Office Intern

Position: Vietnam Turtle Program Office Intern
Affiliation: Asian Turtle Program – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Duty station: Base in Hanoi
Application deadline: 10th June 2013
Start date: 15th June 2013

Background:

The Asian Turtle Program was established in 1998 and incorporated into the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo/Cleveland Zoological Society’s Asia regional program in 2003. 

The aim of ATP is to establish a safe and sustainable future for Asian turtles, and to ensure that no further turtle species become extinct in the region. We implement strategic interventions that directly contribute to the conservation of Asian turtles, helping to ensure efficient use of limited resources, as well as developing capacity, strengthening leadership, and ultimately effecting positive attitudinal and behavioral change within society.

Scope of work:

The Office intern is to support ATP activities in the Hanoi office.  This individual needs to be enthusiastic and hardworking in their responsibilities assisting the office manager. Tasks will include updating databases, translation and administrative works. The Office intern is required to report to the office manager and Program Coordinators.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide support to ATP communications
• Data and file management (including soft/hard filing system, data input/collection for the library, contact database, photographs)
• Provide support to administrative work including translation, editing and review English and Vietnamese documents including editing the weekly news bulletin.
• Support officers in organising interview notes, field records…
• Admin and logistical support to project activities
• Provide daily support to other office work as required by ATP’ staff.

Required qualifications:

• Graduates with University degree in a related field
• High level of English competency
• Competent in computers (words, excel, PowerPoint, Email…)
• Internet news searching skill

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working with conservation or NGO
• Experience with Access database software
• Experience with ArcGIS and GPS data

Contract Duration: the contract will be for one-year with the possibility of continued extension with a competitive salary package and benefits.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter, CV, and supporting documents to: 

Ms. Bui Thi An – Office Manager
Asian Turtle Program
Email: [email protected]

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.