Application deadline: 7th March, 2011
Are you a motivated Vietnamese person who loves wildlife and wants to help protect and restore Vietnam’s biodiversity? Do you feel that new creative approaches to conservation are desperately
needed? If so then we want you to join their team!
WCS has built a team of like?minded dedicated Vietnamese and international people who are committed to wildlife conservation. They are developing pioneering and innovative solutions to the massive challenge of fighting illegal hunting and wildlife trade in Vietnam and we need more people! If you think you have what it takes – keep reading...
Job title: Intern (2 positions: 1 for Communication and 1 for Program)
Start date: 1st April, 2011
Main duty station: Hanoi
Organization background:
The trade in wildlife products in Asia in the form of meat, pets, trophies, and medicine is escalating at an alarming rate. This unprecedented boom is due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss; road?
building that links forests to markets; a growing human population; growing urban wealth; and commercial trade across the region that is increasingly well organized, though often illegal.
WCS is addressing this issue through scientific assessments and working closely with partners in applying practical solutions on the ground. Through in?depth knowledge and sensitivity to complex
issues, we propose solutions that address the symptoms and underlying causes of the intense increase in hunting and wildlife trade while also supporting the livelihoods of rural communities.
Main responsibilities of the required post:
For communication intern:
- Take part in production and dissemination of communications materials, development of creative communication campaigns to help meet WCS Vietnam Program objectives
- Assist in organising WCS Vietnam events including donor visits, study tours, regional meetings, and internal staff events
- Provide support in managing systems of communications material (e.g. photographs, publications)
- Provide support in managing online media mining to create daily reports
- Provide support to translation, editing and review WCS document in English and Vietnamese
- Assist in logistical and administration for program activities (meeting, workshop, training...)
For program intern:
- Assist in the development of online and offline training materials and enforcement support resources for law enforcement officers.
- Provide support to translation, editing and review WCS document in English and Vietnamese
- Assist in logistical and administration for program activities (meeting, workshop, training...)
- Support the admin team for admin work and other office work as required.
Desired qualifications:
This position is for a Vietnamese student who have just graduated or going to graduate with:
- Good English and Vietnamese language skills
- Good communication skills
- Good computer skills
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact details for two references to:
Miss Nguyen Thi Thu My – Administration Officer
Wildlife Conservation Society? Vietnam Program
1302, Thanh Cong tower, 57 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Tel/Fax: +84 (0) 4 3514 9750/16? Ext 11
Email: [email protected] [1]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
