Junior Project Officer In Forests

Duty station: Ha Noi

Duration: Starting December 2024 to June 2027

Main tasks:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of project plans and activities in the relevant working area in close consultation with counterparts.

• Supports the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events in the relevant working area including preparation of materials, logistics in close coordination with the partner and other team members.

• Considers Safeguards- and Gender aspects throughout the working area and proactively fosters positive contributions.

• Contributes content development and implementation of selected activities in line with the projects’ operational plan on the following topics: forestry, forest and biodiversity conservation, forest carbon, forest management planning and policy development.

• Prepares materials in English and Vietnamese and supports with translations and interpretation as required.

• Supports in event management, knowledge management and reporting.

• Supports the compilation of information on the experiences and lessons-learnt, analyses and consolidates project results, supports impact monitoring in coordination with partners and under guidance of supervisor/senior colleague.

• Support project monitoring and updates information on project progress, documents and reports regularly on the status of results.

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

• Master’s degree in forestry, ecology, natural resources management or related fields;

• Good 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;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English;

• 2 years of experience in the area of biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, forestry, forests and climate change;

• 1 year of experience in international and technical development cooperation related to the forest and climate finance sector;

• Basic knowledge on programme administration, operating procedures, oversight and monitoring;

• Basic understanding of the Vietnamese context related to protected and conserved areas, inland water and marine ecosystems;

• 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;

• Commitment, demonstrated knowledge, and understanding of minority groups in Vietnam and gender-related issues;

• Ability to work autonomously and motivate one-self;

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

What we can offer to the successful candidates:

• Good working environment

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages, including the additional health insurance and the 24-hours accident insurance.

• And good policy on training and development

• Policy on flexible working time

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 before 11th November 2024.

Note: Please state “Application for the Junior Project Officer in Forests” 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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