UNDP Jobs: 1. Policy and Institutional Coordinator
2. Communication and Awareness Coordinator 3.Training and Demonstration Coordinator 4. Energy Efficient Service Provision and Financing Coordinator
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Project "Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in Small
and Medium Scale Enterprise" (PECSME) is a joint effort of
UNDP/GEF, the Government of Viet Nam, and other national
partners, aiming at encouraging application of the energy
efficient practices among SMEs in Vietnam, and through that
contributing to the reduction of GHG emission among the
sector. The Project will be jointly implemented by the
Ministry of Science and Technology, the project implementing
partner.
Four vacant positions for the period of 5 years, tentatively
starting from 3 January 2006 and based in Ha Noi, under the
above project are open for Vietnamese nationals.
1. Policy and Institutional Coordinator
2. Communication and Awareness Coordinator
3. Training and Demonstration Coordinator
4. Energy Efficient Service Provision and Financing
Coordinator
Application procedures:
Applicants are invited to review the detailed announcement
including the Job Descriptions and the project document on
the internet web-site of UNDP Viet Nam:
www.undp.org.vn/jobs. Copies of the detailed post
announcement are also available at the Project Office.
Vietnamese nationals who are interested in the above
positions should submit, either by post or email, their
detailed curriculum vitae together with application letters
in English, indicating project title and post title, and
copies of degree/certificates if available to :
Mr. Nguyen Ba Vinh - Project Manager
Project Office
65 B To Hien Thanh Str., Ha Noi
Tel: (84.4) 978 3574; Fax: (84.4) 978 3573
Email: vie01g41.vn@undp.org
Applications must reach the above address no later than 4.00
p.m., 9 December 2005. Acknowledgements will only be sent to
short-listed applicants. Female candidates are encouraged to
apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.10)
Post Title: (National) Policy and Institutional
Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with
possibility for extension up to 40 months effective starting
date of 3 January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the Policy and Institutional Coordinator
is to ensure the delivery of the project outputs specified
under the following components of the Project:
ß Component 1: Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency
(EC&EE) Policy and Institutional Support Development Program
(Component 1), and
ß Part of Component 4: Development of a Suitable
Institutional and Legal Framework for EESP Activities.
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the completion of
project activities to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan and quality
procedures of the project. The Policy and Institutional
Coordinator report to and take direction from the PM. He/she
shall be responsible in coordinating the provision of
technical inputs, as well as administrative, to the PMU on
various activities of the project specifically on the
aspects of policies and institutional support specified
under the two components.
Specific responsibilities of the Policy and Institutional
Coordinator include:
A. Managing the works under the two components
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy and submit results to PM for
approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the respective components through planning, directing, and
monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work
assigned under the respective components;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Assist PM to organize 3 national seminars and 4 study
tours for relevant government officers with assistance from
I-STA and the National Policy Advisor;
7. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
B. Assisting PM in overall project management
8. Collaborate with technical staff of PMU to develop
annually and quarterly workplan, as directed by PM;
9. Inform PM of any deviation from approved plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
10. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component’s outputs;
11. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
12. Assist PM in collaborating the Project workplan and the
partners workplan;
13. Attend the meetings of the Project Steering Committee as
directed by PM;
14. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM;
15. Attend project’s annual and quarterly planning meetings
as directed by the PM.
Qualification and Experience
ß Bachelors Degree in engineering, public administration,
business management, environmental science and economics,
preferably with Masters Degree in the same or any other
relevant field;
ß At least 5 years experience in energy policy making and
planning (including environmental management) and energy
efficient technologies, particularly energy efficient
systems in industry;
ß Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc.;
ß Excellent English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
ß With good appreciation of and strong links with relevant
sectors in the energy conservation and SME industrial
sector; and
ß With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.11)
Post Title: (National) Communication and Awareness
Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with
possibility for extension up to 40 months effective starting
date of 3 January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the Communication and Awareness
Coordinator is to assist NPD and PM to effectively formulate
and implement of the Project communication strategy and
other project outputs specified under Component 2 “Energy
Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE) Communication and
Awareness Program”.
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the completion of
project activities to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan of the
project. The Communication and Awareness Coordinator report
to and take direction from the PM.
He/she shall be responsible in coordinating the provision of
technical inputs, as well as administrative, to the PMU on
various activities of the project specifically on the
aspects of information, communication and awareness
specified under the component.
Specific responsibilities of the Communication and Awareness
Coordinator include:
A. Manage the works under the component
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy under the component and
submit results to PM for approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the component through planning, directing, and monitoring
the progress of the implementation of the work assigned
under the component;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Take responsibility for the implementation of the Project
Communication Strategy;
7. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
8. Coordinate Energy Conservation Centers to organize EC&EE
Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns in selected provinces with
assistance from I-STA and the National Policy Advisor;
B. Assist PM in overall project management:
9. Assist PM in integrating the Project Communicate Strategy
and Workplan into project annual and quarterly workplan;
10. Inform the PM of any deviation from plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
11. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component’s outputs;
12. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
13. Attend project’s annual and quarterly planning meetings
as directed by the PM;
14. Assist PM in collaborating the project workplan and the
project partners workplan;
15. Attend the meetings of the Project Technical Working
Groups and Project Steering Committee as directed by PM;
16. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM.
