Administrative Specialist/ Finance cum C&P “ESP”

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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 three priority areas: 1) Vocational training; 2) Environmental policy and sustainable natural resource use;3)Energy. 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.

The GIZ Energy Support Programme is working with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on the development of the energy sector in Viet Nam. The current technological focus is on solar power, wind power, bioenergy, energy access and energy efficiency and smart grid.

The Energy Support Programme (ESP) is looking for a local qualified candidate to fill the following position:

Administrative Specialist/ Finance cum C&P “ESP”
Duty station: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: ASAP for 2 years contract with the possible extension

Main responsibilities:

• Implementation and monitoring of the financial accounting system such as budget preparation and monitoring, cash flow forecasting and monitoring, cost monitoring as well as bookkeeping etc. for the assigned projects of energy support programme (ESP) in line with GIZ standard procedures;
• Technically support the contract and procurement process (C&P) of ESP projects, especially with the C&P process via GIZ Headquarter;
• Effectively coordinate with the technical officers in the various ESP sub-teams as well as with colleagues of the finance section at GIZ country office or finance department at GIZ head office;

Minimum requirements:

• University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as finance and accounting, business administration;
• At least 3-5 years of professional working experience in the area concerned; experience in a similar position in a project/ programme in international development cooperation is an asset;
• Strong experience in accounting, finance monitoring and budget planning;
• Strong experience in contract and procurement;
• Strong experience in operating accounting software, SAP is an asset;
• Experience in financial management of local subsidies/ grants is preferred.
• Experience in auditing, controlling;
• Good knowledge of event organization;
• Full proficiency in information technologies as well as Vietnamese and English; basic German is an asset.
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Dynamic, reliable and open-minded character having the willingness to excel and perform on a high-level under pressure and tight deadlines;

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.

Successful candidates will enjoy good working conditions, competitive compensation and benefits and good policies of 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 13th January 2023.

Note: Please state “Application for the Administrative Specialist/Finance cum C&P – ESP” 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.

Please visit our page GIZ Viet Nam – Career Opportunities at https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/109163.html to download the GIZ Application Form.

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