Culture Exchange and Volunteering Program Coordinator

Volunteers for Peace was established in 1982 in  America  as non- govermental organisation focused on culture exchange and volunteering program. Volunteers for Peace – Vietnam (VPV) has been working in Vietnam since 2005. Our mission is to provide volunteering opportunities for people from different culture  as a non-formal education way to experience a new culture.

Positions available
VPV is currently looking for the position of Culture and Volunteering Program Coordinator for Saigon area.

VPV has projects for  international volunteers who is working in different orphanages, center for disabled children or community class for poor students or NGOs in Saigon.

Scope of work
- Arranging the logistic issue for volunteer in program: airport pick-up, transportation guide for working in Saigon, daily issues support
- Impelementing project for volunteer:  project orientation, culture and langue guide, supporting volunteers at project,  communicating well with volunteers and local people to avoid culture misunderstanding
- Managing database of volunteers
- Working together with Vietnamese  volunteers in different project
- Participating in buidling new volunteers and culture exchange program in Saigon or the South.
- Other task as assigned by VPV management team

Requirements
- University degree
- Language skills: Strong verbal & written English, and strong written Vietnamese.
-  Good communication and presentation skills
- Good management and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and pay attention to details.
- Qualities: dynamic, results-oriented.
- IT skills: Word, Excel, Access, internet, etc
- Working experience on NGOs fieds is advance
- Priority given to candidates with strong volunteer experience along with active participation in social organizations and extracurricular activities.

Benefits and Terms
- Training will be provided (opportunity to learn new skills)
- Interculture and mixed English-speaking work environment
- Challenging job in a dynamic and supportive team
- Full benefits and contract provided following probation period
- Saigon-based position (some travel may be required)
- Competitive salary
- Interntional training and seminar opportunities for longterm contract

HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates are invited to apply for the vacancy not later than Sep 30, 2012 to  VPV Office .

Application package: Degrees, Cover letter and your own CV with photo

Address to receive application:
No 63, street 23, Tan Qui ward, Distrist 7, Ho Chi Minh city (about 1km from Lotter Mart on Nguyen Huu Tho street).
Time and staff in charge on receiving application
Every Thursday, between 2-5PM.
Staff in contact: Ms Trang, Administrator.

Note:
* Your applications will be treated on “First come, first serve” basis.
* Only short-listed candidates will be notified for written test & interview