Project Specialist Internship at UNDP Hanoi, Vietnam

UNDP Vietnam is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Specialist Internship to join our dynamic team in Hanoi. In this critical role, you will lead and support innovative development initiatives, driving sustainable impact in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). If you are passionate about project management, partnership building, and creating positive change, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to UNDP’s mission in Vietnam and beyond.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Energy Project Development Specialist will support the JETP Programme Team Lead in advancing Vietnam’s energy transition by prioritizing and developing breakthrough projects aligned with JETP principles and national regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Facilitation: Lead the selection, design, and preparation of high-impact energy projects (e.g., offshore wind, solar, storage) and provide technical inputs to government and JETP stakeholders.

• Policy & Planning: Strengthen policy frameworks, develop TORs, and advise on feasibility studies to ensure projects align with PDP8 and Net Zero 2050 goals.

• Coordination & Implementation: Support day-to-day JETP operations, monitor progress, and collaborate with IPG, GFANZ, and Vietnamese agencies (MOIT, EVN, PVN).

• Capacity Building: Train stakehoUNDP seeks Energy Specialist in Hanoi to drive Vietnam’s JETP projects. Master’s +5 yrs in energy policy/climate req’d. Apply now!lders on emerging technologies and sustainable practices to ensure long-term project success.

• Knowledge & Reporting: Produce policy briefs, review reports, and advocate for evidence-based solutions to accelerate JETP implementation.

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Required Skills and Experience for Project Specialist Internship 

Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Energy Economics, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree (with 2+ additional years of experience) may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

Experience:

• 5+ years (with Master’s) or 7+ years (with Bachelor’s) in energy sector & climate change, including:

  • Energy technology analysis, regulatory frameworks, and Just Energy Transition strategies.

  • Developing policy papers, concept notes, and project proposals for energy transition (e.g., offshore wind, energy storage, solar PV, grid modernization).

  • Resource mobilization (blended finance, public-private partnerships).

• 10+ years of national-level policy experience (preferred).

• Experience with UN/international organizations, Vietnamese government agencies (MOIT, EVN, PVN), and stakeholder coordination.

• Strong monitoring & evaluation (M&E) skills and knowledge of global best practices in energy/climate policy.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office, databases, and web-based management systems.

• Analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Knowledge of gender equality and civil society engagement (advantageous).

Languages:

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese (required).

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