Management Board
TRUONG QUOC CAN
Chairman of the Board of Directors
can.tq@cisdoma.org.vn
Mr. Truong Quoc Can obtained a Master degree from the University of the Philippines – UPLB in 2003. He has more than 20 years of working experience in different environments, including government research institutions, INGOs, and local NGOs in Asian countries such as the Philippines, Laos, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Can possesses a very strong expertise in training and research on subjects relating to Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Seed Technology, Poverty Analysis, Public Services, and Education. He also has intensive experience in leading/facilitating processes of building (mid-long term) program strategies and organizational development for non-profit organisations and social development networks.
Mr. Can has for years deeply engaged with government agencies in policy analysis and policy-making processes in a wide spectrum of development sectors such as food security, education, poverty reduction, climate change, and natural resources management at national and international levels, and has gained significant achievements on policy advocacy with proven track records.
NGUYEN ANH TUAN
Director
tuan.na@cisdoma.org.vn
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan earned his Master’s degree in Social Development from Ateneo de Manila University, Phillipines. He gained enriched experience in the fields of Tourism and Education before anchoring his career in the development work. Tuan worked with International Non-governmental Organizations including the Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific in Vietnam, LienAID, and ActionAID in Vietnam, where he took a leading role in formulation, coordination, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various development projects funded by DFAT/AUSAID, DFID, DANIDA, IRISH AID, USAID and LIEN FOUNDATION.
With working experience spanning over 17 years, Tuan has a proven track record in application of participatory tools and human right – based approaches (HRBA), in formulation, implementation, and management of projects with funding up to one million USD, in partnership development and maintainance from central to local levels, and in fundraising, research and advocacy.
Tuan has developed sound understandings of the administrative structure and political system of the Vietnamese government, and development issues such as Climate Change, Water and Sanitation, Good Governance and CSR (Social Accountability tools and School Governance), Food Security, Education, HIV/AIDs, and Child’s Rights. He is recognized for his strong leadership, management, communication, and report writing skills.
DAO NGOC NINH
Deputy Director
ninh.dn@cisdoma.org.vn
Mr. Dao Ngoc Ninh earned his Master’s Degree from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, in 2008.
With more than 19 years of service to various international organizations under his belt, Ninh has gained extensive experience in development project management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and communications. He has taken an active role in developing documentations for different international organizations, notably the National Action Plan Strategy for ActionAid in Vietnam (2007), Disaster Risk Reduction Manual for ChildFund Australia and its partners at local level (2013), and Recovery Strategy after Hayan Storm in Phillipines for ChildFund Phillipines (2014).
In regards to capacity building, Ninh possesses expertise in developing sustainable development toolkits such as Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) and Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (PVCA), designing communication tools for development work, fundraising, and disaster management cycle.
Full Time Staff
VU THE THUONG
Program Manager
thuong.vt@cisdoma.org.vn
Mr. Vu The Thuong graduated with a master’s degree in Social Psychology from Vietnam National University of Social Sciences and Humanities. With more than 17 years working for non-governmental organizations, Mr. Thuong has experience with coordinating and implementing intervention projects, as well as doing research on various topics, including HIV/AIDS prevention, reproductive health, sustainable agriculture and livelihood, environmental protection, forest governance, disaster risk reduction, and livelihood responses to climate change.
During coordinating and implementing those intervention projects and research activities, Mr. Thuong has gained valuable experience in developing training materials for adults and communication materials on behavior change.
Working partners and colleagues has appreciated him as an officer owning great communication, facilitation, communication, teamwork skills and the ability working with vulnerable groups.
PHAN THI HANH
Senior Accountant
hanh.pt@cisdoma.org.vn
Phan Thi Hanh has been responsible for the role of Senior Accountant of CISDOMA since May, 2016. She graduated from National Economic University with a degree in Accounting. Before working for CISDOMA, she served as Finance/Program Officer for ActionAid’s Support Program for Development in Lai Chau province for over 10 years. Hanh has been accumulating sound understandings and experiences in accounting and financial management. Motivated, resourceful and dedicated, she upholds a strong work ethic that embraces transparency and accountability.
