WCS Program Intern (full-time)

Application deadline: 10th January, 2014

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 our team! WCS has built a team of like-minded dedicated Vietnamese and international people who are committed to wildlife conservation. We 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: Program Intern (full-time)
Start date: January 2014
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. See more about the issues and our work on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/wcs.vietnam)

Main responsibilities of the required post:
• Support to development of online and offline training materials and enforcement support resources for law enforcement officers.
• Assist in other technical and logistical work related to the implementation of WCS program activities (e.g. investigations, workshops, and meetings)
• Written translation of documents in English and Vietnamese
• Support to other office work as required by WCS

Desired qualifications:
This position is for a Vietnamese student who have just graduated or going to graduate with:
• An interest in pursuing a career in wildlife conservation
• Good English and Vietnamese language skills
• Good computer skills

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and contact details for two references to:
Miss Nguyen Thi Thu My – Finance and HR Officer
Wildlife Conservation Society- Vietnam Program
1302, Thanh Cong tower, 57 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.