https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us RSS feeds for WCS Viet Nam 60 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/25791/Vacancy-Announcement-Senior-Program-Officer.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=25791 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25791&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/25791/Vacancy-Announcement-Senior-Program-Officer.aspx Position: Senior Program Officer Reports to: Policy and Law Enforcement Support (PLES) Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Policy and Law Enforcement Support (PLES) Position Type:   Full time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: Approximately 30% and as required within the country and region if/when needed   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 in New York City. WCS combines the power of its zoos and an aquarium in New York City and a Global Conservation Program in more than 50 countries to achieve its mission to save wildlife and wild places. WCS runs the world’s largest conservation field program, protecting more than 50 percent of Earth’s known biodiversity; in partnership with governments, Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and the private sector. Its four zoos and an aquarium (the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium) welcome more than 3.5 million visitors each year, inspiring generations to care for nature. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on enhancing the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to tackle the trafficking of wildlife, supporting national partners through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,500 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies in reviewing and proposing necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS Viet Nam has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to transnational illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats through collaborative research, training, and policy development. In the past decade, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to work with other conservation organizations and public laboratories towards finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Policy and Law Enforcement Support (PLES) Team Leader, the Senior Program Officer will contribute to strengthening wildlife protection in Viet Nam through legal analysis, case review, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of WCS’s pioneering, long-term leadership program – the Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI). This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet WCS Viet Nam program needs. Responsibilities A. Policy Advocacy and Law Enforcement Support 1. Conduct institutional, policy, and legislative reviews to identify gaps and recommend improvements to wildlife protection, preventing zoonotic diseases and law enforcement frameworks; 2. Track national legal developments to identify opportunities for WCS Viet Nam to influence relevant laws and policies; 3. Maintain and regularly update the wildlife crime case database, including court verdicts and enforcement outcomes; 4. Review selected cases to assess the application of wildlife protection laws and identify challenges in investigation, prosecution, and conviction; 5. Provide legal analysis and develop recommendations to strengthen law enforcement responses to wildlife-related violations. 6. Support the implementation of grant-funded activities related to policy, law enforcement, and international cooperation; B. WCLI Program Implementation 7. Work with Program Manager, M&E Specialist, trainers and local partners to design, develop and conduct evaluation of the WCLI program.   8. Support the development of comprehensive curricula and training materials that incorporate adult learning principles, blended learning methodologies and scenario-based training relevant to the Vietnamese crime prevention context. 9. Coordinate the delivery of learning content to the trainees and facilitate remote or virtual learning when applicable; 10. Act as a communication focal point for the trainees, gathering and conveying their concerns, challenges, and reflections to WCS Viet Nam for timely adjustment and response; 11. Lead the continued implementation of onsite coaching plans for officers trained under previous WCLI cohorts, in coordination with the M&E Specialist, training team and local partners; 12. Provide follow-up support to trainees to address their learning obstacles, and monitor their progress during and after the training courses;  13. Monitor and regularly update the capacity building or training plans of relevant law enforcement and judicial agencies to inform the WCLI implementation; 14. Support the development and promotion of WCLI branding in Viet Nam. C. Other responsibilities  15. Provide legal and policy inputs for proposal development and fundraising activities; 16. Help maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, development partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders; 17. Assists in managing and updating WCS Viet Nam’s databases related to laws, partners and beneficiaries. 18. Perform additional tasks assigned by the direct supervisor to support the overall effectiveness and adaptability of the WCS Viet Nam team. Required Skills and Experience Education: Master’s degree in political science, Laws, Police, Procuracy, Judiciary or related field. Experience and competencies: Minimum of 7-10 years working experience related to system strengthening, capacity building legislative development and law enforcement in the government, legal/criminological training institutions, or policy advocacy/influencing campaigns in NGOs or international organizations. Knowledge of Viet Nam’s political, legislative, and law enforcement systems. Familiar with the legislative development process and criminal proceedings in Viet Nam. Ability to handle multitasks, prioritize, attention to detail and self-management efficiently. Proficient in digital tools and platforms, including project management software, data systems, and communication technologies. Familiarity with illegal wildlife trade, zoonotic disease risks, and relevant policy and enforcement frameworks is highly desirable. Language requirements:  Advanced written and verbal communication skills in both English and Vietnamese. Application procedure Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit their i) resume, ii) cover letter and iii) samples of policy review work and system strengthening contributions to the recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org by 23:59 on 23 January 2026. Email subject should be: Senior program officer_YourName Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25791 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/24670/Vacancy-Announcement-Country-Finance-and-Administration-Manager.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=24670 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24670&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/24670/Vacancy-Announcement-Country-Finance-and-Administration-Manager.aspx Position: Country Finance and Administration Manager Reports to: Country Director Global Chief Finance Officer Supervisor to: Finance Officer(s), Finance Assistant, Administrative Assistant Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Global Conservation Position Type:   Full time Internal liaison:   WCS Viet Nam’s Managers, Global Finance, Regional Finance, and relevant counterparts across the Greater Mekong and South Asia region and other regions Expected travel: Approximately 10% or as required within the country, region, occasionally to other country if/when required Organization Background Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, presence in over 60 countries and experience in addressing all forms of nature crimes across the globe, WCS brings unparalleled capacity for addressing nature crime on the front lines. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview of the government of Viet Nam to tackle the trafficking of wildlife, supporting national partners through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 5,400 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS Viet Nam has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to transnational illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. In the past decade, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to work with other conservation organizations and public laboratory towards finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Country Finance and Administration Manager (CFAM) is responsible for leading and overseeing all financial and administrative functions of WCS Viet Nam. S/he ensures sound financial management, legal compliance, and operational efficiency across the country program. The CFAM monitors the financial performance of all projects, sub-units, and sub-grant partners, while providing strategic financial guidance to the Executive Team to support planning, reporting, risk management, and decision-making. S/he also ensures compliance with Vietnamese laws, WCS global standards, and donor regulations related to finance and administration. This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet WCS Viet Nam program needs.   Responsibilities A. Accounting Management Implements and maintains an efficient financial management and accounting system in compliance with WCS Viet Nam policies, Vietnamese laws, and WCS global standards as a US-registered 501(c)(3) organization. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of daily transactions, ensuring proper coding and allocation of revenue and expenditures across projects, grants, and accounts, including inter-country cross-charges. Supervises payroll process in compliance with statutory obligations and internal controls, including salary disbursements and the registration, declaration, and payment of taxes, social insurances and trade union fee. Oversees monthly and annual financial closing and reconciliation. Maintains complete, organized, and compliant financial records—both physical and digital—covering all transactions, authorizations, and supporting documentation. B. Grant and Fiscal budgets management Leads the preparation of annual fiscal budgets and proposal budgets, ensuring comprehensive inclusion of programmatic, administrative, and staff costs. Monitors grant and contract financial lifecycles, ensuring comprehensive analysis of grant financial performance and timely reports submission and close-out. Maintains an up-to-date database of project funding, including grant agreements, contracts, budgets, and donor-specific compliance requirements. Collaborates with the Grants and Procurement Manager to support the Country Director and program teams in resource planning, issue resolution, and development of mitigation strategies or new funding proposals. C. Internal Control & Quality Assurance  Ensures adherence to the highest standards of financial integrity and internal controls, guaranteeing that all grants and activities comply with national legislation, including labor laws, taxation, and statutory benefits. Serves as the primary focal point for internal and external audits. Conducts monitoring visits to