LE THU NGOC
Accounting staff
ngoc.lt@cisdoma.org.vn
Ms. Le Thu Ngoc graduated from Hanoi Foreign Trade University, majoring in International Economics. Before working at CISDOMA, she had more than 10 years of experience working in the field of finance and accounting at domestic and international organizations. At the same time, she actively participated in social activities.
The working process also helps her expand her relationships with many friends in Vietnam and abroad. With a careful, enthusiastic, and honest personality, she wishes to contribute more as an accountant for projects related to women’s rights, children’s rights, and social security..
NGUYEN THI THANH NHA
Program Manager
nha.ntt@cisdoma.org.vn
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha earned her Bachelor Degree in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension from Vietnam National University of Agriculture in 2007.
Working in the non-governmental sector for more than eight years, Nha serves as program officer and researcher in the fields of Gender, Human Rights, Grassroot Democracy, Livelihoods, Public Services, Organization Assessment, Asset-based Community Development, Health, and Education. She is armed with diverse experience in formulation and implementation of Logframe-based projects focusing on Livelihoods, Raising Public Awareness, Capacity Building for Community-based Organizations, and Evidence-based Policy Advocacy. With regards to research and training activities, Nha is skilled in designing quantitative research tools, conducting community-based researches, applying PRA and HRBA approaches, and promoting gender mainstreaming in development projects.
Responsible and dedicated, Nha devotes herself to development work for the cause of building a better society.
KHUONG VAN CANH
Program Officer
Canh.kv@cisdoma.org.vn
Mr. Khuong Van Canh graduated from Vietnam Forestry University, major Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from . He is deeply concerned about poverty, inequality in economic, education and the environment in Vietnam. With more than 8 years working at non-governmental organizations, Mr. Canh has experiences in coordinating and implementing projects in the fields of education, clean water – environmental sanitation, emergency relief and livelihoods development. Currently, Mr. Canh is a program officer of the project “Strengthening the resilience of poor communities through different types of livelihoods that adapt to climate change”.
NGUYEN THI HOAI THU
Project Officer
Thu.nth@cisdoma.org.vn
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Hanoi University, major in International Studies. She has experiences in working with ethnic minority (EM) women, women in upland and extremely difficult areas through projects on improving livelihoods and responding to climate change, promoting gender equality during the time working for different Non-Governmental Organizations.
Through meeting and working with EM women and people in difficult living conditions, Ms. Thu has gained more experience on cultural and lifestyle diversity in different regions. Additionally, this is the chance for her to get a deep understanding on the difficulties and disadvantages that these people are facing. Hence, the positive and sustainable changes in livelihood, awareness and practices of project’s beneficiaries are her motivation in work.
With the desire and orientation to continue working in Development field in the future, Ms. Thu will keep up participating in the implementation of gender-related projects, projects to improve the livelihoods of EM women as well as focusing on in-depth research on these topics to partly contribute to the progress promoting gender equality, towards a progressive, equitable and developed society.
BUI THI LAN HUONG
Project Assistant
huong.btl@cisdoma.org.vn
Ms. Bui Thi Lan Huong graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Plant Protection from the Faculty of Agronomy at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Ms. Huong has a passion for agriculture and is concerned about the rights of farmers in many provinces and cities, especially those in difficult and less fortunate circumstances..
Understanding the importance of agricultural products to farmers as well as the difficulties of hard working conditions, always affected by harsh weather, Ms. Huong hopes that through the projects she implements, she will help people increase crop productivity, ensure quality of life and increase family income from the agricultural products they are attached to and create.
From her own experiences, Ms. Huong will continue to implement projects to support the development of farmers in remote areas, areas with difficult terrain in terms of production, especially ethnic minority communities in mountainous areas.
TRANG THI NGUYEN
Project Assistant
nguyen.tt@cisdoma.org.vn
Ms. Trang Thi Nguyen graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development from the Vietnam Women’s Academy. Ms. Nguyen comes from an ethnic minority background, born and raised in a mountainous area with many difficulties and gender stereotypes. Ms. Nguyen was fortunate to study and acquire knowledge related to gender equality and participate in intervention projects, supporting the community, especially vulnerable groups in society such as ethnic minorities, women and girls, and the poor. Therefore, Ms. Nguyen gradually loved and wanted to stick with the work related to promoting gender equality for a long time..
