THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION.

This internship aims to offer students undergoing graduate or post-graduate studies and recent graduates a meaningful work experience by supplementing their learning through a practical and on-the-job training approach. In doing so, the intern’s knowledge is supplemented through a practical learning experience while IUCN derives some level of advantage from the young professional’s services as well as the possibility of gaining new perspectives from the intern.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will work closely with and be supervised by Biodiversity Programme Coordinator in Hanoi, depending on the office base. The Intern will support the implementation of IUCN Vietnam’s program and will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of project implementation and management. The Intern will work in the field or office to carry out their responsibilities as needed or requested.

Duration: October 2023 – April 2024

Project implementation support:

The Intern will support the Programme Coordination and Support Unit team in providing integrated services to IUCN Viet Nam in maintaining programme quality standards and programme quality initiatives as assigned. The Intern will provide support the IUCN team to implement ongoing projects including USAID biodiversity conservation, Nature for Health, and other related projects at IUCN Viet Nam. The tasks include:
1. Implementing various project activities at IUCN Viet Nam as required;
2. Carrying out activities that involves volunteers and networking;
3. Learning opportunity in the development of the project and working with leading experts.
4. Assisting in meeting/workshop materials preparation, providing translation/interpretation upon requested;
5. Provide communications support to document project highlights and promote the work of IUCN Vietnam (Videography, photography, social media, story write-ups, publications, translations and interpretation, etc).
6. Perform other functions, as may be appropriate under the conditions of the internship.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES and DELIVERABLES:

• Project activities implemented as required by supervisor;
• IUCN Vietnam’s activities through multimedia platforms are promoted;
• Short articles and web stories prepared;
• Communication materials for each project produced;
• Relevant workshops and meetings supported and reports prepared.

GUIDANCE AND MENTORING:

The selected candidate will undergo a general orientation training on:

• Different programmes at IUCN Viet Nam;
• Institutional functions of the Secretariat in Viet Nam office;
• Policies and standards for external stakeholder engagement; and
• Communications style guide, branding and quality-assurance checks.

In performing the assigned duties, the intern will have the opportunity to interact with key units and teams at Viet Nam office and regional office (if required). Overall, he/she will learn communication skills, methods and tools to influence decision-making and work with key stakeholders in nature conservation for sustainable development.

REPORTING, SUPERVISION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

• The Intern will report to and be supervised by the Biodiversity Programme Coordinator in Hanoi;
• The Intern performance will be evaluated by the Biodiversity Programme Coordinator in Hanoi.