Project Officer “Ptx Pathways & H2Uppp”

Duty station: Hanoi, Viet Nam

Duration: 01st March 2026 – 31st December 2027 with possible extension

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Under the guidance and support of his/ her supervisor, the Project Officer will undertake the following tasks:

• Coordinate and support the implementation of project activities, including technical studies, feasibility analysis, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultation meetings, in collaboration with the project team.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement: organize and coordinate technical workshops, regular stakeholder meetings, roundtables bringing together government agencies, state-owned enterprises, private industry, academic institutions, and international & local consultants.

• Support the management of international and local consultants: assist in developing Terms of Reference (ToR), coordinate selection and tendering, monitor deliverables, ensure quality and compliance with GIZ requirements.

• Assist in procurement and contract management: prepare tender documents, support contract management, and ensure proper documentation and compliance.

• Perform project administration and procurement processes, including preparing tender documents, supporting contract management, and coordinating with local and international consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Facilitate logistical and operational arrangements for project missions, and expert visits, ensuring effective coordination between GIZ, consultants, and Vietnamese partners.

• Contribute to project communication and knowledge management by preparing communication materials (e.g., newsletters, reports, blog posts) and supporting documentation for donors and project partners.

• Conduct desk research and monitoring policy and market developments in the energy and hydrogen sectors, providing regular updates to the project team.

• Coordinate capacity-building measures for local stakeholders, universities, and relevant institutions.

• Provide support in project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and reporting, ensuring alignment with GIZ and donor standards.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field energy, economics, environment science, engineering or sustainability.

• Professional experience (3 – 5 years) in the energy, renewable energy, or industrial sectors – preferably within international cooperation or development projects.

• Solid understanding of Vietnam’s energy landscape, industrial sectors (oil, gas, petrochemical, fertilizer) and relevant policy frameworks.

• Technical knowledge of at least one of the following areas: oil & gas, green hydrogen, renewable energy supply chain would be an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills – ability to perform techno-economic assessments, data analysis, and market & policy research.

• Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management; experience coordinating with both public and private sector partners, state-owned enterprises, and international consultants.

• Excellent command of Vietnamese and English (both spoken and written). Experience in communication, documentation, and reporting in English.

• Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; capable of facilitating multi-stakeholder discussions.

• Experience in organizing events, coordinating project activities, and managing logistics with multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Vietnamese public institutions (e.g., ministries, utilities, associations) is an advantage.

• High level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good command of ICT and computer applications (MS Office etc.).

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, including the additional health insurance and the 24-hours accident insurance.

• And good policy on training and development

• 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 or by post (to GIZ Office Hanoi, 6th Floor Hanoi Towers, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam) before 23rd January 2026.

Note: Please state “Application for the position of Project Officer “PtX Pathways & H2Uppp” 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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