sub-grantees when necessary to provide oversight and support. Advises the Country Director on any identified weaknesses or risks in financial controls and procedures, providing recommendations for corrective actions and decision-making. D. Administration Management Ensures effective management of procurement, inventory, financial systems, and budget oversight. Oversees the cost-effective procurement of assets, equipment, and supplies, ensuring proper inventory, issuance, and usage in line with established procedures. Manages administrative support services for the country office, including lease and rental agreements, property insurance, office security, transportation, travel arrangements, and general office operations. Supervises daily office functions such as vendor and supply management, cleanliness, and IT support to maintain a smooth and efficient work environment. Oversees front desk operations, including correspondence handling, call and visitor reception, and directing inquiries. Maintains updated contact lists for service providers and vendors. E. Human Resource Management and Supervision Leads onboarding for new staff and refresh training for all staff, ensuring timely and comprehensive guidance on all relevant financial and administrative policies and procedures. Manages and supports the performance and development of Finance and Accounting, Administration staff through coaching, training, and supervision to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. F. Others Represents WCS Viet Nam at external meetings, workshops, and events to promote the organization’s mission and foster collaboration. Collaborates with the Regional/Global Finance Team to provide regular financial updates and ad-hoc reports as required. Supports recruitment processes by participating in candidate selection activities in line with organizational procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor, contributing to the overall effectiveness and adaptability of the team.   Required Skills and Experience Education: Master or Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant fields. Experience and competencies Minimum of 10 years years of financial (finance and accounting) management experience, preferably in international companies or organizations. Proven experience and Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of traditional donors, including USG, UN, European donors and others. Skilled in procurement risk management, including supplier due diligence, conflict of interest mitigation, and contract oversight. Effectively prioritizes tasks and adapts to changing demands, managing time and resources efficiently. Anticipates risks and develops mitigation strategies, ensuring operational resilience and continuity. Performs well under pressure and in diverse, multicultural environments, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. An understanding of key issues of illegal wildlife trade that WCS works on, is desirable.   Language requirements:  Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Vietnamese.   Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.office.com/r/14V6Qa1RPG  latest by 23:59 of July 06, 2025. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24670 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23839/Vacancy-Announcement-Regional-Subaward-Coordinator-Greater-Mekong-and-South-Asia.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23839 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23839&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23839/Vacancy-Announcement-Regional-Subaward-Coordinator-Greater-Mekong-and-South-Asia.aspx Position:                                  Regional Subaward Coordinator – Greater Mekong and South Asia Reports to:                              Regional Grants & Program Manager Location:                                This position can be based in one of our country or regional program offices in Asia with a preference for Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos Country Program/Sector:     Global Conservation Program, Asia Conservation Program Position Type:                       Full-Time, One-year Contract Renewable Scope/Capacity:                     Regional Coordinates with:                  Regional Business Manager, Regional Grants Manager, Regional Comptroller, Finance and Grant teams of Country and Regional Office, Regional Offices, Regional and Country Program teams, Departments at WCS HQ including Office of The General Counsel, Finance Operations, Compliance and Grants Management and Compliance, and Global Resources. Organization Background: The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources. WCS has established programs in all the countries of the Greater Mekong, and South Asia. These are focused on long-term commitments to large landscapes, particularly in the Greater Mekong countries of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. The Greater Mekong and South Asia are some of the most important global priority regions for biodiversity conservation, and their forests provide a natural barrier against the emergence of zoonotic pandemics.  Job Purpose: The Regional Subaward Coordinator will be responsible for achieving project objectives and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. He/she will be responsible for the oversight and management of subawards, ensuring administrative work and compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations, while fostering effective collaboration with subaward partners to achieve project goals. Major Responsibilities: Subaward Administration: Manage the entire subaward lifecycle, including solicitation, negotiation, and execution of agreements, create coding, monitoring until grant closed. Coordinate with relating parties to ensure all subawards are compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and donor guidelines. Risk Management: Lead to conduct thorough risk assessments of potential subawards, identifying key risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies. Monitor and assess the financial and operational performance of subrecipients. Capacity Building and Support: Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to subrecipients to enhance their financial management and compliance capabilities. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on best practices in subaward management. Roll out any new training and communication on changes in subaward policy to internal colleagues. Financial Oversight: Review and approve financial reports from subrecipients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budgetary guidelines. Once the financial report is approved, liaise with Finance Manager to process payments to subgrantee Track subaward expenditures against budgets, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as necessary. Monitoring and Evaluation: Lead the monitoring and conducting to assess subrecipients’ performance against project objectives and deliverables. Regularly review subrecipient progress and provide feedback for improvement Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on subaward activities for internal stakeholders and donors, highlighting key performance indicators and compliance issues. Maintain accurate and organized records of all subaward documentation. Develop a database containing all subaward documentation and be the main point of contact for all related subaward matters with WCS HQ Collaboration and Communication: Build and maintain effective relationships with subrecipients, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with internal teams (e.g., finance, programs) to ensure cohesive project implementation. Minimum Requirements and Job Skills: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in subaward management, grants and subgrant administration including administering small subawards in an international environment. Experience in an international organization/ NGO, development agencies is preferred. Experience in managing substantial (>USD 750,000) US Government grants and/or contracts (i.e. USAID, DTRA, INL) required; additional experience of European Governments, UN and/or other bilateral/multilateral grants preferred. Proven grant and financial management experience in a multi-funder environment. Skills:  Strong understanding of grant compliance and financial management principles. Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, financial management system and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent). Excellent oral and written English skills required. Competencies Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and in cultural sensitive environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage multiple priorities. How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications, should apply by sending a motivation letter and CV to hrgmksa@wcs.org by Monday 16th December 2024 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Nguyen, Thang Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23839 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23723/Vacancy-Announcement-Program-Volunteer.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23723 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23723&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23723/Vacancy-Announcement-Program-Volunteer.aspx Position:   Program Volunteer Reports to:   Information Analysis and Management (IAM) Team Leader Location:   Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:   WCS Viet Nam ProgramTeam/Division:   IAM Team Position Type:   3 months full-time agreement, extension will be based on available of fund and required tasks Internal liaison:   WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel:   N/A Organization Background Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, presence in over 60 countries and experience in addressing all forms of nature crimes across the globe, WCS brings unparalleled capacity for addressing nature crime on the front lines. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to reduce the trafficking of wildlife, supporting partners including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 5,400 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. In the past decade, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to work with other conservation organizations and public laboratory towards finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary  The volunteer is expected to provide support in maintain and enrich the professional wildlife-related database systems which are mostly by English and carry out basic statistic and analysis. Responsibilities  Search, verify, clean data of wildlife seizures and other information from available sources of WCS and entry data into existing database systems of WCS; Carry out research on assigned topic and synthesize collected information into WCS forms and templates; Conduct basic statistic and analysis based on the WCS’s available data and fill in WCS forms and templates; Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Requirements Vietnamese citizen living/studying/working in Ha Noi; Studying/working fields relate to law, science, forestry, agriculture, environment, and information technology; Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping; Experience of gathering, structuring, statistics and analyzing, and visualizing data using word processing, spreadsheet software programs such as Excel is preferable; Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries; Ability to handle multitask, priority, attention to details and time management efficiently; Intermediate reading and written English skills; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset; Experience in working with criminal case document is an advantage; Relevant work experience in international business environment, non-profit sector is an advantage. Benefit and allowance This postition is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path data analysis management/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 05 November 2024. Email’s subject should be: Program Volunteer_Your name Attached file name should be: Your name_CV, yourname_CL, your name_degree…. