WWF-Viet Nam: Project Admin Officer & Interpreter, USAID-Viet Nam Biodiversity Conservation program
Posted on October, 06 2020
Location: Hanoi
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.
About WWF-Vietnam
WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/.
WWF recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated, and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF.
We are looking for a Project Admin Officer & Interpreter, based in Hanoi to provide a wide variety of secretarial and administrative support for the USAID Biodiversity Conservation project in order to ensure that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. As our Project Admin Officer & Interpreter, YOU will also assist the expat staff of the project (Chief of Party, Strategic Leads) in those interpretation and translation related assignments.
If you want a career filled with meaningful and diverse assignments and make a difference to our planet while enjoying a great work-life balance and evolve yourself every day, JOIN OUR TEAM!
In order to be a good fit you must have:
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.
About WWF-Vietnam
WWF was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Vietnam. In 1985, WWF began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/.
WWF recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated, and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF.
We are looking for a Project Admin Officer & Interpreter, based in Hanoi to provide a wide variety of secretarial and administrative support for the USAID Biodiversity Conservation project in order to ensure that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. As our Project Admin Officer & Interpreter, YOU will also assist the expat staff of the project (Chief of Party, Strategic Leads) in those interpretation and translation related assignments.
If you want a career filled with meaningful and diverse assignments and make a difference to our planet while enjoying a great work-life balance and evolve yourself every day, JOIN OUR TEAM!
In order to be a good fit you must have:
- Bachelor's degree in English, social sciences, business administration, business management or in relevant fields.
- At least 3 years of experience as a project admin./assistance, interpreter
- Experience working in international organizations and in working or liaison with GO and NGO bodies
- Basic knowledge of environmental and conservation issues in Viet Nam is an advantage
- Good understanding of normal practices in non-profit organizations
- Good knowledge of all office systems
- Can-do attitude and result-oriented communication mind-set; Ability to multi tasks
- Organizing/ planning, time management, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
- Detail focus, enthusiastic, friendly and careful.
- Networking and interpersonal skills
- Full proficiency in English
How to apply:
The detailed Job Description for the position is attached to this article. Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae in English, and scan/photo of diplomas/certificates to recruitment.vn@wwf.org.vn stating the position title [WWF - 102020] Project Admin Officer & Interpreter – Full name in the subject line of the email, by 18th October 2020
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”