Volunteer Network Coordinator

About Education for Nature-Vietnam

Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) was established in 2000 as Vietnam’s first non-governmental organization focused on conservation of nature and the environment. Our mission is to foster greater understanding amongst the Vietnamese public about environmental issues of local, national and global significance, ranging from protection of wildlife and natural ecosystems to climate change. We employ creative and innovative strategies to influence attitudes and behavior, not only highlighting the need to protect Vietnam’s rich natural heritage and the living world around us, but also encouraging greater public participation in achieving this important and challenging task.

For more details about what we do, please visit:

Website: www.envietnam.org (EN); www.thiennhien.org (VN)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EducationforNatureVietnam (EN); http://www.facebook.com/ENVvolunteers (VN)

Positions available

Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV) is currently hiring for the position of Volunteer Network Coordinator - based in Hanoi

Volunteer Network Coordinator

ENV has a network of more than 4000 volunteers who together with us take action to stop wildlife crime all over 32 provinces in Vietnam. The main work of volunteers is to report new wildlife crimes to ENV and help ENV monitor establishments that violated wildlife laws. The Volunteer Network Coordinator is a person who manages the volunteer network to work effectively and to be able to make a change in society. This is an important and challenging position so we are looking for a highly passionate and enthusiastic young person to join our dynamic team.

Basic duties

  • Manage volunteers in all regions of Vietnam: control volunteer database, keep close communication with volunteers and work closely with ENV Wildlife Crime Unit to update volunteers’ information and find ways to motivate volunteers.
  • Implement recruitment and training for volunteers across Vietnam where and when necessary
  • Coordinate volunteers to participate in activities: ensure the highest possible engagement and effectiveness of our volunteer network.
  • Create and implement frequently new suitable activities for volunteer network: ensure volunteers always have the chance to contribute to the wildlife protection work.
  • Update news for volunteer network on Facebook and Google group: write news about volunteers’ activities, noticeable wildlife news, etc.
  • Other tasks as assigned by the ENV Management Team.

Requirements

  • Vietnamese citizen with University degree
  • Fresh graduates from language universities, with social work background are preferred
  • 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 and “think out of the box” person.
  • IT skills: Word, Excel, Access, internet, etc.
  • Priority given to candidates with strong volunteer experience along with active
  • participation in social organizations and extracurricular activities.

Benefits and Terms

  • Mixed English-speaking work environment
  • Challenging job in a dynamic and supportive team
  • Full benefits and long term contract provided
  • Hanoi-based position but involved some travel to provinces
  • Salary based on performance

HOW TO APPLY?

Application package: Application form (ENV template), Cover letter and your own CV with photo (recommended)

ENV application form can be found at:
http://envietnam.org/library/Others/ENV_application_form_Feb_22_2012.doc

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the vacancy not later than Jan 31, 2014 by email or correspondence.

Please send your applications to emails: [email protected] and [email protected]

For further information, please contact:

Ninh Thi Phuong Thao (Ms)
National Wildlife Protection Network Coordinator
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
Room 1701, Building 17T5, Hoang Dao Thuy street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi
Tel: 04 6281 5424 (ext: 201)
Email: [email protected]

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

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
ENV
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2014-01-31