JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is looking for a qualified Vietnamese intern to join our Country Program.
Job Title: Disaster Risk Reduction Intern (DRR Intern)
Location: Hanoi
Duration: 06 months (Feb 2021 – July 2021)
Reports To: Disaster Risk Reduction Program Manager
CRS Background
CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS has been operating in Vietnam since 1994. In partnership with Government, Civil Society and Communities, CRS implements programs in 9 provinces/cities in Vietnam. The Vietnam Program has a diverse funding base in the sectors of Emergency, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation; Disabilities; Mine Risk Education and Landmine Survivors’ Assistance.
Specific Job Responsibility:
- Support project team in maintaining and updating the project database including beneficiary tracking record
- Support project team in organizing trainings, workshops and events under the supervision of CRS staff
- Participate in surveys/assessment/evaluation and interviews if required
- Translate documents from Vietnamese to English and vice versa
- Provide interpretation for non-Vietnamese CRS staff and international consultant at informal meetings and events
- Edit and organize English and Vietnamese documents under the supervision of CRS staff
- Support project team in finance advance and liquidation requests
- Other: other tasks as necessary, program activities/projects as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications and Personal Skills:
- University degree in foreign language, social sciences, or related discipline
- Knowledge in the field of programs, issues and policies related to DRR/CC and Emergency Response in Vietnam is preferred.
- Good organizational and computer skills (Word, Excel, Power-point, E-mail and Internet - required).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Vietnamese required.
- Able to travel to program/project areas when required.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Application requirements
Individuals interested in this job are invited to submit your applications via email to Catholic Relief Services at: [email protected];
Applications in English should include:
- Curriculum Vitae with name and contact information of three references
- Application Letter
- Copies of degrees, certificates
By applying to this job, the applicant understands and acknowledges that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, the applicant understands that if s/he is a successful candidate, s/he will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and their personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate their behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
Deadline for submission: 31st Jan 2020
CRS is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or HIV/AIDs.