ESP – PR & Comms Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

As a federal enterprise, the Deutache Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. On behalf of the German Government, GIZ currently provides advisory services to the Government of Viet Nam in three priority areas: Vocational training, Environmental policy and sustainable use of natural resources, and Energy. For further information, please visit www.giz.de/viet-nam

With its long coastline and rich natural resources, Viet Nam's climate and topography offers a solid potential for renewable energy (RE) development. The government aims to increase the share of RE in power generation to 9.9% and 21% by 2020 and 2030, respectively (National Power Development Plan VIl revised, 2016). To support Vietnamese Government in achieving these targets, GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP) is working in various action areas to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency markets.

The main commissioning party of the ESP is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). A number of projects are currently ongoing:

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (4E): 2015 - 2021
Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar (CIRTS): 2021 - 2025
Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE): 2020 - 2024
Solar-Aquaculture Habitats as Resource-Efficient and Integrated Multilayer Production Systems (SHRIMPS): 2019 - 2023
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (4E): 2015 -2023
Smart Grids for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SGREEE): 2017 - 2021
Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Viet Nam (BEM): 2019 - 2023
Project Development Programme (PDP): 2015-2023

The project is looking for a qualified national intern to fill the following position of.

National Intern

Learning area: PR and Communications Intern

Duty station: Ha Noi, Vietnam

Duration: 06 months, from 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022

The Administrative Intern will learn & practice by assisting the project staff in different activities in terms of administration:

Assistance in maintaining and updating content for the programme's bilingual websites (English and Vietnamese), Facebook pages and Youtube channels:

GIZ Energy Support Programme (ESP): http://www.aizener9Y.OC9.YN/

Smart Grid project: http://smart-grid.vn/

Assistance in arranging and updating PR & Comm library on ESP's common folder and relevant projects including 4E, SGREEE, BEM and CIRTS;
Assistance in communications related task in workshops and events (.g, drafting press releases, taking photos and preparing promotional items);
Assistance in the preparation and production of communications materials such as factfles, success stories, videos, promotional items and others;
Researching, collecting and preparing relevant data for communications work;
Assistance in translation of communications materials when needed;
Assistance in monitoring and press clipping of print and online media for events organized by ESP;
Assistance in designing communications materials when needed;
Other tasks as assigned by the PR and Communications Officer(s) or other staff involved in the communication work of the office.

Minimum requirements

Vietnamese citizen, who are in the last year of their study or newly graduated students within 6 months upon commencement of the internship;
Specialization in media, communication, public relations, marketing or similar;
Strong interest in communications and online media;
Strong MS Office, organizational and analytical skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese;
Intermediate design skills are an asset (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator is a plus);
Experiences in an intercultural and multi-lingual context gained by way of internships and/or academic exchanges. Experiences in foreign countries are an asset;
Thinking creatively; Highly motivated to learn and to contribute to a young and dynamic team of international and national staff with the aim to develop the power sector in Viet Nam;
Willing to take on responsibility, work independently and travel to project sites for work if necessary.

Apart from a monthly allowance, successful candidates will enjoy professional and dynamic working conditions.

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the latest curriculum vitae, cover letter and copies of relevant certificates and references by email: office.energy@giz.de before 15 March 2022.

Note: Please state "Application for ESP - PR & Comms Internship" in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged. Early applicants will be prioritized.

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