Vacancy Announcement
Program Officer – Environment
Organisation: Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA
Duty Station: Hanoi, with travel to project sites in Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen and Dak Lak as required
Working Time: Full-time
Contract Period: September 2026 – June 2027, with possibility of extension subject to funding and organisational needs
Reports to: Country Representative
Salary Package: Approximately USD 15,500 – 16,500 for the contract period, including salary and applicable benefits
About the Position
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA in Vietnam is seeking a Program Officer – Environment to support the project Women Pioneers in Building Green Communities and Local Environmental Governance and contribute to APHEDA’s broader work on environment, climate change and just energy transition in Vietnam.
The Program Officer will work closely with the Country Representative and project partners, including Women’s Union partners, to support project implementation, provide technical input, facilitate project activities and contribute to strengthening APHEDA’s work and visibility in the environment and energy transition sector.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Officer will:
- Coordinate and monitor project activities and work closely with Women’s Union and other project partners;
- Provide technical input on environmental protection, climate change, renewable energy and just energy transition;
- Support practical environmental initiatives, including waste reduction, recycling, composting, renewable energy and other climate-friendly practices;
- Work with local partners as a co-trainer and/or facilitator for environmental training, meetings and workshops when required;
- Attend and represent APHEDA at relevant meetings, workshops and events on behalf of the Country Representative when required;
- Maintain good working relationships with partners, local authorities, government agencies and other relevant organisations;
- Contribute to promoting APHEDA’s work and visibility in environment, climate change and just energy transition;
- Monitor and document project results, good practices, lessons learned and beneficiary stories; and
- Contribute to project reports, communication materials and donor updates.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should have:
- A university degree in environment, climate change, development studies or a related field;
- Relevant experience in project implementation and coordination;
- Good knowledge of environmental protection, climate change, renewable energy and/or just energy transition;
- Experience working with local partners, government agencies or community organisations;
- Good communication, facilitation and report-writing skills;
- Working knowledge of English;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team; and
- Willingness to travel to project areas when required.
Application
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the position.
Please send applications to Ms. Thu at [email protected] by 4 September 2026, with the subject: Application – Program Officer (Environment).
For the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please contact Ms. Thu at the same email address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA is an equal opportunity employer.