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23723 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23703/Vacancy-Announcement-Regional-Technical-Advisor-Health-Program.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23703 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23703&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23703/Vacancy-Announcement-Regional-Technical-Advisor-Health-Program.aspx Position:   Regional Technical Advisor, Health Program Reports to:  Regional Director Greater Mekong and South Asia Location:    Vientiane, Laos or within region Country Program/Sector:    Greater Mekong and South Asia, Global Conservation Position Type:    Full-Time Expected travel:   Regular within the region Organization Background: The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources. WCS has established programs in all the countries of the Greater Mekong, and in Bangladesh and India in South Asia. These are focused on long-term commitments to large landscapes, particularly in the Greater Mekong countries of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. The Greater Mekong and South Asia are some of the most important global priority regions for biodiversity conservation, and their forests provide a natural barrier against the emergence of zoonotic pandemics. However, current deforestation rates, wildlife trade, and livestock encroachment make the region one of eight global hotspots most vulnerable to biodiversity loss. WCS delivers cross-sectorial One Health actions directly within our land- and sea-scapes and synergizes with our core thematic programs. Increasing contact between humans, domestic animals, and wildlife is driving novel disease spillover and other emerging health threats. WCS takes a multi-sectoral approach to address these drivers impacting nature’s strongholds and priority species we care about. We target our efforts at the interface between humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, and we are focused on supporting and implementing practical change on the ground, working simultaneously at community, sub-national, national, and trans-boundary levels. Job Summary: WCS seeks a dynamic, experienced individual with a strong interest in international wildlife conservation and working at the nexus of wildlife health, domestic animal health, and human health. The position will work with the Regional Director, Executive Director Health Program, and in-country leadership to develop and support implementation of One Health projects throughout the region. This position will also support a comprehensive strategy and approach that contributes to achieving WCS’s national and landscape visions through integrating wildlife health activities into ongoing landscape and thematic priorities. Major Responsibilities: Ensure overall coordination of WCS’s regional wildlife health project portfolio - including technical and operational support to project activities Provide capacity building through both structured training and on-the-job support to national WCS wildlife health staff and partners in executing project activities Promote improved health and management of livestock and domestic animals in WCS landscapes with communities living at the wildlife/forest/wetland interface. Indicative current issues of concern include avian influenza, African Swine Fever and Lumpy Skin Disease, but other potential health threats will be evaluated and explored where needed Support country programs in the design and implementation of research and activities linking health and landscape-based initiatives (e.g. forest degradation and ecosystem health, and public health interventions as nature positive solutions) Provide veterinary support to in-situ/ex-situ interventions and collaborations involving WCS priority species Contribute to the development of active and passive disease surveillance protocols and networks designed to detect and validate reported wildlife morbidity/mortality events, particularly those related to WCS landscapes or priority species Support on the ground counter-wildlife trafficking initiatives regarding issues of confiscation management, animal handling, and risk reduction Work with WCS policy staff to promote and support policy and legal reform initiatives at national, regional and global levels to leverage health related issues for conservation goals Maintain regular communication with WCS Health Program staff globally to promote best practice, share lessons learnt, and harmonize activities Lead and support fund-raising efforts for wildlife health, identifying and enhancing support from existing and new sources, developing proposals and reports, building relationships with donors, in collaboration with country programs, Program Development, and other Regional staff Provide technical advice to WCS Country Programs and liaise with professional associations and organizations as needed; attend professional conferences; present to professional audiences on issues relevant to the WCS mission Manage project budgets, oversee donor reporting, and support other operational needs as required Qualification Requirements Advanced degree in veterinary medicine or a related discipline. Work experience in epidemiology, pathology, wildlife medicine, and/or disease ecology. Demonstrated project management skills including workflow and budget planning, prioritizing tasks across multiple project components, and delivering on deadlines. Demonstrated writing and oral communication skills to effectively communicate project findings to a broad constituency, including both local and international scientific and lay audiences. Comfortable working in complex and diverse cultural settings; an ability to adapt approaches to local cultures and project situation, while maintaining a high professional standard. Willingness to work across time zones English language proficiency required and regional language skills preferred. How to apply: Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via this site by November 30, 2024: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25965&siteid=5168&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=876225 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Nguyen, Thang Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23703 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23618/Job-Opportunity-Accounting-Intern.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23618 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23618&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23618/Job-Opportunity-Accounting-Intern.aspx Position:    Accounting Intern Reports to:    Country Finance Manager Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    Finance & Accounting Position Type:        Full time intern with duration: 4-6 months Internal liaison:        WCS Viet Nam’s Managers, Procurement and Logistics Officer, Finance Officer(s), Human Resource Officer, Program Officers Expected travel:    Approximately 10% or as required within the country if/when required Organization Background Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, presence in over 60 countries and experience in addressing all forms of nature crimes across the globe, WCS brings unparalleled capacity for addressing nature crime on the front lines. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on enhancing the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to tackle the trafficking of wildlife, supporting national partners through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 5,400 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS Viet Nam has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to transnational illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. In the past decade, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to work with other conservation organizations and public laboratory towards finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the Accounting Intern will work as a member of the Finance and Accounting team to provide support to WCS Vietnam Office on accounting and financial tasks. S/he will mainly be responsible for processing daily payments, updating entries to WCS’s accounting system and preparing reports as assigned. Responsibilities Process daily payments and prepare system uploading files; Review quotation analysis and other procurement documents; Prepare reconciliation and other ad-hoc reports as requested; Support quarterly inventory physical count and reconciliation; Support in preparation of data and documents for VAT refund; Support in archiving accounting documents (hard and soft copies); Perform other duties as requested by Country Finance Manager. Minimum requirements Final year student in Accounting, Finance or related majors; Basic knowledge in bookkeeping; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping;  Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and time management efficiently; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Benefit and allowance This volunteer is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in accounting/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and a cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 05 October 2024. Email subject should be: AccountingIntern_YourName WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23618 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23614/Job-Opportunities-Learning-Management-System-Coordinator.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23614 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23614&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23614/Job-Opportunities-Learning-Management-System-Coordinator.aspx Learning Management System Coordinator Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI) Reports to:            Program Manager, Counter Wildlife Trafficking, Location:    This position can be remote or office-based in one of our country or regional program offices in Asia with a preference for Indonesia or Viet Nam Country Program/Sector:    Counter Wildlife Trafficking Position Type:        Full-time Scope/Capacity:        Global This position is being readvertised. Candidates who applied previously need not reapply. Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With a presence in more than 60 countries, WCS has amassed biological knowledge, cultural understanding, and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS have now developed a Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI), a long-term leadership training program to develop the next generation of effective law enforcement leaders, who are committed to protecting wildlife, and who can collaborate across agencies, sectors, and countries to address the illegal wildlife trade. Role Description A Learning Management System Coordinator is being recruited to support the coordination of the Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI) Online Learning Management System (LMS), as well as support the administration of learning materials and delivery of courses. Responsibilities Producing guidelines for enhancing online content on the LMS: WCS has developed over two hundred lessons covering a range of topics that are ready to be enhanced by different country teams for implementation in different national contexts. The Learning Management System Coordinator will draw on their experience or conduct research into techniques to enhance lessons within the LMS and produce guides so that other WCS teams or their appointees can undertake their own improvements and contextualize content as needed, and then support the development of contextualized courses in the LMS. Enhance lessons on the LMS: The Learning Management System Coordinator will apply the enhancement methodology documented in point 1 above to lessons within the LMS for the global curriculum. This includes adding translations, videos, graphics, adjusting the instructional design, adjusting activities and anything else that improves the learner’s experience. The Learning Management System Coordinator can also update images, videos and graphic materials as required. Maintain repositories of learning materials: The Learning Management System Coordinator will develop and maintain repositories of learning materials for easy design of new courses, and collaboration with partners. Supporting course delivery through the LMS: As WCS and partners deliver courses through the LMS, the Learning Management System Coordinator will support the administration of courses, and where needed, conduct simple formative grading activities using marking criteria provided by subject matter experts and provide regular reports on learner’s progress, drawing from outputs in the LMS. Develop frameworks to analyze outputs from the current deliveries: The Learning Management System Coordinator will collate and analyze learning data through consultation with WCS teams, to inform course evaluations. This may include the development of bespoke dashboards or other reporting tools. Required Skills and Experience Experience with capacity building for counter wildlife trafficking activities, or equivalent experience in adult education and capacity building in other sectors. High level of IT competence and digital literacy. Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills. Ability to research and acquire new skills quickly (specifically IT skills related to eLearning). Highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellence in their work. Good attention to detail, able to produce high-quality materials. Experience working as part of a global, multi-cultural team, operating mostly remotely. Desired Skills and Experience Experience with long-term capacity-building programs related to counter-wildlife trafficking. Fluency in a second language(s) would be valuable, particularly Vietnamese, Indonesian, Laotian or Spanish. Qualifications or experience related to instructional design and the use of online learning management systems. Creative skills; e.g. graphic design, filmmaking, and video editing skills. Competence with HTML, SQL, dashboarding and other relevant technical skills. Familiarity with online project collaboration tools (e.g. Asana, Trello, Basecamp etc). How to apply: Interested parties should submit a cover letter and CV with references to cwt@wcs.org by 22:00 UTC+7 Thursday 31st October 2024 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23614 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23417/Job-Opportunities-Policy-and-Law-Enforcement-Support-Officer.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=23417 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23417&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/23417/Job-Opportunities-Policy-and-Law-Enforcement-Support-Officer.aspx Position: Program Officer Reports to: Policy and Law Enforcement Support (PLES) Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Policy and Law Enforcement Support Position Type:   Full time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: Approximately 30% and as required within the country and region if/when needed   Organization Background Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, presence in over 60 countries and experience in addressing all forms of nature crimes across the globe, WCS brings unparalleled capacity for addressing nature crime on the front lines. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on enhancing the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to tackle the trafficking of wildlife, supporting national partners through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 5,400 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS Viet Nam has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to transnational illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. In the past decade, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to work with other conservation organizations and public laboratory towards finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the PLES Team Leader, the Program Officer will: Conduct related legal analysis and review for policy and legal reform, and law enforcement assistance regarding wildlife protection; Conduct case review to identify legal loopholes, gaps of knowledge or challenges in the application of wildlife protection regulations and handling relevant wildlife-related violations by wildlife management authorities, law enforcement agencies and judiciary in order to provide law enforcement and judicial agencies with adequate support; Build networks and maintain strong relationships with governmental and non-governmental partners, and other national think-tanks to build collective actions in tackling effectively wildlife trafficking in Viet Nam.  This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet WCS Viet Nam program needs. Responsibilities A. Policy and legal review 1. Conducts and provides inputs to the institutional, policy, and legislative reviews and analysis to identify challenges and provide recommendations to improve legal framework on wildlife protection and management, and law enforcement effectiveness; 2. Monitors the national legal development to identify opportunities for WCS Viet Nam to influence relevant legislative and policy development, and supports the implementation of policy influencing process; 3. Provides technical inputs to training materials, briefs, publications, and other communication product to ensure legal accuracy and consistency with the current legal framework on wildlife protection and management; 4. Manages WCS Viet Nam’s Law Database by updating new legislations, synthesizing and providing legal guidance and recommendations from different sources; 5. Provides technical inputs on legal matters arise during WCS operation in Viet Nam; and contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies. B. Case management and review 6. Conducts the entry and updates of a wildlife crime case database including court verdicts; 7. Selects and reviews the application of wildlife protection regulations, and criminal proceedings conducted by law enforcement and judicial agencies in handling wildlife cases to identify legal gaps and loopholes or challenges that they encounter during the investigation, prosecution and conviction of wildlife crime; 8. Provides legal inputs on certain wildlife-related violation cases to maximize the effectiveness of law enforcement activities. C. International Cooperation 9. Coordinates, implements or supports the implementation of activities aimed at promoting international cooperation between Viet Nam and other countries in countering transnational organized wildlife crime including conducting institutional and legal researches and/or analysis; organizing events/meetings such as joint-agency field missions, bilateral and trilateral meetings, Viet Nam - African range states dialogue etc... D. Networking and Partnership 10. Builds and maintains partnerships with key government agencies at the national and local levels in Viet Nam, research/academic institutions, development partners, international organizations, CSOs, NGOs, and influential individuals; 11. Contributes to the management of partner databases. E. Grant development and implementation 12. Contributes to the execution of grant activities related to policy and law enforcement support and international cooperation; 13. Contributes to the management of the team budget and M&E indicators of relevant activities; 14. Provides policy and legal insights to the proposal development; and supports on other fundraising activities, as requested; F. Others 15. Supervises and liaises with consultants as appropriate; 16. Acts as WCS Viet Nam’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; 17. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Bachelor or Master Degree in Laws, Police, Procuracy, Judiciary or related field; Minimum of three years’ working experience related to legislative development and law enforcement in the government, legal/criminological training institutions, or policy advocacy/influencing campaigns in NGOs or international organizations; Knowledge of Viet Nam’s political, legislation, and law enforcement systems; Familiar with the legislative development process and criminal proceedings in Viet Nam; Ability to handle multitasks, prioritize, attention to detail and self-management efficiently; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Concerned for wildlife conservation & environmental issues, have skills and experience in synthesizing information, analyzing data and developing reports are assets. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/S8hkxJ154jMkpNLk8 latest by 23:59 of September 30, 2024. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23417 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22697/Position-Business-and-Grants-Manager-Counter-Wildlife-Trafficking.