Project Officer for Low-Carbon Transport Transitions

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The NDC TIA 2 - Viet Nam Component belongs to Climate Policy Unit as part of the Cluster for Environment and Climate provides technical assistance to the Viet Nam government. NDC-TIA 2 - Viet Nam Component works with Academy of Construction Strategy and cadres training - ACST (MOC) to enhance capacity and provide technical assistance to the transport sector to improve conditions for implementing the policy framework for low-carbon transport transition, including the development of electric and green energy vehicles, thereby contributing to the implementation of Vietnam's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
The activity will start from June 2026 to December 2028 (extension possible). It will work with mainly Academy of Construction Strategy and cadres training and other relevant agencies at national level and local level and private sector on improving conditions for implementing the policy framework for low-carbon transport transition, including the development of electric and green energy vehicles, thereby contributing to the implementation of Vietnam's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The work will cooperate closely with the partners and the project management team in China and Viet Nam.
The project is looking for a qualified and professional candidate to fill the following position:
Project Officer for Low-Carbon Transport Transitions
Duty station: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Duration: 01. June 2026 - 31. December 2028
Main responsibilities and tasks:
• Provide technical and strategic advice to relevant ministries and partner agencies to optimize the policy framework for Vietnam's low-carbon transport transition, directly contributing to the nation's NDC targets.
• Drive the preparation, execution, and monitoring of technical project activities at the intersection of transport and climate change, with a specialized focus on electric and green energy vehicles.
• Spearhead initiatives supporting the drafting, development, and national rollout of EV standards and comprehensive fleet electrification concept.
• Act as the central liaison and coordinator for all political partners and key stakeholders involved in project activities.
• Establish and sustain robust coordination mechanisms across government bodies, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and international development partners.
• Draft comprehensive, highly technical Terms of Reference (ToRs) for external consultants, baseline studies, and technical assistance packages.
• Support to coordinate and explain the contract process-from tendering and awarding to active management-for national and international experts, research institutions, consulting firms, and training providers if they have any questions.
• Enforce quality control standards, ensuring all contracted deliverables are highly accurate, contextually relevant, and submitted on schedule.
• Design, develop, and execute targeted capacity-building measures for government officials to enhance their understanding and management of low-carbon transport policies and EV frameworks.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all project activities, milestone events, and technical outputs to ensure transparent knowledge transfer and reporting compliance.