that facilitate cooperation and collective action.
• Physical capital: Infrastructure and goods necessary for livelihood activities, including transportation, energy, water supply, and housing.

In Vietnam, the application of the SLF is particularly relevant given the country’s rapid industrialization and modernization, which have profoundly reshaped traditional livelihood systems. Vietnam’s diverse geography and socio-cultural fabric give rise to a wide range of livelihood systems, from coastal fishing and urban informal economies to upland subsistence farming among ethnic minorities. Each of these systems faces distinct challenges and transformations under the pressures of industrialization, infrastructure development, and environmental change.

At CKC, we apply the SLF to assess the livelihood assets of households affected by investment projects, both prior to and following project implementation. Our methodology integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches – including semi-structured interviews, field observations, and narrative analysis – to capture the dynamic and context-specific nature of livelihood systems. Collaboration with community members, local organizations, and government stakeholders is central to this process.

This holistic approach enables social consultants and project developers to identify existing household assets, assess their potential for leverage, and determine the types of support required to foster resilient and sustainable livelihoods. The insights generated are instrumental in formulating effective social management strategies and livelihood restoration plans that genuinely enhance the well-being of vulnerable populations.

Moreover, the SLF serves as a robust monitoring and evaluation tool, allowing practitioners to track changes in livelihood assets over time and assess the effectiveness of project interventions. This facilitates accountability and ensures that development initiatives align with their commitments to affected communities.

(Tu Nguyen)