Career in VGBC

Company’s general information:

VGBC is the national sustainable building advocacy organization under the umbrella of the World Green Building Council (WGBC). Founded in 2007, the VGBC’s goal is to catalyze the transformation of the property sector to meet the challenges of climate change, environmental resource impacts, and human health in buildings. The VGBC has worked to promote sustainability through its LOTUS – the local brand green building certifications, market stakeholder education, and collaboration with key public and private sector partners. At both the building and urban planning level, the council’s WGBC directed focus areas include carbon neutrality, resilience, circularity health, water, green finance, and equity. To date, the VGBC has accredited 285 LOTUS professionals, hosted over 200 corporate members, certified 58 LOTUS green buildings, and trained thousands of market stakeholders.

1. Technical Assistant

Job description:

As a Technical Intern at VGBC, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in the sustainable construction industry. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will have exposure to various aspects of valuable research, data and ideas regarding green products, green building certification systems, etc, and contributing to sustainability development.

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Architecture, Urban planning, Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science or related fields.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
  • Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
  • Interest in sustainability and global issues such as carbon neutrality or decarbonization
  • Proficiency in Google Scholar, Google Search, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and ability to learn new software tools quickly.

Preferable skills:

  • Prior internship or relevant coursework in technical data support as well as in environmental NGO
  • Having knowledge about or interest in Vietnam sustainability development
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How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit most updated curriculum vitae (CV) with a letter of interest as well as copies of relevant certificates/degrees through email: [email protected]
Application deadline: May 28, 2024