Ms. Nguyen hopes that her work will contribute to creating positive changes in society, bringing fairness and equality to everyone.
Local facilitators
PHAM KHAC VU
Mr. Vu has been working for the project “Strengthen the resilience of poor population through climate change adaptive livelihoods” in Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province since 2017. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and Forestry major from Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry. Also, he has 8-year experience of working for Action Aid Vietnam (AAV) – an international non-governmental organization in Vietnam. With a strong background in agricultural livelihoods, climate change adaptation, PRA tools, experience in conducting community activities and working with ethnic minorities, he wants to improve ethnic minorities’ living standards and reduce sustainably poverty in rural areas.
PHAM THI THAM
Mrs. Tham obtained an Accounting Degree from Thuongmai University. She has more than 5-year experience in socio-economic development project planning in department of Finance and Planning of Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province. Since July 2017, she has been working as a local accountant and facilitator for the project “Strengthen the resilience of poor population through climate change adaptive livelihoods” in Tam Duong District. Mrs. Tham shows her great responsibility and passion for her job and always conforms strictly to accounting and financial regulations of the project.
VI VAN KHIEN
Mr. Khien is currently a field officer for the project “Improving income and promoting gender equality for ethnic minorities” in Que Phong district, Nghe An province since 2023. Mr. Khien graduated from Vinh University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. Mr. Khien used to work at the National Defense Economic Group 4 under the Ministry of National Defense’s Project 174 on increasing young intellectuals volunteering to work in defense economic zones. In addition, he also has experience in supporting the Lao community in agricultural development during his 9-month working period at the Mountainous Development Company under the Military Region 4 Economic Cooperation Corporation. He is a responsible person, enthusiastic about his work and always wants to support the community in economic development and sustainable poverty reduction.
Regular Collaborators/Technical Advisors
Ngo Duc Anh
Master of Science
Specialization(s): Public Health
Nguyen Tat Canh
Professor
Specialization(s): Cultivation & Agricultural Land Management
Tran Thi Minh Chau
Bachelor of Art
Specialization(s): Press & Communication
Nguyen Mong Cuong
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Environment & Climate Change
Ha Thi Anh Dao
Doctor of Medicine
Specialization(s): Medicine
Hoang Ngoc Giao
Bachelor of Law
Specialization(s): Law
Mai Van Hai
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Sociology
Bui The Hung
Professor
Specialization(s): Agriculture
Bui Lan Huong
Engineer
Specialization(s): Agronomy
Ho Thi Lan Huong
Engineer
Specialization(s): Biogas & Agriculture’s Energies
Bui Huy Khoat
Professor
Specialization(s): Development Economics
Tran Thi Mai
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Food Technology
Vu Van Me
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Forestry
Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
Professor
Specialization(s): Ethnology
Nguyen Huu Thuan
Engineer
Specialization(s): Economic Management & Rural Development
Dang Nghia Phan
Engineer
Specialization(s): Demography
Nguyen Vinh Quang
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Forestry
Bach Tan Sinh
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Environment
Le Ngoc Thang
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Ethnology
Nguyen Phuc Tho
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Microcredit
Nguyen Quang Thuan
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Public Economics
Doan Thu Thuy
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Environmental Ecology
Nguyen Khac Tich
Assistant Professor/Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Husbandry
Vuong Xuan Tinh
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Ethnology
Ngo Thi Trinh
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Economics
Nguyen Thanh Tung
Master of Art
Specialization(s): Policy Advocacy
Nguyen Dinh Vinh
Master of Science
Specialization(s): Agriculture & Rural Development
Duong Thi Xuan
Master of Art
Specialization(s): Policy and Law
Luong Minh Phuong
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Education
Tran Thi Thai Ha
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization(s): Education
Phan Thi Suu
Doctor of Science
Specialization(s): Food technology
