Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives all over the world. Save the Children (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.
1. Vacancy: Human Resource (HR) Intern/Receptionist [1]
Based in Hanoi
They are looking for a Vietnamese national for the position of HR Intern/ Receptionist to join operation team. The successful candidate will be based in Hanoi.
Main Responsibilities:
The HR Intern/Receptionist is responsible for supporting HR officer in HR routine works and issues. She also be main responsible for reception of the Hanoi office. HR Intern/Receptionist will work closely with other operation team members to make sure operation functions of Hanoi Office go smoothly and efficiently.
Key Competencies:
Essential:
• University degree in public administration or relevant field
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and to deal with a variety of highly confidential and sensitive issues with discretion
• Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Good prioritization skill and ability to coordinate a variety of work activities
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills
• Proven commitment to children rights and equality of opportunity
• Good computer and IT skills.
Desirable: Knowledge of Vietnam development issues and NGO networks
Contract Duration: 01 June – 31 December 2012
2. Vacancy: Project Intern for Child Protection Programme [2]
Based in Hanoi
They are looking for a Vietnamese national for the position of Project Intern to join Child Protection team. The successful candidate will be based in Hanoi with frequent travels to project sites.
Main Responsibilities :
The Project Intern is responsible for supporting the project activities of Child Protection Programme on preparing project documents and doing logistic works.
Key Competencies:
• University degree and equivalent degree in social sciences
• Willing to learn and work in a dynamic atmosphere
• Enthusiastic with NGOs’ work in Vietnam
• Capacity to work effectively in a team and as an active team member
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Good liaison and negotiation skills
• Good computer skills in Word, Excel
Contractual conditions:
- Starting date: 01 June 2012
- Contract duration: 6 months contract with possible extension.
Please send CV and application letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: HR section, Save the Children - E3, Ngoai Giao Doan Trung Tu, 6 Dang Van Ngu - Dong Da, Hanoi or by Email: [email protected] [3]
The SC’s full job description is available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy [4]
The closing date for application is 5pm on the21st May 2012. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. They welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.