Internship at GRC

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of the world wide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement assisting victims of conflict and disaster and people affected by social or health related crisis. The Red Cross Movement provides to vulnerable people assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven principles of the Red Cross Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

In Vietnam the GRC is supporting its local partner, the Vietnam Red Cross (VNRC), to implement projects in the field of Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation, Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation, Water & Sanitation and Capacity Building.

The German Red Cross Delegation in Hanoi is seeking a Vietnamese national candidate to fill the position of an Intern.

Duration: Starting 20.02.2017 for the duration of 6 months on a full-time basis.

Location: Based in Hanoi.

Duties and responsibilities

Support for

• General admin/HRwork: preparation of office move, filing documents, organizing workshops/seminars/training, HR recruitment process,  visa/ work permit application for expatriates, etc;
• Support in translation from English to Vietnamese and vice versa;
• Support the Head of Office in the absence of the Administrator;
• Performing other work related tasks upon request of Line Manager.
• Possible involvement in project activities (assessments, monitoring, reporting)

Requirements:

• Vietnamese citizen, University degree
• Good command of written and spoken English (compulsory), including translation from Vietnamese to English and vice-versa
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Commitment and inspiration to work

Personal skills and abilities

• Good interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently

Learning opportunities:

• Taking part in relevant events (internal trainings, meetings, workshops, etc.);
• Practicing more administrative/ financial skills;
• Induction to financial/ admin management system of GRC;
• Possibility to work on a career development plan;
• Exposure to many international partners of the Red Cross Movement

Subordination

You will be subordinated technically to the GRC Admin/Logistics Officer.

Application Procedure

Interested Vietnamese candidates are invited to send their applications by email in English consisting of a CV and a letter of motivation to: [email protected]. Please indicate clearly the post you would like to apply, i.e “Application for Admin Intern”

Deadline: 15 February 2017, 17:00 Hanoi time.

Please note that only applications which are submitted in English shall be considered. While German Red Cross appreciates all responses, only candidate under consideration shall be contacted and invited for an interview.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and, if a suitable candidate is found, he/she may be recruited before the deadline. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.