As a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work in a variety of fields and support our cooperation partners in designing strategies and meeting their policy goals. GIZ Viet Nam is currently engaged in four priority areas: 1) Energy transition 2) Vocational training; 3) Economic development and private sector cooperation; 4) Environmental policy and sustainable natural resource use. Gender equality is one of the key values of our company and of the work we do. Fostering gender equality in our project operation and our internal equal opportunity provisions are two strategic pillars of our corporate identity and policy. For further information please visit our website: www.giz.de/viet-nam.
In addition to the bilateral portfolio, GIZ is supporting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in realizing key deliverables towards a dynamic, inclusive, and people-centered region. In the area of regional economic integration, the project “Support to Consumer Protection, Competitiveness, and SMEs in ASEAN” (SUCCESS) promotes inclusive and fair business practices among SMEs. Activities include market talks and learning sessions on the regional platform ASEAN Access (www.aseanaccess.com); strengthening women-led SMEs for cross-border trade; and improving compliance with new regulations in an evolving digital environment. For this, synergies are being realized in close cooperation with other regional and global projects on AI and digital skills.
The project is looking for a qualified local candidate to fill the following position:
Junior Project Officer
on Learning and Stakeholder Management
Duty station: Hanoi
Duration: ASAP until 31/12/2027
Main responsibilities and tasks:
- Manage virtual learning offers on ASEAN Access and other platforms (e.g. ATINGI), including concept development, follow-up on expert inputs and feedback, online meeting hosting and facilitation;
- Support the overall operational planning and output monitoring of project activities, including tracking event/course and user/learner data;
- Manage internal and external communications to promote project results within GIZ as well as through partners’ channels, including social media posts, videos, and testimonials;
- Assist project officers in the organization and implementation of online and offline events, including logistics, partner liaison, translation, and documentation/reporting;
- Records management for the correct filing and archiving according to GIZ regulations.
Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in foreign or public policy, political science, economics, or other related field, preferably with digitalization and ASEAN as part of the degree;
- First experiences with project and event management in the context of international development cooperation;
- First experiences with knowledge management and results-based monitoring;
- First experiences in communication management and public relations;
- First experiences in workshop and training design and delivery, including on online platforms and learning management systems;
- Basic understanding of budget planning and cost tracking;
- Excellent communication skills, especially fluency in written and oral English;
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and dynamic intercultural environments;
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
GIZ is committed to create an appreciative work environment, irrespective of age, ethnic background and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and social background. We ensure human resource processes live up to the diverse competencies and talents of all employees, as well as satisfy our performance expectations.
What we can offer to the successful candidates:
- Good working environment
- Competitive compensation and benefit packages such as contribution of all compulsory insurances, providing with the additional health care, the annual health check-up and the 24-hours accident insurance.
- Covering all travel expenses with travel allowances when traveling on business
- And good policy on training and development
- And policy on flexible working time
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the GIZ Application Form in English, copies of relevant certificates and references, either by email (to [email protected]) or by post (to GIZ Office Hanoi, 6th Floor Hanoi Towers, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam) before 15th April 2026.
Note: Please state “Application for the Junior Project Officer – SUCCESS” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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