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=22697 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22697&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22697/Position-Business-and-Grants-Manager-Counter-Wildlife-Trafficking.aspx Position:                                 Business and Grants Manager, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Reports to:                             Executive Director, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Position managed:                 None Location:                                WCS office location in Asia Country Program/Sector:    Counter Wildlife Trafficking Scope:                                     Global Position Type:                        Full-Time Organization Background: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, and presence in over 60 countries across the globe. Job Summary: The main purpose of this role will be to oversee the budget, grants, finances, and program administration of the counter-wildlife trafficking thematic program of WCS Global and provide support in managing the operation of the program. The position works under the guidance of the Executive Director, Counter Wildlife Trafficking and in close coordination with Regional Business Managers, CWT Program Manager and staff around the world, while liaising with WCS’s Global Budget, Grants Management and Compliance team, Global Resources, Legal, HR, IT, Accounting, Payroll, and Purchasing departments. Major Responsibilities: - Budget Planning and Financial Management:  Lead the annual WCS budgeting process for the CWT thematic program.  Conduct regular reviews of revenue and expenditure and assist in reconciling and ensuring quality control of financial transactions. Verify proper booking of revenue and assist program staff with allocation of expenses. Conduct regular analysis of the status of the budget (revenue and expenditure) and develop reports and analytical tools to assist the Executive Director in decision-making and financial planning. Develop short and long-term financial plans.  - Program Administration: Establish and maintain efficient administrative systems and procedures to support the smooth running of the program.  Ensure timely coordination of human resources administration, procurement, contract management, and information management.  Review and approve payment requests and credit card transactions. Coordinate compliance with WCS policies.  Keep updated on changes in organizational policies and procedures and provide guidance to the team on the relevant approaches and procedures.  - Proposal Development: Support the proposal development process with the development and review of grant proposal budgets and assess implications on overall program budgets. Ensure budgets are covering costs and are contributing to strengthening the programs. Ensure that proposal budgets are developed and reviewed in compliance with WCS policies. - Grant Reporting: Track reporting timelines, and work with program staff and Departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with donor guidelines. Prepare and provide certified financial reporting to funding sources including private donors, foundations, corporations, and international and governmental agencies. Work with the program staff to prepare grant extension/modification requests as needed.  Prepare payment requests, and ensure disbursements are processed according to the agreements. - Grant and Subaward Management: Review grant agreements and contracts, work with relevant departments to support negotiation and final signature. Ensure new grants are properly set up in the accounting system.  Update and maintain grant information in the central database. Serve as a budget lead and grant manager for global grants, and work with regional programs on the administration and financial management of these grants in the regions. Support programs in understanding WCS grant management processes, systems, tools and donor compliance requirements. Determine milestones, monitor progress, and ensure revenues are recognized accordingly.  Working with the Regional Controller, coordinate audit responses and grant closures.  Assist program staff in determining contractual modality in consultation with the legal team.  Conduct risk assessments of partners and identify risks relevant to the conditions of prime awards, adjusting special conditions, reporting requirements and payment schedules as necessary.  Draft the subgrant agreement/ amendments and reporting template.  Oversee and monitor subgrantees, keep track of deliverables and grant compliance requirements reviewing financial reports and certifications, and issuing amendments as necessary.  Working with the Accounts Receivable team, identify milestones and recognize expenses as part of subaward accounting. Qualification Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Related program of study such as finance, accounting, economics, or business preferred. Proven grant and financial management experience in an international organization (5+ years) in a multi-funder environment required. Grant financial reporting experience required. Experience with government and agency grants such as USG, UN, EU is preferred. Effective “roll up the sleeves” work ethic; Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented and have strong problem solving and analytical skills. Spoken and written fluency in English required, fluency in Spanish or French a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and editing. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality are required. Excellent organizational skills, including ability to set and follow priorities, work independently, take initiative, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Comfortable operating in a dynamic, international environment and responding quickly to sudden needs and opportunities. Additional Requirements: Up to 20% travel involved. Comfortable working across multiple time zones. Application Process: Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via this site by June 10, 2024: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25965&siteid=5168&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=863739 Please include “Business and Grants Manager – CWT” in the body of your application letter.  WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work. Salary Range Competitive salary commensurate with experience Nguyen, Thang Mon, 20 May 2024 02:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22697 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22642/Job-title-Species-Conservation-Coordinator.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=22642 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22642&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22642/Job-title-Species-Conservation-Coordinator.aspx Position: Species Conservation Coordinator Reports to: Country Director Supervisor to:   Location: Ha Noi Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Species Conservation Position Type:   Full-time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s Country Director, Managers, M&E Specialist, other Team Leaders and global and regional species conservation teams. Expected travel: Approximately 50% and as required within the country and region if/when needed   Organization Background  Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a global US-based non-profit organization with almost 130 years of experience in conserving wildlife, landscapes, and natural resources. WCS’s mission is to save wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes and seascapes, and presence in over 60 countries across the globe. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to reduce the trafficking of wildlife, supporting partners including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly through developing and implementing highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime and strengthen the risk of capture and sanctions. WCS Viet Nam has generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 5,400 law enforcement and judicial officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. Starting in 2015, WCS Viet Nam initiated conservation efforts for the Yangtze softshell turtle, Rafetus swinhoei, also known as the Hoan Kiem turtle. The program commenced with field surveys aimed at identifying potential rivers and lakes where this species still exists. Subsequently, in 2018, in collaboration with the Asian Turtle Program (ATP)-Indo Myanmar Conservation, WCS Viet Nam has been supporting Ha Noi Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (Ha Noi DARD) to implement the "Conservation Action Plan for R. swinhoei individuals in Dong Mo and Xuan Khanh lakes and the vision for 2030" set forth by the Ha Noi People's Committee and established a restoration program for R. swinhoei, focusing on breeding and reintroducing the species back into the wild. In 2021, WCS Viet Nam conducted a mapping exercise to understand the issues of species conservation and develop a path to work on other species beyond Rafetus swinhoei, linked to our strategies for prevention of illegal wildlife trade in Viet Nam. We recognized the effort of national conservation programs for elephants, primates, tigers, and turtles over the last decade, and with the approval from the Prime Minister on 28th January 2022 on the national strategy for biodiversity until 2030 and vision to 2050, to specifically conserving native wildlife and birds in Viet Nam. WCS Viet Nam is now undertaking a desk review to better understand the scope and scale of wild bird trade in Viet Nam and we are considering expanding our work to address challenges and limitations in the management of avian influenza and pandemic prevention, and foster law enforcement and regulations on bird conservation. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Species Conservation Coordinator is responsible for developing species conservation activities for WCS Viet Nam. This will include formative research to understand what species are in danger and why, then figure out how WCS can support to address those issues building upon its vast experience in wildlife health and combating illegal wildlife trade. S/he is also tasked to develop and execute a workplan and budget related to species conservation activities. This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended to meet developing needs. Responsibilities A. Research and development 1. Guides existing species conservation commitments, such as the conservation of the Rafetus swinhoei; 2. Deploys research initiatives to support new species conservation efforts in line with the WCS Viet Nam priorities, strategues and expertise, such as that involving threatened bird conservation; 3. Develops budget and forecasts for new plans on species conservation concerning threats from wildlife trafficking and risks to human health; 4. Interacts with other WCS technical teams, species specialists and donors to lead proposal development and reports; 5. Contributes to design and deliver capacity building activities on species conservation and protection for law enforcement and judicial officers and wildlife related authorities; 6. Works with the Policy and Law Enforcement Support team to ensure policies and procedures related to species conservation are kept to date; 7. Oversees database on species conservation research and field surveys. B. Networking and Partnership 8. Builds strong networks and maintains relationships with relevant government agencies, private sector companies, the donor community, sub-grants, laboratories, research institutions and influential individuals in wildlife conservation. C. Management and Supervision 9. Provides technical inputs on species conservation and issues arising during WCS operation in Viet Nam; and contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies; 10. Inducts training properly and timely to new staff on WCS’s species conservation activities. D. Others 11. Acts as the WCS’s representative at meetings/workshops as required; 12. Performs other related tasks as requested by the direct supervisor including provision of support to other areas of work and teams. Requirements Degree in a relevant field such as agricultural science, environmental science, forestry, rangeland management; Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar position, preferably in NGO or international organizations; Required knowledge about species, esp. species identification and species conservation priorities in Viet Nam, particularly relating to either turtles or birds; Required  research and development background/experience practical fieldwork experience in animal search; Desired skills and experience Verified track record working with relevant government agencies, donors, and other partners on biodiversity conservation and/or wildlife; An analytical mind with an openness to new ideas and innovations; Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; Ability to lead, and supervise a team including consultants; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese; Excellent computer skills (MS Office package, email, database management skills, internet); The capability to use technology (aerial and underwater drones, fish finder, camera trap, GiS etc.) in species conservation is an advantage; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/FUpXnsn175zS35WE9 latest by 23:59 of May 31, 2024. