Vietnam Stray Animal Care Programmes Officer

VIETNAM STRAY ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMMES OFFICER (m/f/d)

Full-time / based on an employment contract / Hanoi/Hoi An/Da Nang, Vietnam,

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.  

Your contribution will be

• Facilitating in-country partnerships with local charities, businesses, and other stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve canine and feline welfare
• Arranging local events and meetings as required
• Supporting the Cats Matter Too SAC program activities in Da Nang and Hoi An when needed
• Coordinating and facilitating dog and cat meat trade investigations in Vietnam as part of the FOUR PAWS Ending the Dog and Cat Meat Trade campaign
• Facilitating on-the-ground rescues, slaughterhouse closures and confiscations/rescues of dogs and cats from DCMT
• Supporting with planning international transport logistics of rescued cats and dogs
• Coordinating in-country DCMT coalition activities, main contact for Cats Matter Too Coalition
• Coordinating local project activities based on MoUs with various government agencies. 
• Organizing and producing photo/video content and comms / FR stories when required (with SAC SEA Content Manager)
• Producing content, when needed, to promote the Vietnam SAC programme within Four Paws
• Supporting logistics and planning of press activities when required
• Identifying opportunities to promote the SAC programme in Vietnam
• Preparing and submitting regular programme status reports
• Supporting the SAC / DCMT department in other duties as assigned

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Relevant years of experience working on fieldwork projects in Southeast Asia, particularly with logistics and planning responsibilities
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential
• Good project management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Experience and/or knowledge of coordination with government stakeholders, NGOs and different social groups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of social media copy writing and management
• Excellent skills in standard Microsoft Office Applications
• Willingness to travel and to work as part of an international team
• Great affinity to animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• Work as part of an international team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• Receive training and career development
• Travel internationally when required

FOUR PAWS works towards a world filled with respect, empathy and understanding for animals and believes in the same values for people: we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply as we welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact [email protected] if you require assistance applying to this position.

Be part of a good cause and apply for your next professional challenge with your CV in English to

FOUR PAWS International (Vietnam)
[email protected]

Phone: +84 (0)862 712 886

Address: 2nd floor, Trung Yen 1 Building, No. 1 Vu Pham Ham, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, 100000.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.