National Consultant (Project Liason Officer)

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - UNESCO

Consultant Closes 20 Apr 2026 8 days left

Overview

Provide day-to-day support to the Project National Project Management Unit and Project Executing Partners, ensuring strong coordination and effective communication among governmental agencies in Viet Nam and with Project Executing Partners.


Key Responsibilities
  • Liaison to and with the NPMU, the Project Steering Committee, project teams of the Executing Partners, provincial authorities, and other agencies engaged in the Project
  • Assist the NPMU in fulfilling administrative responsibilities related to the Project, including drafting correspondence, briefings, meeting minutes; project data and report filling, fulfilling reporting requirements
  • Support NPMU and Executing Partners in facilitating, arranging technical discussions, tracking and following up on pending deliverables, and implementing logistic and administrative tasks related to project activities
  • Ensure and maintain close and effective coordination, smooth administrative process, and effective communication among governmental agencies in Vietnam related to the Project, between governmental agencies in Vietnam and Executing Partners
Required Experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in supporting the implementation and management of water resources projects
  • Strong knowledge, qualifications, and practical experience in hydrogeology, groundwater management, and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
  • In-depth knowledge of policies and institutional frameworks in the water sector
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting and developing legal documents, including circulars and decrees related to water resources management
  • Experience in collaborating closely with various stakeholders, including relevant ministries, local agencies, private sector in water resources management
  • Sound understandings and experiences of the administrative procedure at central and provincial level for the water resources /ODA funded project implementation
  • Very good command of MS Office
  • Very good organizational skills, self-management, and teamwork
  • Very good coordination and communication skills
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (University - level) in water resources management, with a strong focus on water resources, groundwater management or other relevant areas.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
11 months
Work Modality
The Project Liaison Officer will share his/her working time between the NPMU office and UNESCO office in Hanoi as agreed between the NPMU and UNESCO.
Remuneration
Not specified
Apply

Similar Opportunities

INGO.WORK: