Project Officer in Transport

1. Professional Advisory Services

· Support the development and implementation of supply-side regulatory frameworks for vehicle efficiency standards and fleet electrification in Vietnam

· Provide high-level technical and strategic advice to relevant ministries and agencies on vehicle efficiency standards (fuel economy standard); Zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates and targets

· Coordinate the review and update of existing regulations on vehicle emissions, fuel economy, and other relevant policies

· Support the development of enforcement mechanisms and compliance monitoring systems

· Advise on harmonization with international standards (UNECE, CAFE)

2. Networking and Cooperation

· Act as coordinator of relevant stakeholders (GIZ, ICCT, UNEP) with political partners

· Establish and maintain coordination mechanisms between government agencies, private sector, civil society, and development partners

· Lead regular coordination meetings with relevant ministries and agencies

· Facilitate public-private dialogue on EV market development and supply chain localizatio

3. Technical management

· Develop terms of reference (ToR) for consultants, studies, and technical assistance

· Supervise the tendering, awarding, and management of subcontracts to:

· International and national experts

o Research institutions and consulting firms

o Training providers

o Ensure quality control and timely delivery of contracted outputs

4. Project and Knowledge Management

· Develop and implement capacity development measures for government officials related on supply side regulation

· Ensure proper documentation of all project activities, events, and outputs

Minimum requirements:

· Master´s degree in a course related to transport; planning optional: specification in a field related to the environment/climate change mitigation, economics and policy;

· At least 10 years of relevant professional working experience in the field of sustainable transport, particularly in fuel economy and transport mitigation actions topics;

· Demonstrated advanced professional expertise in climate policy, greenhouse gas accounting, MRV systems, and data collection and management within the transport sector;

· Profound knowledge of the Vietnamese transport and climate change policy framework, legislation, institutional landscape, relevant implementation structures, responsibilities and planning processes;

· Proven experience working with ministries and government agencies in the transport sector

· Experience working and collaborating with international organisations in the field of sustainable transport is an advantage.

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 such as contribution of all compulsory insurances, providing with the additional health care, the annual health check-up and the 24-hours accident insurance.

· Covering all travel expenses with travel allowances when traveling on business

· And good policy on training and development

· And 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 23rd February 2026.

Note: Please state “Application for the Project Officer in Transport_VN SIPA II” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted within 1 weeks after the deadline. Telephone contact is not encouraged.

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