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The NDC TIA 2 – Viet Nam Component belongs to Climate Policy Unit as part of the Cluster for Environment and Climate provides technical assistance to the Viet Nam government. NDC-TIA 2 – Viet Nam Component works with ACST (MOC) to enhance capacity and provide technical assistance to the transport sector to improve conditions for implementing the policy framework for low-carbon transport transition, including the development of electric and green energy vehicles, thereby contributing to the implementation of Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
The activity will start from June 2026 to December 2028 (extension possible). It will work with mainly Academy of Construction Strategy and cadres training and other relevant agencies at national level and local level and private sector on improving conditions for implementing the policy framework for low-carbon transport transition, including the development of electric and green energy vehicles, thereby contributing to the implementation of Vietnam’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The work will cooperate closely with the partners and the project management team in China and Viet Nam.
The project is looking for a qualified and professional candidate to fill the following position:
Junior Project Officer
for Transport Sector
Duty station: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Duration: 01. June 2026 – 31. December 2028
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Under the supervision of the Team Leader, the JPO will work and support in the following areas:
- Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and Senior Project Officers to plan, coordinate, and implement high-impact activities driving the transition to sustainable transport, with a strong emphasis on electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption in Vietnam.
- Technical development and practical rollout of national EV standards and broader fleet electrification roadmaps.
- Research, synthesize, and prepare robust technical documentation, briefs, and data analyses focused on the green energy transition and EV deployment within the Vietnamese transport sector.
- Preparation of clear, comprehensive Terms of Reference (ToRs) for external consultants, baseline studies, and targeted technical assistance initiatives.
- The end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from tendering to contract awarding—for national and international experts, research institutions, consulting firms, and training providers.
- Monitor subcontractor progress and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards and are submitted within established project timelines.
- Undertake adaptive, ad-hoc technical and administrative tasks as directed by the Project Manager to ensure seamless execution of the broader NDC TIA 2 mandate for low-carbon transport development.
Minimum requirements:
- Master´s degree in a course related to transport; planning optional: specification in a field related to the environment/climate change mitigation, economics and policy.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional working experience in the field of sustainable transport, particularly in transport mitigation topics.
- Profound knowledge of the Vietnamese transport and climate change policy framework, legislation, institutional landscape, relevant implementation structures, responsibilities and planning processes.
- Proven experience working with ministries and government agencies in the transport sector
- Experience working and collaborating with international organizations in the field of sustainable transport is an advantage.
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 17th May 2026.
Note: Please state “Application for the Junior Project Officer in NDC Transport Initiative II” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted within 1 weeks after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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