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Tue, 07 May 2024 09:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22642 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22292/Job-Opportunities-Learning-Management-System-Coordinator.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=22292 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22292&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22292/Job-Opportunities-Learning-Management-System-Coordinator.aspx Learning Management System Coordinator Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative Contract Type Full-time staff position Reports To Program Manager, Counter Wildlife Trafficking, Location This position can be remote or office-based in one of our country or regional program offices in Asia with a preference for Indonesia or Viet Nam Deadline 22:00 UTC+7 Wednesday 24th April 2024   Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With a presence in more than 60 countries, WCS has amassed biological knowledge, cultural understanding, and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS have now developed a Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI), a long-term leadership training program to develop the next generation of effective law enforcement leaders, who are committed to protecting wildlife, and who can collaborate across agencies, sectors, and countries to address the illegal wildlife trade.   Role Description A Learning Management System Coordinator is being recruited to support the coordination of the WCLI Online Learning Management System (LMS), as well as support the administration of learning materials and delivery of courses.   Responsibilities Producing guidelines for enhancing online content on the LMS: WCS has developed over two hundred lessons covering a range of topics that are ready to be enhanced by different country teams for implementation in different national contexts. The Learning Management System Coordinator will draw on their experience or conduct research into techniques to enhance lessons within the LMS and produce guides so that other WCS teams or their appointees can undertake their own improvements and contextualize content as needed, and then support the development of contextualized courses in the LMS. Enhance lessons on the LMS: The Learning Management System Coordinator will apply the enhancement methodology documented in point 1 above to lessons within the LMS for the global curriculum. This includes adding translations, videos, graphics, adjusting the instructional design, adjusting activities and anything else that improves the learner’s experience. The Learning Management System Coordinator can also update images, videos and graphic materials as required. Maintain repositories of learning materials: The Learning Management System Coordinator will develop and maintain repositories of learning materials for easy design of new courses, and collaboration with partners. Supporting course delivery through the LMS: As WCS and partners deliver courses through the LMS, the Learning Management System Coordinator will support the administration of courses, and where needed, conduct simple formative grading activities using marking criteria provided by subject matter experts and provide regular reports on learner’s progress, drawing from outputs in the LMS. Develop frameworks to analyze outputs from the current deliveries: The Learning Management System Coordinator will collate and analyze learning data through consultation with WCS teams, to inform course evaluations. This may include the development of bespoke dashboards or other reporting tools.   Required Skills and Experience Experience with capacity building for counter wildlife trafficking activities, or equivalent experience in adult education and capacity building in other sectors. High level of IT competence and digital literacy. Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills. Ability to research and acquire new skills quickly (specifically IT skills related to eLearning). Highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellence in their work. Good attention to detail, able to produce high-quality materials. Experience working as part of a global, multi-cultural team, operating mostly remotely. Desired Skills and Experience Experience with long-term capacity-building programs related to counter-wildlife trafficking. Fluency in a second language(s) would be valuable, particularly Vietnamese, Indonesian, Laotian or Spanish. Qualifications or experience related to instructional design and the use of online learning management systems. Creative skills; e.g. graphic design, filmmaking, and video editing skills. Competence with HTML, SQL, dashboarding and other relevant technical skills. Familiarity with online project collaboration tools (e.g. Asana, Trello, Basecamp etc). Applications Interested parties should submit a cover letter and CV with references to cwt@wcs.org by 22:00 UTC+7 Wednesday 24th April 2024 Nguyen, Thang Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22292 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22095/Procurement-Notice-Consultancy-service-providers-to-develop-guidelines-on-procedure-of-handling-cases-of-violating-legal-regulations-on-wildlife-protection.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=22095 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22095&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22095/Procurement-Notice-Consultancy-service-providers-to-develop-guidelines-on-procedure-of-handling-cases-of-violating-legal-regulations-on-wildlife-protection.aspx Activity name (as stated in the original proposal): Support application of tools to improve prosecutions of wildlife crimes with adequate sentencing  Service (to be performed): Develop guidelines on procedure of handling cases of violating legal regulations on wildlife protection   Location of Service provided: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and other provinces  Duration of Service’s performance: March - June 2024  WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga    I. Background  Over the past years, Viet Nam has exerted tremendous efforts to complete the national legal framework for wildlife protection; especially regulations on administrative and criminal sanctions against wildlife protection violations. However, in the process of implementation, it has been revealed that there remain some gaps and loopholes in the legal framework, which leads to inconsistent application of related regulations for law enforcement and judicial agencies, particularly regarding African pangolin scales, integral parts of wildlife, wildlife’s products, …  In that context, WCS would like to procure consultancy services to help develop visual guideline materials on the procedures for handling cases of violating legal regulations on wildlife protection (both in print and electronic formats). These materials will support the relevant authorities in effectively handling wildlife-related cases.  II. Objectives:  Provide guidance & disseminate the process of handling violations related to wildlife protection and notable issues for law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and judicial officers at the local level who directly handle wildlife-related cases;  Propose solutions to resolve difficulties and obstacles in handling wildlife-related cases and give relevant solutions. III. Description of work:  Activities  Outputs/ deliverables  Completed by  The constancy services are expected to:  1. Develop and finalize the plan in coordination with WCS;  2. Select & agree on the format for the guidance of cases report;  3. Build criteria for selecting appropriate content and cases correspondent with the purpose & format of the guidance;  4. Conduct field surveys in some localities and select typical cases;  5. Develop a draft, demo document/ construct a script for the guidance of a case report and notable issues for law enforcement and judicial officers at localities directly handling wildlife-related cases;  6. Exchange and finalize with WCS on the draft and demo document;  7. Consult with experts from law enforcement agencies, judiciaries, training institutions, and research institutions in related fields;  8. Develop and edit detailed content for publication materials (writing documents, filming...);  9. Organize meetings, and consultation workshops; Collect opinions from experts and relevant individuals/ units;  10. Finalize the publication, proceed with publishing procedures and announce the publication.  01 set of guidelines on the procedure of handling cases of violating legal regulations on wildlife protection (including 01 print publication & 01 electronic publication);  01 electronic publication on keynotes in the process of handling typical cases (Approximate duration: 15 mins);  01 consultation/ announcement workshop organized successfully  March-June 2024    IV. Requirements (selection criteria):  1. Press and media agencies/units in the field of law enforcement and justice, or related fields.  2. Experienced in developing and producing various types of publications/materials related to the topics of wildlife protection and high-tech crime in Viet Nam;  3. Experienced in developing communication and training materials, and publications for officials of law enforcement and judicial agencies such as police and prosecutors;  4. Have a team of experts, reporters, and editors who are knowledgeable about the issue of illegal wildlife trade in Viet Nam and the roles of law enforcement and judicial agencies in preventing and combating illegal wildlife trade;   5. Experienced in cooperating and coordinating with international organizations and non-governmental organizations to develop and produce similar publications is an advantage.    