the deutsche gesellschaft für internationale zusammenarbeit (giz) gmbh

As a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. On behalf of the German Government, GIZ currently provides advisory services to the Government of Viet Nam in three priority areas: Vocational training, Environmental policy and sustainable use of natural resources, and Energy. For further information, please visit www.giz.de/viet-nam. The GIZ Energy Support Programme is working with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on the development of the energy sector in Vietnam. The current technological focus is on solar power, wind power, bioenergy, energy access and energy efficiency. The Project Development Programme (PDP) is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in the context of the German Energy Solutions Initiative. PDP supports the promotion of renewable energy (RE) technologies and energy efficiency measures as a feasible alternative to conventional power generation in emerging and developing countries. The programme is currently active in more than 15 countries, covering Africa, the Middle East and Asia. By facilitating business partnerships and the exchange of experience and expertise between German and Vietnamese companies, PDP forms a vital basis for sustainable market, business and project development. It promotes market development in RE and energy efficiency technologies mainly through supporting the development of (1) reference projects. Further, it (2) provides information about frameworks, potentials, business opportunities and financing; (3) provides contacts, networking, and matchmaking between German companies, potential private sector partners and relevant public-sector stakeholders in the region; (4) identifies business opportunities in the context of public tenders and on the private market; (5) and training of local actors. For that purpose, Vietnamese-German business partners are advised on framework conditions, technical issues, business models and financing options. Project Officer – Business Developer will be part of a truly multinational team working on three continents and support the planning design and implementation of project activities within PDP as well as carry out tasks concerning research and knowledge management. As his/her core activity, a position holder will assist the PDP country manager in Germany, in the planning, design and implementation of PDP activities according to the country roadmaps and plan of operation with a high degree of independence. She/He will carry out tasks regarding the identification of project opportunities, initiation of project development, contact management of German and local project partners as well as knowledge management all within the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency. He/She will work with both, private and public stakeholders. The work requires continuous exchange with and knowledge transfer to the global PDP team in all its implementation countries. For the Project Development Programme (PDP), we are seeking for a qualified local professional for the following position: