On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and the European Union, GIZ is working with Viet Nam to achieve environmental, climate-neutral and inclusive development (just transition). Through this, it supports the protection of global public goods such as a clean environment and intact climate. Its priority areas are: 1) Climate change and the environment 2), Energy transition 3) Green economy and vocational education and training. For further information please visit our website: www.giz.de/viet-nam.
The priority area Environmental policy and sustainable use of natural resources is covered by the “GIZ Green Cluster”. The Forest and Biodiversity (FOBI) Unit in the Green cluster currently comprises a total of four teams in the thematic areas of climate policy, coast and water, agriculture, biodiversity and forests. The thematic area “biodiversity and forests” includes “Management and Protection of Protected areas with diverse ecosystems in Viet Nam” (MEPA), and “EU – Vietnam Forestry Support Programme” (EVFSP). The projects are implemented together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
The MEPA project funded by BMZ and implemented by GIZ together with the Viet Nam Forestry Administration with the duration from 2025 to 2028 aims to enhance regulatory, institutional and technical capacities for implementing integrated management of protected areas among the responsible authorities and the local population. The project interventions focus on: 1) Improving the regulatory framework for an integrated management of protected areas in general and in three selected areas, 2) Developing financing instruments, 3) Progressing the approach for ecosystem restoration, as well as 4) Advancing the approach for sustainable, community-based tourism. The collaboration with the management boards of the three protected areas, as well as with the provincial and national authorities will ensure sustained technical capacity building results as well as advancing the overall regulatory and institutional framework. Potentials for fostering gender equality are used throughout all activities.
The project “Management and Protection of Protected Areas with diverse ecosystems in Viet Nam” (MEPA) is offering internship opportunities as follows:
National Interns
Office location: 3rd Floor, Coco Building, 14 Thuy Khue, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Duration: 06 months, starting from March 2026
During the internship, Interns will learn and practice in the following areas:
- Technical activities implementation (ideas/ concepts elaboration, terms of references/ minutes of meeting preparation, data collection, desk research and specific topics presentation)
- Project documents preparation and recording at the relevant platforms
- Meetings, workshops, field trips and other project events with partners (logistics arrangement, materials preparation, minutes taking and relevant reports)
- Gender equality and diversity promotion in the project activities and among the team
- Knowledge management, data management system and data protection regulations
- Monitoring and evaluation of project activities (input collection, output and results presentation, reports development and standardization)
- Translation and interpretation of project documents and at project events (English and Vietnamese)
Requirements:
- Vietnamese nationality.
- Currently undertaking (at least third year of study) or has recently completed postgraduate/bachelor studies in forestry, environment, economics or related fields, no longer than six months from the date of graduation.
- Has an interest in the forestry sector, in particular sustainable forest management is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
- Strong MS Office, organizational and analytical skills.
- Highly responsible, flexible, goal-oriented and constructive as a team member.
Apart from a monthly allowance, successful candidates will enjoy good learning opportunities and professional and dynamic working environment.
Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their application including Cover letter, CV and relevant academic certificates/ references to Ms. Nguyen Thanh Hang via email: [email protected] with the email subject “Application for National Intern – MEPA”. Deadline for application is 31st January 2026.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.
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