Project Officer on the EU Deforestation (GIZ)

Job Description

Coordination of overall EUDR project implementation under the supervision of the project director
Provides technical advice on communication of EUDR to EUD and other relevant stakeholders
Monitoring of activities and organisation of knowledge management
Management of consultancy services
Regular and systematic operational planning and follow up of implementation
Coordination of communication activities in coordination with the communication’s coordinator
Updating of all knowledge management platforms

Master’s degree in development studies, natural resources, forestry, economics or similar
Minimum of 5 years working experience in different aspects of project management, incl. planning, supervision of consultants, knowledge management and reporting
Minimum of 3 years of experience in international and technical development cooperation related the natural resource sector
Minimum of 3 years of experience in working with Government institutions related to monitoring and knowledge management in the forestry or natural resource sector
Sound understanding of the Vietnamese context related to the forests, natural resources and biodiversity sector
Excellent digital literacy including knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to work with digital tools such as MS teams for day-to-day work
Attention to detail and ability to work in a structured way
Motivation to work in a self-organized way and working autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English
Ability to work effectively as a team member, cooperatively and support other team members, show initiative when required
Ability to manage multiple demands and prioritise tasks, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines
Flexibility and willingness to perform other duties and work irregular hours when required
Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and show respect for colleagues

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send the GIZ Application Form in English, copies of relevant certificates and references, either by email or by post (to GIZ Office Hanoi, 6th Floor Hanoi Towers, 49 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam), before 15th July 2024.
Note: Please state “Application for the Project Officer on the EU deforestation-free regulation_EUDR” 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.