National Project Manager

UNIDO is implementing a project on accelerating energy efficiency in larger industries through energy management systems, system optimization and the promotion and adoption of energy efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises (IEEP) in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam. The IEEP project is funded under Financing Agreement no. ACA/2021/040-898 “EU-Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme” (SETP) as a complementary support measure.  The project duration is five (5) years from 2023 to 2027.

UNIDO is looking for a qualified individual consultant who will have overall responsibility for the management and effective execution of the project, and the achievements of planned outputs and set objectives. The NPM will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant partners and institutional stakeholders are kept involved and informed as appropriate, in order to ensure optimum cooperation. The NPM will play a key role in all project activities. The assignment is expected to start on April 1, 2024 with the contract duration of 6 months with possibility for extension.

Education: Advanced university (Master's) degree in engineering, energy economics, management or other relevant discipline is required. 

Technical and Functional Experience: 

• At least seven (7) years in the implementation and management of industrial energy projects in the private sector; experience in managing multi-disciplinary team of experts working in thematic areas such as energy efficiency and industrial energy systems is required. 
• Strong understanding of and experience in energy management standards and system optimization application in Viet Nam is desirable. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders involving in energy efficiency promotion and financing of energy efficiency sector in Viet Nam; with ability and experience to work with government officials, businesses, financial institutions and CSOs is desirable. 
• Ability to have high self-motivation, good leadership skills, and strong ability to plan, initiate and manage multi-disciplinary activities within the context of a multi-donor international project is required. 
• Excellent knowledge and familiarity with the workingof Vietnamese government agencies and their process and rules will be an asset. 
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Officesoftware package (Word,Excel, Power Point and Project) is required. 

Languages: Full proficiency in Vietnamese and strong command of English in both speaking and writing is required. 

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System before 08 February 2024. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General. 

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply:  

https://careers.unido.org/job/Hanoi-National-Project-Manager/966583155/