Project Officer on Coal Transition

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.

Viet Nam has set the ambitious goal of phasing out coal by 2050 in line with its net zero emissions target announced by the Prime Minister in 2021. Achieving these objectives requires coordinated action to transition coal – dependent regions, secure financing, and manage social and economic impacts through just transition strategies that leave no one behind.

GIZ supports Viet Nam’s coal 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, alongside the Climate Action Network (CAN), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), International Labour Organization (ILO), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) / Just Transition Centre, and the Wuppertal Institute. IKI JET provides technical advice, facilitates dialogue and cooperation with government, industry, civil society, and academia to advance low-carbon, resilient energy systems and foster sustainable local economies and decent jobs. Viet Nam is one of eight participating countries engaged in interregional peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange on just energy transitions.

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). The TEV’s principal implementing partners are the Electricity Authority of Viet Nam (EAV) as well as Viet Nam Electricity (EVN) and EVN’s subsidiaries.

To support these efforts, the project is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the following position:

Project Officer on Coal Transition

Duty station: Hanoi

Contract duration: 15 December 2025 – 31 December 2026 with potential extension

The Project Officer will be at the forefront of Viet Nam’s coal transition, coordinating high – level meetings, building strategic networks, and supporting national and international knowledge exchange. Working within GIZ’s Energy Cluster and the IKI JET global consortium, the Project Officer will help drive practical solutions for a just and inclusive energy future.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Building and maintaining networks with key stakeholders, including MOIT (Department of Oil, Gas and Coal and Electricity Authority of Viet Nam), TKV, EVN, PVN, and subnational actors in coal regions such as Trà Vinh and Quảng Ninh;
Coordinating the JETP Sub-Working Group of MOIT on Coal Transition in cooperation with Denmark’s DEA, UNDP, and the UK;
Acting as GIZ’s policy and knowledge lead on coal transition, ensuring alignment of activities across projects and clusters;
Designing and supervising technical studies related to coal transition, including preparation of terms of reference and management of consultant assignments;
Facilitating workshops, seminars, and capacity-building activities for national and regional partners;
Preparing policy analyses, reports, and knowledge products such as technical policy briefs and case studies;
Supporting interregional peer exchanges, study tours, and communities of practice within the IKI JET network;
Monitoring and reporting on project activities at both the country and regional level;
Representing the interests of the IKI JET project and GIZ in national and international forums, in close coordination with the line manager and the IKI JET global team.

Minimum requirements:

Master’s degree in economics, regional development, social sciences, engineering, finance, or a related field relevant to just energy transition;
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the management of regional economic transformation, climate change, or sustainable development projects in international cooperation, advisory, or consulting services;
Expertise in at least two of the following areas: sustainable infrastructure, green finance, regional economic development, coal economy/mining/power, energy transition, social security, labour market policies, or green fiscal policy;
In-depth knowledge of Viet Nam’s coal sector, green economy and just energy transition landscape, including established networks with key public and private stakeholders;
Proven experience in multi-stakeholder engagement and facilitation of policy dialogue;
Experience in working with MOIT, TKV and related stakeholders in the coal sector;
Excellent technical writing and communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage;
Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, ideally with an existing network in the fields of green economy, just energy transition, or climate policy;
Ability to work independently, proactively, and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong report-writing and editing skills;
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

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 28^th November 2025.

Note: Please state “Application for the Project Officer – IKI JET Viet Nam” 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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