SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a non-profit, international development organization founded 58 years ago, and now operating in 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors use their expertise in three sectors – Agriculture, Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – as well as the cross-cutting topics of gender, climate change and youth employment to contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today. We work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 40 national and international staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 41 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.

The Shifting Investment Flows Towards Green Transformation (SHIFT), funded by IKI, under the Energy Sector is a joint project that aims to support the deployment of green and climate friendly technologies and practices for SMEs in Viet Nam. The project will further scale RE/EE innovations by improving know-how and capacity building sector main actors in the sector.

The outcome of the project will be green policy and investment frameworks enhancing climate action in Vietnam, especially in the energy sector. It addresses both supply and demand aspects of green investment. SNV’s work package involves the establishment and management of a Green Innovation Challenge Fund (GICF) to support the innovative application of Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) technologies in SMEs.

For this work package, SNV is looking for a National Senior Energy Advisor to provide professional insights throughout the implementation of the project and support project team on exploring the new funding opportunities to secure the energy activities during this transition.

Under the leadership of the Project Manager, the Senior Energy Advisor will provide the following roles and support to entire implementation of the project.

• Conduct sectors mapping and assessment for the potential sectors for the GICF;
• Lead the proposals selection and assessment for the GICF;
• Identify the GHGs reduction opportunities of the technologies;
• Provide technical advice for SMEs during the implementation of the pilots;
• Monitoring the progress of the pilots within GICF, connecting with other Work packages or other organisations if possible and required;
• Identify and support the scaling of successful pilots;
• Provide insights and support other business development opportunities in the RE/EE/Energy transition for SNV

• University degree in energy engineering, climate change mitigation, green transition and relevant subject; Master degree is preferred
• At least 06 years of working in RE/EE sector, green transition and RE/EE technologies R&D implementation, especially in SMEs
• Experience in working in/with SMEs in Vietnam, including coaching in RE/EE solutions
• Good network with
  • Industry/SMEs
  • Education institutions
  • Finance institutions
• Takes initiative and creative in solving problems.
• Ability to multi-task and to work both independently and with a team.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills (English and Vietnamese).
• Good computer skills in MS-applications (Word, Excel, Internet, Email).
• Willing to travel to other provinces.

Application Deadline: August 25, 2023
Contract Duration: initial 01 year then Project-based long-term contract

Duty Stations: Hanoi, Vietnam
Desired Start Date: October 2023

How to apply?

Join our team by applying today! If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications. At SNV, we value your privacy, and rest assured that all your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Working at SNV:

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