Liaison, Communication and Visibility Officer

OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Liaison, Communication and Visibility Officer

EU – Vietnam Sustainable Energy Transition Facility (EVSET Facility)

Type of contract: Consultant

Organisation: Stantec, on behalf of a Consortium implementing the EU – Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Facility

Location: Hanoi, Viet Nam

Duration: 2026-2027

Application deadline: 26/10/2026

Context:

The Overall Objective of the EU – Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Facility (EVSET Facility) is to provide complementary support to the EU – Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP) and the EU support to the energy sector in Viet Nam. The European Union has been the sole donor supporting the establishment and operation of the Viet Nam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) since 2015. Ongoing support is provided through the EVSET Facility, implemented by Stantec. The Facility is one of the four complementary support projects under the EU–Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP), a €142 million grant programme funded by the European Union.

The SETP will run until 30 December 2027.

The SETP aims at supporting a sustainable energy transition in Viet Nam, particularly to: (i) improve energy efficiency; (ii) increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix; and (iii) improve the performance of the Viet Nam Energy Information System.

The four complementary measures of the SETP are:

The EU – Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Facility (EVSET Facility) implemented by Stantec in consortium with Centre for Energy Environment Resources Development (CEERD), Danish Energy Management (DEM) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV);
Public Awareness Raising on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Viet Nam (PAR3E)implemented by OXFAM;
Accelerating Energy Efficiency in Large Industries through Energy Management Systems, System Optimisation and Promotion and Adoption of Energy Efficiency in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (IEEP) implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO);
Accelerating Innovative Start-ups for Energy Efficiency (AIS4EE) implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) which has recently been completed.

Task description: The LC&V Officer will be based at the EVSET Facility and be responsible for the communication and visibility of the whole SETP and Team Europe support to Viet Nam’s energy sector, as follows:

In consultation with the EVSET Facility Team Leader and the EUD, develop, implement and regularly update the Year 5 Communication and Visibility Plan, in line with current EU communication and visibility requirements for external actions.
In close cooperation with the entities implementing the other SETP complementary support measures, review and ensure the consistency and quality of all visibility materials produced under the SETP, including updating SETP communication and visibility materials and documentation, and ensure that the SETP website and Facebook page are updated regularly.
Update the VEPG websites, document library and internal information system.
Support the design and production of high-quality communication and visibility material (i.e. brochures, leaflets, notebooks and hand-outs) for dissemination to key stakeholders, beneficiaries and participants in SETP, Team Europe and VEPG events.
Support the planning and organization of large-scale public events (training seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.) and meetings. In particular, assist in the preparation and compilation of speeches, slides and presentations of short-term local and international experts.
Support the EUD with the implementation of the annual High-Level Field Visit between MOIT and EUD.
Design and implement media and communication actions for each event in close coordination with the EVSET Facility Team Leader and the EU Delegation to Viet Nam (EUD), including generating media attendance and drafting press releases.
Assist in the production of high-quality publications (i.e. workshop proceedings), including coordinating the translation process of presentations to be included in the publications.
Initiate and facilitate procurement, contracts and projects to provide external communication services and products (such as online tools, audio-visual productions, publications or visuals) by external service providers.
Ensure adequate information flow and liaison between the Team Leader, the EUD and other key stakeholders regarding all communication and visibility actions.
Establish, maintain and update a database of project stakeholders and support actions related to participants’ invitations for each Facility event, including media and press representatives.
Monitor media and social media coverage of the SETP and Team Europe support to the energy sector in Viet Nam, and report on it monthly and in six-monthly overviews.

Requirements:

Qualifications and skills:

University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or similar fields;
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Vietnamese;
Proficiency in social media and website content management, and in basic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe);

General experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing and organizing communication activities;
Experience working with various stakeholders, notably donors, public authorities and international organizations, in a multicultural context.

Specific experience:

Experience advising on culturally appropriate communication approaches in Viet Nam;
Experience in preparing communication products and relevant material, i.e. leaflets, brochures, newsletters, press releases, factsheets, media relations and partnerships;
Experience in editorial activities;
Experience in supporting the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams for communication outcomes, and in coordinating sub-contractors;
Experience with EU-funded projects and EU communication and visibility requirements is an asset;
Knowledge of EU cooperation policies and developments in the energy sector is an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to send their latest resume and references by email to [email protected] no later than 26^th October 2026. Early applicants will be prioritised. When applying please use the reference “SETP LC&V Officer – application” in your subject line.

Contact detail:

EU – Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Facility (EVSET Facility)
Office address: SNV, Level 3, Building D, La Thanh Hotel, 218 Doi Can, Hanoi, Vietnam

Reference Email: [email protected], Ms. Do Thi Huyen Trang, Facility Executive Officer ([email protected]) and Ms. Alessandra Rotondaro Project Assistant ([email protected])

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