VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HANOI-2026-40
OPEN TO: All Interested Applicants/ All Sources
POSITION: Economic Specialist
CLOSING DATE: October 29, 2026
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Indefinite, subject to successful completion of a probationary period.
BASIC SALARY: US $26,353.00/year
ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS: Tet bonus, annual salary increase, leave benefits, health benefits, local social security program, miscellaneous benefits allowance and other allowances.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
The incumbent serves as the Economic Section’s lead technical expert on Vietnam’s energy and critical minerals sectors. Working independently, the incumbent tracks and analyzes Vietnamese Government policy, builds relationships with senior host-government and industry officials, and advises Mission and Washington leadership on how to advance U.S. interests in these fast-moving sectors.
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role at the center of U.S. efforts to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and energy cooperation with Vietnam.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following fields: economics, engineering economics, environmental science, geology/mining, or international affairs/public policy.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in energy or natural resources policy research, analysis, or reporting is required.
Languages:
Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested).
Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Candidates must have knowledge of Vietnam’s political economy and government structure, including the Communist Party of Vietnam’s role in economic decision-making.
Candidates must have knowledge of the energy sector and natural resources/mining industry landscape, including relevant regulatory and market conditions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Candidates must have the ability to independently analyze technical, economic, and regulatory information from a broad range of sources.
Candidates must have the ability to independently develop and sustain professional relationships with government, industry, and academic contacts.
Candidates must have strong analytical writing skills in English and Vietnamese. (This may be tested).
Required documents: All the documents should be attached in your application in ERA to be considered
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree
- ID card
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants MUST submit their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) at https://bit.ly/47SqVWP by October 29, 2026 to be considered. Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Embassy’s website. https://vn.usembassy.gov/job-opportunities-in-hanoi/
POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resources Office
Telephone: 84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5136/5127
Email: [email protected]