Senior Project Officer in Just Energy Transition – JET

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The Just Energy Transition in Coal Regions (JET-CR) Platform supports interregional peer-to-peer exchange, learning, policy dialogues amongst and with coal regions in coal-dependent developing countries and economies in transition from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, small scale in country technical assistance and capacity building measures as information sharing via a Knowledge Hub. The eight countries to participate in the JET-CR Platform include Colombia, Chile, South Africa, India, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Thailand, and Mongolia.

The IKI JET project is implemented by a consortium of six partners, with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit - GIZ as leading partner and Climate Action Network - CAN, International Institute for Sustainable Development- IISD, International Labour Organisation- ILO, International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC/ Just Transition Centre, and Wuppertal Institute für Klima, Umwelt, Energie gGmbH as further implementing partner.

The Interregional Network will be facilitated by a “Networking Unit” composed of a multidisciplinary team of GIZ policy experts / advisors based in the participating countries and directed (technical guidance) by a team leader based at GIZ Headquarters. The vacant positions forms part of this “Networking Unit”.

The IKI JET project is looking for a qualified local professional to fulfill the following position:

Senior Project Officer
in Just Energy Transition – JET
Duty station: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: 02 years contract, with possibility of extension

General obligations:

The Senior Project Officer is expected to fulfil the following general obligations:

• Work towards the integration of the GIZ “Interregional Networking Unit”.
• Become familiar with other programs and GIZ / IKI measures, concepts and status of implementation
• Build up and maintain a network with relevant actors in the coal regions Tra Vinh and Quang Ninh
• Represent the interest of the IKI JET Project, GIZ (in cooperation with CAN, ILO, IISD, ITUC, WI), BMWK  and the EU in a professional way in close coordination with the line manager and the IKI JET team leader at HQ
• Hold regular exchange with the IKI JET Project team based in Germany and the other IKI JET Viet Nam, as well as the IKI JET consortium partner
• The employee must be prepared to travel nationally and internationally

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Coordinating IKI JET project activities in the selected Coal Regions Tra Vinh and Quang Ninh and in Viet Nam in general
• Identify, engagement and liaison with subnational and national stakeholders relevant for the Just Energy Transition in these provinces as well as other relevant GIZ and German and or EU funded activities
• Facilitation / moderation of interregional communities of practice / working groups on JET between key stakeholder of coal regions as well as global expert exchanges on JET policies
• Elaboration of a structured assessment of the starting situation for JET in Target Coal Region and Viet Nam and establishment of a framework for progress monitoring for a successful JET
• Tasks required for project implementation, including research, establishment of baselines, monitoring of progress and impacts, and technical contributions.
• As integral part of the “Interregional Networking Unit”, facilitate regional and national stakeholder participation and integration in international peer-to-peer exchange (communities of practice, working groups, study tours, trainings) and dialogue formats (expert exchanges, conferences, seminars etc.)
• Facilitation / moderation of interregional communities of practice / working groups on JET between key stakeholder of coal regions as well as global expert exchanges on JET policies
• Elaboration of knowledge products on JET, such as technical policy briefs on JET policies, or case studies
• Roll-out of a social simulation gamification tool on Just Energy Transition in Viet Nam
• Support to the German Embassy and EU Delegation in Viet Nam for policy dialogues on Just Energy Transition coal phase out in policy dialogue with country / target region Coordinate activities with / report to the Project Director responsible for the JET project Vietnam component

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in an area that is related to Just Energy Transition, such as economics, regional development, social science, finance, and/or engineering
• Minimum 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
• Knowledge in two or more of the following fields: inclusive green economy, sustainable infrastructure, green finance, 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 in relation to Just Energy Transition, green economy and climate change
• Proven experience in managing and conducting multi-stakeholder engagement sessions of 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 South Africa
• Good networker, ideally already providing an existing network of relevant stakeholders in the field inclusive green economy, 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. Advances knowledge of German is 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.

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 Senior Project Officer_Just Energy Transition_JET” 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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