Are subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector required to have undergraduate degrees in Vietnam?

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Question date: 21/03/2023

Question: According to regulations, are subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector required to have undergraduate degrees in Vietnam?

    • Are subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector required to have undergraduate degrees in Vietnam?

      In Clause 1, Article 7 of Circular 15/2021/TT-BTNMT, there are regulations on eligibility standards of subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector as follows:

      1. Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam who fully meet the following standards may be engaged as subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector:

      a) Are in good health condition and have good morals;

      b) Hold at least an undergraduate degree and have practiced their majors appropriate for the area of expertise for a full period of 05 years or more from the date of appointment to the rank of civil servant or public employee.

      Thus, according to the above regulations in Vietnam, subject-matter experts in the natural resources and environment sector must have at least an undergraduate degree.

      However, in Clause 2, Article 7 of Circular 15/2021/TT-BTNMT, it is stated that:

      2. Candidates who do not have a university degree but have in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the area of expertise may be selected to act as a subject-matter expert in the natural resources and environment sector.

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