Energy Advisor

The Danish Energy Agency and the Danish Embassy in Hanoi are seeking a Long-Term Energy Advisor to be stationed in Hanoi, at Vietnams Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Put your technical skills and expertise in energy efficiency to work for a greater purpose.

Join our team of energy experts and play a pivotal role in shaping Vietnams future energy landscape.

Your experience will be instrumental in supporting the energy ministry in Vietnam in developing an enabling environment for energy efficiency uptake in the industrial sector.

About the Job

For several years, Denmark has assisted Vietnam in developing capacity in the field of energy efficiency in the industrial sector, using Danish schemes and approaches to promote energy efficiency as the first fuel, at central and provincial level in a close collaboration with the Government and other stakeholders.

As Long-term Energy Advisor, you will provide technical advice and capacity building to partner organisations in order to contribute to a fruitful and trust-based cooperation between the partners and the Danish Energy Agency, which is responsible for the implementation and administration of the government-to-government programme in Vietnam.

In addition to technical inputs specifically on energy efficiency in the industrial sector, the long-term advisors responsibility is to ensure that the programme is well rooted in the partner institutions.

We are seeking a profile with solid experience within climate and energy regulation. You will join our Denmark-Vietnam Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP) and will be working from the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Hanoi.

We offer:

• Unique Opportunity: A unique and strategical important position within Vietnams Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), central to the development of future energy efficiency policy.
• Diverse Responsibilities: A wide range of tasks, including development of policy advise, technical assistance and capacity development, project management and coordination with local and international partners.
• Professional Development: Build and establish a personal network with development partners, civil society organisations and private sector in Vietnam and Denmark.
• Global Impact: Contribute to a sustainable and green energy transition in Vietnam.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with:

• Advanced Education: A master level degree or corresponding qualifications in energy/environmental management, economics, political science, engineering and/or subjects relevant to renewable energy.
• Strong understanding of policy development: Solid knowledge and experience from working with energy and climate policy development in Danish/international context, renewable energy regulation and political processes in the energy sector.
• Management skills: Experience from delivery of technical assistance, programme management, exchange visits and technical secondments.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Experience in the Danish Energy Sector: At least 5-10 years of experience working in the Danish energy sector is a requirement. Experience working with Vietnam is considered an advantage.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, at 12:00 CEST.

For more information, please visit: Terms of Reference and Staff Regulations

Join us in making a positive impact on Vietnams energy future!