Current vacancies
UN jobs in Viet Nam 🇻🇳
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Viet Nam. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 4
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Fisheries Expert
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇻🇳 Viet Nam
The Fisheries Expert will support the formulation of the GEF-8 project document for sustainable fisheries development in Viet Nam. Reporting to the Assistant FAO Representative, the incumbent will collate sector information, review policies, and design interventions aligned with Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management. Responsibilities include drafting project baselines, results frameworks, and monitoring plans, as well as facilitating stakeholder consultations and field visits. The role requires technical expertise in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and biodiversity conservation to safeguard marine ecosystems and reverse coastal biodiversity loss. The candidate must possess advanced degrees and significant professional experience in the sector, with strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills. Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required, along with residency or nationality in Viet Nam. The position is a short-term contract focused on project preparation and strategic alignment with FAO’s climate and environmental priorities.
Closes 7/21/2026National Gender, Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇻🇳 Viet Nam
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a National Gender, Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist based in Hanoi, Viet Nam, to support the formulation and implementation of Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects. The role focuses on integrating gender, environmental, and social safeguards into project design and execution, covering ongoing and pipeline initiatives related to landscape management, water security, biodiversity, and sustainable fisheries. Key responsibilities include developing Environmental and Social Assessments (ESA), Management Frameworks (ESMF/ESMP), Gender Action Plans (GAP), and Stakeholder Engagement Plans. The specialist will monitor safeguard implementation, update risk management plans, and ensure alignment with FAO Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). The position also involves conducting gender and ethnic minority analyses, building institutional capacity for safeguard management, and estimating budgets for safeguard activities. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in Sociology, Anthropology, or Environmental Management, along with at least five years of professional experience in environmental and social safeguarding. Proficiency in English and Vietnamese is required, as is nationality or residency in Viet Nam with a valid work permit. This is a short-term assignment under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) for 50 days.
Closes 7/21/2026Ecosystem/Biodiversity Expert
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇻🇳 Viet Nam
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking an Ecosystem/Biodiversity Expert for a short-term assignment in Hanoi, Viet Nam, under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA). The role supports the formulation of a GEF-8 project aimed at safeguarding marine ecosystems and reversing coastal biodiversity loss through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices. The incumbent will assist the GEF Design Expert in developing the Project Document, assessing environmental impacts, and integrating biodiversity safeguards into spatial planning and protected area management. Key responsibilities include reviewing intervention risks, developing screening criteria, collating baseline data on ecosystems and policies, and drafting project documentation in both English and Vietnamese. The expert will also support the development of monitoring indicators and ensure alignment with GEF focal areas such as biodiversity, land degradation, and climate change. This position requires strong technical expertise in biodiversity and fisheries, experience with international donor projects, and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams in Viet Nam.
Closes 7/21/2026National Consultant – Development of the National Procedure for Medical Practice Competency Assessment Toolkits, Viet Nam
World Health Organization · 🇻🇳 Viet Nam
The World Health Organization is seeking a National Consultant in Viet Nam to provide high-level technical support for establishing a standardized, nationally credible system for medical practice competency assessment. The role involves developing a robust procedure and four priority assessment toolkits (General Medicine, Dentistry, Traditional Medicine, and Preventive Medicine) aligned with the National Medical Council's mandate and international good practices. Key responsibilities include conducting document analysis of Vietnamese legal texts, performing international benchmark reviews, drafting the assessment procedure, coordinating stakeholder consultations, and facilitating training workshops for test writing. The consultant will also produce progress reports, risk analyses, and final submission packages. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in a health-related field and at least ten years of professional experience in healthcare or health administration, specifically in drafting administrative documents, guidelines, or regulations. Strong knowledge of the Vietnamese healthcare system, regulatory frameworks, and the National Medical Council is essential. The consultant must demonstrate proficiency in drafting, stakeholder engagement, and office software, with fluent Vietnamese and working proficiency in English required. This is a short-term consultancy of 60 working days, with no travel expected.
Closes 7/23/2026
Top organisations
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations3
- World Health Organization1
Top countries
- Viet Nam4
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