Bear Program Officer

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, visit our website:
English language: www.envietnam.org
Vietnamese language: www.thiennhien.org

Description of position

ENV is looking for an excellent candidate with a combination of experience and skills critical thinking, and an attention for detail that will strengthen our efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade on the frontlines of wildlife protection.

The Bear Program Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing ENV’s public awareness campaigns related to bear in close cooperation with other ENV programs. The officer reports to the Communication and Public Awareness Manager

If you are looking for a challenge, and think you have the skills and character to meet our needs, apply now to join our elite team of professionals at ENV. We can make a difference!

Main Responsibilities

- Design and develop activities for all bear campaigns
- Organize meetings, surveys, and other public events for all bear related issues
- Coordinate campaign development and activities closely with all relevant departments within ENV related to bear
- Communicate regularly with the direct manager and the ENV management team on developing ideas, progress, results, and obstacles relating to your work.
- Produce reports on activities conducted
- Complete other duties and assignments as specified by ENV managers

Qualifications

- Vietnamese citizen
- College degree required
- Critical thinking and taking initiative skills required
- Excellent survey and investigation skills
- Excellent management & communications skills
- Strong Vietnamese writing skills
- Good verbal and written English
- Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Internet
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and pay close attention to details
- Good knowledge of commonly traded wildlife identification is a plus

Terms and Benefits

- Long-term contract will be provided following evaluation period
- Competitive salary based on skills, experience and performance
- Opportunity to learn new skills and knowledge
- Mixed English-speaking environment
- Opportunity to work closely with international and national experts
- Friendly and creative working environment, competitive benefits

Applications

Interested candidates are invited to send their application and cover letter to the following address before Sep 28, 2012 by email or by correspondence.

The candidate MUST download ENV application form from the link below:
http://thiennhien.org/userfiles/file/doc/ENV_Application_Form_Feb_22_201...
Nhan Thi Hien
Office Manager
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
No. 5, Lane 192, Thai Thinh street, Hanoi (next to Thai Thinh petrol station)
Phone: (04) 3514-8850
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