Project Officer “CASE”

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The programme “Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia” (CASE) active in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Viet Nam aims to drive change in the power sector in SEA towards increased ambition regarding climate change. It focuses on the four main SEA countries in terms of energy demand and foresees regional interventions.

Composed of a wide range of organizations (including 02 German think tanks Agora Energiewende and New Climate Institute as well as local think tanks) and driven by strong regional cohesion and network, CASE will propose evidence-based solutions to the challenges met by decision-makers and build societal support around those solutions. A joint fact-finding approach will be applied, involving expert analysis and dialogue to work towards consensus by narrowing areas of disagreement. CASE will also support coordination in the SEA power sector, provide technical and policy support, and facilitate dialogue around a new energy vision. Through these activities, CASE will directly contribute to the power sector's transition towards an innovative, economically successful, and environmentally friendly model for SEA.

The CASE program is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).

Thus, we are looking for a local highly qualified professional to fulfill the following position:

Project Officer “CASE”
Duty station: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Duration: starting ASAP until 28/02/2027

Main responsibilities:

• Provide independent advice and technical consultations regarding the design and implementation of policy advice on renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and energy transition to different national public agencies.
• Close cooperation with the Vietnamese stakeholders and with the Regional Programme Consortium to facilitate the project implementation.
• Develop terms of reference, facilitate the selection and contract preparation for short-term assignments of international and national consultants, and manage their implementation.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of workshops and seminars.
• Provide technical advice and consultations to the project’s activities and studies.
• Support the regular monitoring and reporting on the progress of relevant project activities.
•  Other tasks as needed in coordination with the line supervisor.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an area that is related to Just Energy Transition, such as economics, regional development, social science, finance, and/or engineering
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the management of economic transformation, climate change, or sustainable development projects in international cooperation, advisory, or consulting services.
• Knowledge in two or more of the following fields: inclusive climate change, sustainable infrastructure, regional economic development, coal economy/mining, energy transition, social security, labor market policies, and/or green fiscal policy
• Knowledge of the Green Economy and Just Energy Transition landscape in Viet Nam
• Sound knowledge of Viet Nam public and private sector landscape and proven network about Just Energy Transition, green economy, and climate change
• Proven experience in managing and conducting multi-stakeholder engagement sessions of a diverse nature
• Experience in working with local, provincial, or national government 
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, verbal and written; proven track record of drafting and editing complex knowledge and communication materials as required
• Demonstrated experience of working in a team environment
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to climate change-related impacts as well as social and environmental challenges in Viet Nam
• Good networker, ideally already providing an existing network of relevant stakeholders in the field of inclusive climate change, just energy transition, circular economy, sustainable infrastructure, green finance, and/or green fiscal policy
• Ability to work independently, approach tasks pro-actively and provide results on time
• Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge and quickly master new topics
• Good ability to write and edit reports and ideally experience in media/communication work
• Very good practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office tools
• Ability to facilitate international working groups, workshops, and events
• Be compliant with the ESP corporate design and templates
• Full professional proficiency in English. Advanced knowledge of German is 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

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 31^st January 2024.

Note: Please state “Application for theposition of Policy Advisor_CASE” 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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