Tuyển dụng International Cooperation & Program Officer tại Hồ Chí Minh

Background:

Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) is a public institution of the Republic of Korea dedicated to environmental improvement, resource circulation, pollution prevention, and climate response.

K-eco is establishing its Vietnam Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen communication and cooperation with Vietnamese authorities and stakeholders, support headquarters-led activities, and enhance local coordination in the environmental sector.

The Vietnam Representative Office will support liaison, communication, policy and market research, information collection, reporting, and coordination related to environmental cooperation between Korea and Vietnam. It will also support K-eco headquarters-led international cooperation activities, including greenhouse gas reduction projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and monitoring of climate and environment-related procurement projects financed by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in Vietnam.

Short Job Summary:

The International Cooperation & Program Officer (1 position) will support the operation of the Vietnam Representative Office of Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) in Ho Chi Minh City. The position will provide liaison, coordination, research, and reporting support related to K-eco's environmental cooperation activities in Vietnam, including support for greenhouse gas reduction projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and monitoring of MDB-financed climate and environment procurement projects, while also assisting with necessary office administration.

Objective of the Position:

The International Cooperation & Program Officer will support the operation of the Vietnam Representative Office and assist with environmental cooperation activities in Vietnam. The Officer will contribute mainly to liaison, coordination, research, reporting, and communication related to K-eco's cooperation initiatives, while also providing necessary administrative support for office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Liaison, Coordination, and External Relations

- Support communication and working-level coordination with Vietnamese government agencies, public institutions, local partners, development partners, business associations, and other relevant stakeholders in Vietnam.

- Support the arrangement and follow-up of meetings, consultations, seminars, workshops, external events, and other stakeholder engagement activities hosted or attended by K-eco.

- Prepare or assist in preparing briefing materials, meeting materials, external communication materials, and related correspondence for liaison and coordination purposes.

- Provide Vietnamese-English translation or interpretation support for routine communication, meetings, and coordination, when necessary.

B. Research and Information Collection

- Conduct desk research and collect information on Vietnam's environmental policies, legal and institutional developments, sectoral trends, and policy developments related to waste management, circular economy, climate change, greenhouse gas reduction, MRV, and carbon markets.

- Collect, organize, and analyze information on potential areas for international cooperation project development and implementation — including ODA, greenhouse gas reduction projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and MDB-financed projects — as well as institutional cooperation needs, project-related developments, implementation issues, and other practical matters needed for headquarters' review, planning, decision-making, and reporting.

- Prepare updates, briefing notes, and summary reports for K-eco headquarters on relevant policy, market, and stakeholder developments.

C. Administrative and Office Support

- Support the daily administrative operation of the Vietnam Representative Office.

- Assist with office administration, filing, document management, scheduling, and meeting arrangements.

- Support lease-related, procurement-related, and office asset-related administrative procedures in coordination with the office and headquarters.

- Assist with logistical arrangements for missions, meetings, events, and visiting delegations.

- Prepare draft correspondence, meeting notes, reports, and presentation materials in English and/or Vietnamese as required.

Yêu cầu công việc

- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as environmental engineering, environmental policy, climate change, international development, public administration, business administration, economics, or other related disciplines.

- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Environmental policy or project support,

+ Climate change or greenhouse gas reduction,

+ International cooperation project development and implementation (e.g., ODA, greenhouse gas reduction projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, MDB-financed projects),

+ International cooperation,

+ Public-sector or institutional coordination,

+ Project administration or office management.

- Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

- Good drafting and reporting skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Good interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.

- Ability to work in a structured and responsible manner in coordination with local stakeholders and K-eco headquarters.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in international cooperation project development and implementation, such as ODA, greenhouse gas reduction projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, or MDB-financed projects, as well as carbon market or MRV-related work.

- Experience working with government agencies, public institutions, international organizations, consulting firms, or engineering firms — particularly prior work experience in Vietnam that provides an existing communication channel and working relationships with local government authorities and institutions.

- Knowledge of Vietnam's environmental policy and administrative system.

- Experience in organizing meetings, workshops, or stakeholder consultations.

- Ability to communicate in Korean is an asset, but not mandatory.

Contract Period:

- Initial contract period: 12 months (definite-term labor contract)

- The first 60 days of this 12-month contract constitute the probation period, embedded as a probation clause within the same labor contract (i.e., no separate probation-only contract is issued). During this 60-day probation period, either party may terminate the employment relationship in accordance with applicable Vietnamese labor regulations, and probation-period salary will be paid as stipulated in the employment contract.

Working Conditions:

- Working hours: 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday

- Duty station: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

- Monthly salary: 20,000,000 – 22,000,000 VND (gross), depending on the candidate's relevant qualifications and experience; the maximum of 22,000,000 VND applies to candidates who fully meet the required and preferred qualifications, while candidates with more limited relevant experience may start at 20,000,000 VND. This range is fixed under K-eco's institutional pay scale for this position and is not subject to further negotiation beyond it. Salary is subject to standard statutory deductions under Vietnamese labor law.

- During probation, salary will be paid in accordance with the employment contract and applicable labor regulations

- Other benefits and working conditions will be governed by the employment contract and applicable Vietnamese labor laws

Quyền lợi

• Khác: Other benefits and working conditions will be governed by the employment contract and applicable Vietnamese labor laws