Qualification and Experience
ß Bachelors Degree in social sciences, public
administration, communications or engineering; preferably
with Masters Degree in the same or any other relevant field;
ß At least 5 years experience in information, education and
communication programs, preferably in the energy sector;
ß Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc.;
ß Excellent English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
ß With good appreciation of and strong links with government
agencies, local government agencies, NGOs, mass
organizations, academe and professional organizations
involved in the energy sector and SME sector; and
ß With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.12)
Post Title: (National) Training and Demonstration
Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with
possibility for extension up to 40 months effective starting
date of 3 January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the Training and Demonstration Coordinator
is to assist NPD and PM to effectively deliver the project
outputs specified under the following components of the
Project:
Component 3: Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE)
Technical Capacity Development Program.
Component 6: EC&EE Demonstration Program
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the production of
component outputs to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan of the
project. He/she shall be responsible in coordinating the
provision of technical inputs, as well as administrative, to
the PMU on various activities of the project specifically on
the aspects of training and demonstration specified under
the two components. The Training and Demonstration
Coordinator report to and take direction from the PM.
Specific responsibilities of the Training and Demonstration
Coordinator include:
A. Managing the works under the two components:
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy and submit results to PM for
approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the respective components through planning, directing, and
monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work
assigned under the respective components;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
B. Assist PM in overall project management:
7. Collaborate with technical staff of PMU to develop
annually and quarterly workplan, as directed by PM;
8. Inform PM of any deviation from approved plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
9. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component’s outputs;
10. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
11. Assist PM in collaborating the project workplan and the
partners workplan;
12. Attend the meetings of the Project Steering Committee as
directed by PM;
13. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM;
14. Attend project’s annual and quarterly planning meetings
as directed by the PM.
Qualification and Experience
ß Bachelors Degree in engineering, public administration,
business management, and economics, preferably with Masters
Degree in the same or any other relevant field;
ß At least 5 years experience in conducting training courses
on EC&EE technology;
ß Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc.;
ß Excellent English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
ß With good appreciation of and strong links with the SMEs
and ECCs; and
ß With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
JOB DESCRIPTION (7.13)
Post Title: (National) Energy Efficient Support Service
and Financing Coordinator
Project Title: Vietnam: Promoting Energy Conservation in
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (PECSME)
Project ID 00045088
Duty Station: Hanoi with in-country travel
Duration of Assignment: 12 months full-time with
possibility for extension up to 40 months effective starting
date of 3 January 2006
Duties and Responsibilities
The major role of the EESP and Financing Coordinator is to
assist NPD and PM to effectively deliver the project outputs
specified under the following components of the Project:
Component 4: Energy Efficiency Service Provision (EESP)
Support Program.
Component 5: Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC&EE)
Financing Support Program
S/he is accountable to NPD and PM for the completion of
project activities to an appropriate quality, in a timescale
and budget specified in the approved workplan of the
project. He/she shall be responsible in coordinating the
provision of technical inputs, as well as administrative, to
the PMU on various activities of the project specifically on
the aspects of EESP and financing specified under the two
components. The EESP and Financing Coordinator report to and
take direction from the PM.
Specific responsibilities of the EESP and Financing
Coordinator include:
A. Managing the works under the two components
1. Facilitate the completion of the detailed TORs of
subcontractors and consultancy and submit results to PM for
approval;
2. Participate in the recruitment/procurement of the
consultants and subcontractors;
3. Take responsibilities for the progress of the work under
the respective components through planning, directing, and
monitoring the progress of the implementation of the work
assigned under the respective components;
4. Coordinate the appraisal of the deliverables submitted by
subcontractors and consultants;
5. Organize meeting to review the progress of the work of
subcontractors and consultants and produce to review
reports;
6. Prepare the periodical progress reports and submit to PM;
B. Assist PM in project strategic planning
7. Collaborate with technical staff of PMU to develop
annually and quarterly workplan, as directed by PM;
8. Inform PM of any deviation from approved plan, recommend
corrective actions to PM;
9. Identify and advise the PM of any risks or issues
associated with the component’s outputs;
10. Manage specific risks as directed by the PM;
11. Assist PM in collaborating the Project workplan and the
partners workplan;
12. Attend the meetings of the Project Technical Working
Groups and Project Steering Committee as directed by PM;
13. Monitoring the progress of the collaborative workplan
with project partners, as directed by PM;
14. Attend project’s annual and quarterly planning meetings
as directed by the PM.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in financing and business, preferably
with master’s degree in the same or any other relevant
fields;
- At least 5 years experience in the field of energy
efficiency with specialized experience in energy audits and
energy efficiency in industry;
- Proven track record in project management such as in
meeting deadlines, timely submission of acceptable
deliverables, etc.;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and
verbal;
- With satisfactory skills on the use of office software
packages such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
