National Technical Advisor, Sustainable Energy

WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environment issues and implemented field activities across the country.

WWF-Vietnam is part of WWF-Greater Mekong which operates in 5 countries: Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/

WWF-Vietnam is seeking a motivated National Technical Advisor, Sustainable Energy who will be working for project: “Demonstrating the economic, environmental and social benefits of Sustainable Energy to corporates and financial institutions in Vietnam”. He/She will be responsible for: (i) providing technical assistance and advice support on overall project management, advance capacity building and implementation of activities concerning the Sustainable Energy for Corporate Sectors project; (2) supporting the cooperation with project stakeholders for effective implementation and synergies at international and national levels; and (3) To ensure the effective transfer and adaptability of the international expertise, lessons and best practices to the production of quality project outputs.

Base location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Key requirements:

• A Master degree or corresponding qualifications in energy/environmental management, engineering, economics, international development, political science and/or subjects relevant to sustainable energy and promotion of technical commercial partnerships in energy/environmental management.
• At least 10 years of extensive work experience in one or more related fields such as: promotion of sustainable energy development, energy planning and policies, energy efficiency/renewable energy initiatives; and/or cleaner production.
• Knowledge and experience on promotion of small and medium enterprises; development of financial mechanisms; implementation of energy/environmental regulations; energy policy development and institutional capacity building.
• Proven experience with energy efficiency in industry sectors.
• Strong links with relevant national and international organizations is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with complex problems in diverse institutions and cultural settings.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and curriculum vitae in English to [email protected]  by 15 March 2017.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”