PR and Communications Officer – IKI JET and TEV

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.

GIZ supports Viet Nam’s energy transition ambitions through its Energy Cluster, which implements a growing portfolio of technical cooperation projects. Key initiatives include the global project ‘Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition’ (IKI JET), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-funded by the European Union, as well as the BMZ funded Transformation of the Energy Sector in Viet Nam (TEV) project.

The IKI JET project is implemented by a consortium of six partners, with GIZ as lead, with the objective to advance low-carbon, resilient energy systems and foster sustainable local economies and decent jobs. The project provides technical advice, facilitates dialogue and cooperation with government, industry, civil society, and academia. Viet Nam is one of eight participating countries engaged in interregional peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange on just energy transition.

The TEV project aims at fostering the development of a long-term political energy transition strategy, including legal and regulatory fundamentals, as well as the transfer of technological knowledge to MOIT (political partner). TEV’s principal implementing partners are the Electricity Authority of Viet Nam (EAV) as well as Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) and EVN’s subsidiaries.

The projects are looking for a qualified and professional candidate to fill the following position:

PR and Communications Officer – IKI JET and TEV

Duty station: Hanoi, Viet Nam

Duration: ASAP until 31.12.2027

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Conceptualize and design high-quality PR/Comms materials, incl. logos, branding materials, and visual identities that reflect the strategic positioning of the projects, of the ESP cluster as well as GIZ Viet Nam
Design (print and) digital materials such as reports, brochures posters, and flyers ensuring consistent visual standards
Develop engaging social media content and other digital assets tailored to target audiences and platform requirements
Produce and edit video content, including filming, storyboarding, motion graphics, and post-production, for internal and external communications purposes.
Work in close coordination with the project managers and focal points of IKI JET, TEV and other ESP projects as well as with the PR/Comms colleagues from the ESP Cluster
Communicate and coordinate with partners and stakeholders to advocate for and raise awareness of technical topics related to Viet Nam’s energy transition
Develop concepts and strategies for the targeted and effective dissemination of project messages and results to relevant stakeholders
Support the establishment and maintenance of a professional media network to support the broad dissemination of project results and key communications outputs
Support press events, press conferences, interviews, field trips, journalist visits, etc.
Recruit, brief, and manage external service providers, including design agencies, printing companies, photographers, videographers, and other creative suppliers
Oversee quality control and timely delivery of outsourced communications products in line with GIZ project standards and budgets
Develop and regularly update the online presence of IKI JET and TEV, including project websites and social media channels, to ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging
Support maintenance of an organized archive of communications materials, design assets, and multimedia content for institutional knowledge management

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in PR and Communications
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in graphic design, illustration, and content writing
Proven track record in video editing, filming and storyboarding for diverse audiences and platforms
Proficiency in multimedia content creation and strong skills in layout design, typography, and brand identity development.
A strong, diverse portfolio demonstrating expertise across branding, digital, and print design, and ability to adapt visual materials to different formats including print, web, and presentations
Exceptional eye for typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
Experience with digital content management systems (CMS) and social media content production
Knowledgeable about evolving social media trends and capable of developing social media channels effectively
Familiarity with web design principles and basic HTML/CSS is an advantage
Expert command of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
Excellent understanding of Viet Nam’s energy transition landscape, including key stakeholders, policy frameworks, and ongoing initiatives
Experience working in development cooperation and collaborating with international development organizations is a strong asset
Self-driven and proactive personality with excellent skills to organize him/herself, to prioritize and structure tasks
Strong creative thinking paired with the ability to deliver within constraints, e.g. ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Full professional proficiency in Vietnamese and English
Excellent writing and editing skills in Vietnamese and English
Work experience or studies abroad, demonstrating international exposure would be an asset

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 26^th June 2026.

Note: Please state “Application PR and Communications Officer – IKI JET and TEV” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.

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