National Intern (GIZ)

Job Description

• Duty station: 14 Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
• Duration: 3-6 months starting from January 2024
• Location: Ha Noi
• Application Deadline: 02/01/2024

Background

GIZ is given commission by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) to implement Support for the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG). The NACAG Initiative aims to assure global abatement of N2O emissions from nitric acid production. Its vision is to promote the installation and permanent operation of appropriate abatement technologies in all nitric acid production plants worldwide. The initiative provides all governments and plant operators with guidance and information on technological and regulatory issues regarding N2O abatement. For further information please visit the NACAG website: www.nitricacidaction.org

The NACAG Initiative provides technical supports to the Ministry of Industrial and Trade (MOIT) and provides financial supports to MICCO/MICCO Thai Binh to apply N2O reduction technology and to measure (MRV) N2O emission reduction. In Vietnam, GIZ implements the initiative under the umbrella of the GIZ project “Support to Vietnam for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement II” (VN-SIPA II), which supports the Government of Viet Nam in establishing the framework conditions to implement the NDC and the Paris Agreement on climate change. 

Main activities:

• Assist the project team in data and document collection, desk research, reports, and contact with key stakeholders to support the SOU consultation process, development of Prodoc and technology selection.

• Assist the project team in analysing regulations of Vietnam related to international agreement and treaty, ODA project management, public procurement, finance management for ODA projects, etc;   

• Provide ad hoc support to document/data review and checking.

• Provide assistance to internal national and global meetings and discussions (e.g., agenda, protocol preparation, equipment setup, minute meeting notes, drafting invitations if requested)

• Provide written translation services (between English and Vietnamese) as required.

• Support to the preparation of mission, workshops, trainings, field visit, and other events (if any)

• Support coordination and activities of GIZ Private Sector Cooperation Working Group and Green Cluster’s Climate Mitigation Working Group (when needed and assigned)

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Requirements:

• Vietnamese nationality.

• Available to work in Hanoi for a full-time position (5 working days per week) in 3 or 6-months duration.

• Currently undertaking or has recently completed postgraduate/bachelor studies in either economic law, international law, or civil law, international economic, international relations, finance management, or related subjects/areas.

• Interest in issues of the climate change mitigation and technology transfer.

• Previous experiences in an intercultural and multi-lingual context gained by way of internships and/or academic exchanges is an asset.

• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese; certificate of IELTS or TOEFL will be preference for evaluation.

• Strong IT skill: MS Office at the minimum; Skill on searching information/data in internet will be considerable.

• Highly motivated to learn and to contribute to a young and dynamic team of international and national staff with the aim to sustainable development and climate change mitigation in Viet Nam.

• Well-organized with good communication skills; Willing to take on responsibility; Ability to work flexibly; Patient and calm in communication with partners/counterparts; Able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

• The internship requires university enrolment or the finalization of your degree no longer than six months ago upon commencement of the internship.

How to apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the following documents in English to office.sipa@giz.de before 9am, January 2, 2024:

• Cover/Application letter explaining your motivation and qualification (max 400 words),

• Your CV

• Certificates (university and IELTS/or TOEFL) for evaluation

Note: Please state “Application for the Internship – NACAG Initiative” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.

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