INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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) Vocational training; 2) Environmental policy and sustainable natural resource use; 3) Energy; 4) Sustainable Economic Development. 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.
Under the develoPPP Programm of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany, GIZ develop the Public Private Partnership project Balcony Solar System for Viet Nam (BSS4VN) which aims to replicate Germany’s successful balcony solar systems model in Viet Nam. Several local and German companies implement a demonstration project with up to 100 balcony solar systems for self-consumption in various building types, provide policy recommendations, develop a scalable business model, and conduct dissemination workshops
The BSS4VN is offering an internship opportunity with details below:
National Intern
Station: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: maximum 6 months, starting as soon as possible
Main activities
- Assist the project team in the elaboration of ideas/concepts, data collection, desk research, drafting invitation, reports, contacting with relevant public agencies.
- Support the implementation of activities and deliverables of the BSS4VN Project
- Support the coordination of the Consortium Partners and stakeholders;
- Provide assistance to project team members in regard to internal meetings and discussions (e.g., protocol preparation, minute meeting notes, etc.) when required;
- Provide translation services when needed (between English and Vietnamese);
- Support to the preparation of workshops, trainings, field visit and other events;
- Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Requirements:
- Vietnamese citizen, who is currently undertaking or completed the bachelor/ postgraduate studies within the last six months (upon commencement of the internship)
- Major in energy/ engineering, business, economics, or related field
- Knowledge on power sector or renewable energy is an advantage
- Strong verbal and written communication both in English and Vietnamese.
- Good time management skills and ability to handle multi tasks.
- Good computer skills in MS office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams).
- Able to travel to project site if required by the project team (within Vietnam).
- Good interpersonal skills, responsible, motivated, positive, attention-to-detail and result-oriented
Apart from a monthly internship allowance, the successful candidate will enjoy good learning environment and professional and dynamic working conditions.
Interested candidates are invited to send the latest curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates and references by email to [email protected] not later than 15th July 2025.
Note: Please state “Application for the Internship – Balcony Solar Systems for Viet Nam Project” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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