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.
The GIZ Energy Support Programme is working with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on the development of the energy sector in Viet Nam. The current technological focus is on solar power, wind power, bioenergy, renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid.
The Accelerating the Air Conditioning Transformation through Enhanced Energy Performance Standard (ACT MEPS) project is a regional project, which is funded by the Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC), an philanthropic initiative of ClimateWorks Foundation, focuses geographically on Vietnam and Philippine, implemented by GIZ. The scope for Vietnam component includes the relevant works for aiming improving the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and energy efficiency levels of the room air conditioning (RAC) by revising the national technical standard TCVN no. 7830: 2021. The main activities of Vietnam component of the project includes (a) assessing the RAC market, (b) developing national technical standard and (c) conducting trainings for local experts and exchange among ASEAN AC industry.
In the framework of the Bilateral Energy and Climate Partnership (EP) project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), implemented by GIZ, the bilateral dialogue on energy transition and private sector cooperation are organized in different topics. The project also aims to bridge Vietnamese and German businesses, offer capacity building program to facilitate investments in the Vietnamese energy market, promote advancements in relevant industries and value chains, and support technology transfer and skill enhancement. Under the EP project, two (2) Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Clubs (EEC) have been established, one in Ho Chi Minh city and the other in Thai Nguyen province to be piloted until the end of 2026 to encourage the exchange and mutual learning among member enterprises. The major activities of the EEC include organizing the exchanged meetings, trainings and field trips to the member enterprises.
The project is offering an internship opportunity as below:
National Intern
Office location: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Duration: 6 months, starting on 1st June 2026
During the internship, the selected Intern can learn and practice on the following topics:
- Development of ideas, concepts, desk-based research and data collection and reports;
- Communication with relevant public institutions and stakeholders;
- Engagement internally with other teams and externally with the partner organization;
- Organization of internal meetings and discussions;
- Bilingual communication with documents translation and verbal exchanges in English and Vietnamese;
- Logistical and organizational arrangements for workshops, training sessions, field trips, and other events.
Requirements:
- Vietnamese citizen, who are in the last year of their study or newly graduated students within 6 months upon commencement of the internship.
- Currently undertaking or has recently completed postgraduate/bachelor studies in engineering, energy/electrical/mechanical engineering or a comparable course of study;
- Have interest in the energy sector, in particular energy efficiency and/or in development cooperation. Having good understanding of air –conditioning technology, energy efficiency for building and industry is an asset;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
- Strong MS Office, organizational and analytical skill;
- Highly motivated to learn in a young and dynamic team of international and national members with the aim to sustainable development of the energy/ environmental sector in Viet Nam;
The successful candidate will enjoy good, professional and dynamic learning environment.
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the latest curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates and references by email to [email protected] before 20th May 2026.
The internship is expected to start on 1st June 2026 and lasts for 6 months.
Note: Please state “Application for the Internship – ESP/ACT MEPS” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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