Education Programme Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

At the World Society for the Protection of Animals, we have worked to expose animal cruelty and prevent animal suffering for more than 30 years. Working with individuals, organisations and governments across the globe, our campaigns range from ending the mass suffering of industrially farmed animals to protecting animals in disasters. Consultative status with the United Nations means we have a unique international platform to prove that the lives of animals are inextricably linked to our own, and now more than ever is the time to stop their suffering.

We are currently seeking for a Vietnamese national to fill the Education Programme Intern position.

Job Title:  Education Programme Intern Vietnam

Contract Period:  Mid April 2014 – December 2014

Work Location: WSPA Vietnam Office – Hanoi Vietnam

Line Manager: Education Programme Officer– Vietnam

Main Purpose of Job

• To support the Education Programme Officer (primary responsibility).
• To support activities of other programmes in Vietnam as appropriate.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take notes at  workshops and meetings
• Translate correspondences, programme documents and reports from Vietnamese to English and vice versa;
• Provide interpretation services;
• Provide logistic arrangements for events (meetings, workshops, and trainings);
• Attend and write meeting minutes (if required);
• Maintain stocks of printed resources and assist in production of new resources;
• Assist Education Officer and Education Manager in any other relevant tasks if required.

REQUIREMENTS

• University graduate in foreign language, social science, teacher training or related discipline
• Very good spoken and written English
• Good computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a small team
• Interest in animal welfare and motivation to learn about animal welfare education
• Able to start immediately

Interested individuals can submit their application letter and resume in English to [email protected]. Only applicants who can start immediately are encouraged to apply.

The closing date is March 15th 2014, however applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.