Admin Intern, Building a Multidimensional Biodiversity Index (MBI)

Location: Ha Noi 

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and Finance to Advocacy and Conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Admin Intern, Building a Multidimensional Biodiversity Index (MBI), based in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

Major Functions:

This role requires an energetic, dedicated and detail-oriented person who can manage multiple tasks. This individual is a team-player, willingness to learn and ready for support multi positions.

Interns will work under the supervision of the Technical Manager of the Vietnam MBI pilot to fulfill the following tasks:

• Support management and administrative related tasks under the MBI project (including the logistics and organization of online and in-person meetings/workshops/events with project partners, reception of participants at workshops and project related events, preparation of agenda meetings, minute taking and other tasks as required);
• Support the Technical Manager for the MBI on data collection, data management and data analyses for the project, stakeholder engagement and liaison with data holders and project partners;
• Assist in the preparation of budget estimation for meetings, receiving and general screening invoices, receipts and the supporting documents of payments regarding project activities;
• Assist in travel arrangement for project’s project staff, consultants and stakeholders (including permits for fieldwork);
• Undertake duty travel to project sites if needed
• Assist in communication activities related to the project (including social-media outlets in collaboration with the WWF Communication team, project briefings and so on);
• Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to the needs of Wildlife Practice team (if time allows and the line manager approves).

Requirements:

• Active enrollment or recent completion of an advanced university programme in biology, geography, anthropology, social sciences, computer science or related fields (preferably at the MSc level) with specialized knowledge in the field of biodiversity conservation, environmental management, and sustainable development.
• Interest on data analyses and willingness to learn independently and take initiative;
• Experience with analytical and mapping tools such as QGIS, ArcMap, and R are highly desirable;
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel;
• Adherence to WWF’s values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in ways of working: strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly, and innovate fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to apply:

• The detailed JD is attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Full name - CV/CL”.
• For external candidates, please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: MBI Intern – Full name.

The deadline is May 19th, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”