V. Application procedure:  Interested candidate(s) are invited to send   1. Agency capacity profile  2. Updated CVs with relevant working experience and products of all participants to the project;  3. A technical proposal with a detailed activity implementation plan;  4. A financial proposal (including the total of working days and daily rate/person including Personal Income Tax, the role of each person; and related fees for producing the materials)   to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 17/3/2024  Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted  Nguyen, Thang Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22095 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22046/Procurement-notice-Simultaneous-interpretation-English-Vietnamese.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=22046 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22046&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/22046/Procurement-notice-Simultaneous-interpretation-English-Vietnamese.aspx Service (to be performed): Simultaneous interpretation (English-Vietnamese and vice versa) for the National Dissemination workshop for “One Health Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 at the Human-Animal-Environment Interface in Vietnam with a focus on free-ranging and captive wildlife” project Location of Service provided: Ha Noi Duration of Service’s performance: March 2024     I. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Estimated quantity Payment schedule English – Vietnamese (and vice versa) interpretation in meeting/workshop on One Health, veterinary and wildlife in Hanoi.   Simultaneous interpretation done fluently in the workshop   March 06, 2024 4 Hours (AM) (0.5 day) Payment will be made one time within 15 days upon approval by WCS on completed service(s) Total estimated hours:  morning (4 hours) II. Requirements (selection criteria): University and/or advanced degree(s) in English interpretation and translation; Minimum of five years of professional experience in simultaneous interpretation between English -and Vietnamese languages in veterinary, One Health, and wildlife-related topics. III. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before noon time of February 27, 2024 CVs with proof of relevant experience Proposed daily rates in VND, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc. Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22046 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21648/Recruitment-Consultant-to-conducting-quick-researchsurvey-to-understand-the-current-situation-of-local-people-from-Quang-Binh-migrate-to-work-in-Malaysia.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21648 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21648&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21648/Recruitment-Consultant-to-conducting-quick-researchsurvey-to-understand-the-current-situation-of-local-people-from-Quang-Binh-migrate-to-work-in-Malaysia.aspx Service (to be performed):Conducting quick research/survey to understand the current situation of local people from Quang Binh migrate to work in Malaysia. Location of Service provided: Quang Binh province (tentative: Quang Ninh and Bo Trach district) Duration of Service’s performance: 12/2023 – 02/2024 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Viet Anh   I. Background:  Pre-COVID-19, people from Quang Binh province were often recruited and brought to other countries like Malaysia, and Korea…for working, both via official and unofficial gateways. In 2018 and 2019, in the whole province, more than 7 thousand workers were working abroad through official channels. During the COVID-19 period, these activities seemed to have slowed down due to the strict travel, disease controlling and immigration policies in Viet Nam and other countries. In 2020, according to statistics from the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of the province, only about 2 thousand workers in Quang Binh province were allowed to go abroad to work through official channels. From the end of 2022, in a post-COVID context, the local government continued the policies, support, and promotion of the recruitment of residents for labour export. With the support and promotion from the local government, the number of people who registered for labour export increased. However, besides the majority of workers registering to work abroad through official channels; many organizations and individuals also find ways to bring Quang Binh workers abroad illegally under the guise of "labor export", or conduct illegal immigration activities. While many workers are motivated to work to elevate their financial status, a few workers changed the goal of their trips to a more negative direction such as running away to find another job instead of fulfilling the signed labor contract with the employers, or participating in illegal activities in the host country; this brought negative impacts to Viet Nam as well as other residents. To further understand this issue, WCS Viet Nam plans to conduct a quick research/survey to collect and analyse information regarding Vietnamese citizens from Quang Binh going to Malaysia as labour export post-COVID-19; the finding from this research/survey will serve as the basis for further research and intervention in the future. WCS Viet Nam needs to recruit consultants to carry out this research/survey on the situation of migrant workers from Quang Binh to Malaysia II. Objectives: To get an update situation of the citizens of Quang Binh who work in Malaysia through official and unofficial channels and their issues while working and staying in Malaysia, including violation of legal regulations of the host country, since post-COVID-19 up to the date. II. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule Activity 1: Develop a plan to conduct the research/survey, including reviewing available documents, and revise and finalize based on WCS’s comments. A research/survey implementation plan with clear methodology, subjects, and survey locations approved by WCS. The plan could be adjusted based on the actual situation when conducting a field survey. Dec 2023     To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS First payment after completing Activity 1&2, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS. Activity 2: Conduct desk field survey following the plan, and methodology approved by WCS Brief about progress and result of the survey when half task of the survey being conducted (in Vietnamese). Trip survey brief when it is completed (in Vietnamese) Photos and collected relevant documents (if any) The second week of Jan 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS Activity 3: Compile the results of the survey and develop a survey report about Vietnamese citizens from Quang Binh migrating to work in Malaysia and their related issues during work and stay in the country, post-COVID-19 until now. The report should answer to questions listed in Appendix B_Research question (available upon request) A survey report in Vietnamese approved by WCS. The first week of Feb 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS Final payment after completing Activity 3, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS. Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS (Detailed work plan with a timeframe to be discussed, weekly update, and agreed prior to contract execution). IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Be Vietnamese Have a graduate/postgraduate degree in journalism, environment, law, social science, or related majors to this survey topic. Possess 3-5 years of experience in conducting research/field surveys related to this topic, especially about trading of wildlife and its products, or other environmental issues. Demontrade a minimum 3 years of experience in carrying out activities in Quang Binh, and an understanding economic and social issues in this area. Exhibit good skills in developing plans and implementing field surveys. Have good skills in information compilation and developing survey reports by Vietnamese. V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before noon time of 23 Dec 2023: 1. A technical proposal including a CV and a research/survey implementation plan with clear methodology, subjects, and survey locations; 2. A financial proposal (in VND, the estimated total number of working days and daily rates, field trip costs, if any, and all taxes and fees, such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.) Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21648 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21575/Recruitment-Consultant-to-support-to-develop-a-report-on-the-situation-of-wildlife-crime-and-law-enforcement-responses-in-Viet-Nam-in-2022-2023.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21575 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21575&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21575/Recruitment-Consultant-to-support-to-develop-a-report-on-the-situation-of-wildlife-crime-and-law-enforcement-responses-in-Viet-Nam-in-2022-2023.aspx Service (to be performed): Support to develop a report on the situation of wildlife crime and law enforcement responses in Viet Nam in 2022-2023. Location of Service provided: Ha Noi Duration of Service’s performance: Dec 2023 – Aug 2024   I. Background: Since 2016, WCS Viet Nam has worked with the Criminal Statistics Bureau (CSB or Department 2) of Supreme People’s Procuracy (SPP) of Viet Nam on collecting data, assessing the situation of wildlife violations and crime, and measuring how relevant law enforcement and judicial agencies have responded to the situation. To date, three reports for the periods of 2013-2017, 2018-2019, and 2020-2021 have been developed and published. Implementing the cooperation plan between WCS and the SPP in 2023-2024, WCS Viet Nam will continue to work with the SPP’s Department 2 to assess the wildlife violations nationwide; and develop a report on the situation of wildlife crime and the law enforcement response in Viet Nam in 2022-2023. To support WCS Viet Nam and the SPP’s Department in implementing a series of activities to prepare, collect, and analyze data and then develop the report, WCS Viet Nam needs to recruit a consultant group to carry out some specified tasks. II. Objectives: A group of consultants will cooperate with WCS Viet Nam and the SPP’s Department 2 to carry out activities to achieve the following objectives: To improve the knowledge and skills of prosecutors/officials in charge of data collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for reporting crime situation purposes. To propose the integration of automated data collection and statistical form of wildlife cases into the existing database management system for data statistics and analysis purposes. To assess the situation of wildlife crime nationwide and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in handling wildlife crime cases from 2022 to 2023. III. Description of work: The group of consultants will carry out the following activities: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Tentative timeline Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule 1. Review and improve the toolkit for data collection, criminal statistics, and data analysis: Review and provide comments to the toolkit developed by WCS Viet Nam and the SPP’s Department 2, including data collection forms and guidance. Consult with relevant officials in the prosecution system and work with WCS Viet Nam and the SPP’s Department 2 to test and finalize the toolkit. New automated versions of the data collection form and guidance will be finalized and approved. Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS First payment after completing Activity 1&2&3, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS. 2. Enhancing capacity for data collection, analysis and interpretation, and statistical report writing for relevant officials/prosecutors: Participate in the development of training programs and materials. Develop consultation content on the data collection toolkit Provide comments on training materials developed by other independent experts. Training agenda A set of training materials will be developed and approved. Dec 2023 – Jan 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS Propose the integration of the automated data collection and statistical form of wildlife crime cases developed above (Act 1) into the existing database system of the procuracies: Conduct a feasibility study and propose the integration of the automated forms developed by WCS Viet Nam and the SPP’s Department 2 into the existing database system of procuracies Consult with relevant officials of other law enforcement and judicial agencies about the proposal. A proposal for integration of automated data collection and statistical form of wildlife crime cases into the existing database system of the procuracies will be developed and consulted. Jan – March 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS 3. Data collection, verification and validation of wildlife crime cases: Guide local officials/prosecutors to use data collection forms to collect data and report wildlife crime cases nationwide during 2022-2023. Compile data collected from provinces and cities into one dataset. Compile collected reports of the situation of wildlife violations and crime by provinces and cities. Review collected data then consult/clarify information with relevant officials/agencies and correct (if any). Support preparing for field visits to selected provinces/cities to verify and validate collected data (tentative: 3 trips to 3 provinces): select location, prepare data and material; Review and compile field visit results. Compile and clean the dataset. A dataset of wildlife crime cases in the period of 2022-2023 nationwide will be collected, verified and validated. Reports on wildlife crime situation and the law enforcement response in 2022-2023 by provinces and cities will be collected and compiled. Field visit trip report. Jan – April 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS Final payment after completing Activity 4&5, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS. 4. Data analysis and report development: Study and review three reports from the previous periods and propose an outline for the report on the situation of wildlife crime and law enforcement responses in Viet Nam for the period of 2022-2023. Analyse collected data and develop a report by using the approved report outline, including revising and finalizing the report based on comments from WCS Viet Nam,  the SPP’s Department 2, and other independent experts who are selected and proposed by WCS Viet Nam. The content of the report includes three main parts but is not limited to: Wildlife crime situation (number of cases, types of violations, violated species, etc.); Results of law enforcement efforts of the criminal justice system. Advantages and disadvantages in the application of the relevant laws and policies; and recommendations to improve the legal framework and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement and judicial agencies. A report outline will be finalized and approved. A report on the situation of wildlife crime and the law enforcement responses in Viet Nam in 2022-2023 will be developed and approved. Mar – Aug 2024 To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed upon by WCS Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the consultants’ proposal and agreed upon by WCS IV. Requirements (selection criteria): The consultant group responsible for coordinating with WCS Vietnam and Department 2, SPP to implement the activities must meet the following criteria: Team leader: Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work to ensure commitment and quality, must meet the following criteria: Have a postgraduate degree in law, criminology, or related majors; Possess in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, especially regarding wildlife crime in Viet Nam; Have a minimum of 15 years of experience working in law enforcement; with a preference for experience in criminal statistics and the development of crime reports within the procuracy system; Demonstrate knowledge and experience in developing data collection and analysis forms, and crime statistical database systems; designing training programs and materials to improve the capacity of officials/prosecutors on criminal statistics work; analyzing and evaluating the situation of violations and crimes in general, and related to wildlife in particular. Exhibit strong analytical data and statistical evidence-based writing skills. Demonstrate the ability to establish relationships with units of the procuracy system from central to local levels; and relevant law enforcement agencies in provinces and cities during the process of data collection and consultation on wildlife crime situations. Senior team member: Have a graduate/postgraduate degree in law, criminology or related majors; Knowledgeable of the criminal justice system, especially relating to wildlife crime in Viet Nam; Have at least 15 years of experience working in law enforcement; with a preference for experience in the procuracy system; Have knowledge and experience in coordinating data collection, analysis and report development assessing criminal situation and effectiveness of law enforcement responses; Exhibit strong analytical data and statistical evidence base writing skills. Other team members: Have a graduate/postgraduate degree in law, criminology or related majors; Demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system; Possess strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in data and information compilation and report development.   V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before noon time of 17 Dec 2023 1. A technical proposal including methodology, personnel plan, CVs of all group members, and related products; 2. A financial proposal (in VND, the estimated total number of working days and daily rates for each member, field trip costs, if any, and all taxes and fees, such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.) Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21575 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21508/Recruitment-Bilingual-English-Vietnamese-interpreter.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21508 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21508&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21508/Recruitment-Bilingual-English-Vietnamese-interpreter.aspx Service (to be performed): Simultaneous interpretation for the training course on “Evidence in the handling of wildlife-related cases”. Location of Services: Ninh Binh city Duration of Service’s performance: Dec. 12-15, 2023   I. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Estimated quantity Payment schedule Simultaneous interpretation for a 4-day training course from English to Vietnamese and vice versa (a team of 2 persons) Simultaneous interpretation is done fluently in the meeting 15 December 2023 04 days (not including travel days before and after the course) Payment will be made 01 time(s) within 15 days upon approval by WCS on completed service(s) for this training Total allotted time (total working days):  04 days/person II. Requirements (selection criteria): University and/or advanced degree(s) in English/English interpretation and translation; Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in simultaneous interpretation between English -and Vietnamese languages; Experience of simultaneous interpretation in law, wildlife trafficking crimes, cybercrime, and financial investigation are desired. Candidates based in Northern Vietnam are preferred II. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before noon time of December 8, 2023 1. CVs with proof of relevant experience 2. Proposed daily rates in VND, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc. Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21508 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21498/Recruitment-Consultants-to-develop-and-deliver-a-3-day-training-course-on-using-digital-and-financial-evidence-to-investigate-and-prosecute-wildlife-crime.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21498 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21498&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21498/Recruitment-Consultants-to-develop-and-deliver-a-3-day-training-course-on-using-digital-and-financial-evidence-to-investigate-and-prosecute-wildlife-crime.aspx Service (to be performed): Develop training materials and deliver a 3-day training course on using digital and financial evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime for prosecutors in the WLCI program in Viet Nam. Support an internationally recognized accreditation for a training course on using digital and financial evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime. Location of Service provided: Remote and/or in-person as mutually agreed Duration of Service’s performance: December 2023 - January 2024 I. Background:  Wildlife-related crime is considered a transnational organized crime and is associated with other types of crime such as money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption. Wildlife traffickers are using more sophisticated methods and information technology to move, hide and launder their illicit proceeds, such as cash smuggling, trade-based money laundering, shell companies, and other informal value transfer systems, and cryptocurrencies. Cyber-enabled crime has grown rapidly in recent years, along with the growth of the internet, usually outpacing the ability of law enforcement officers to counter it. While wildlife traffickers make direct use of cyber platforms to sell illegal wildlife products, they also make use of the digitization and globalization of financial systems to obscure profits and circumvent traditional checks on financial activity. In Viet Nam, according to Article 3 of the Resolution 3/2019 of the Supreme Court’s Judge Council, wildlife crime is considered as a predicate offence for money laundering crime. WCS’s training needs assessment with selected prosecutors and judges in Viet Nam have identified that they mostly focus on handling the predicate offences which are the offences against regulations on the management and protection of wild animals, and offences against regulations on the management and protection of endangered, rare animals, but not their illicit proceeds as the subject of money laundering offence. There are a few reasons for this problem including a lack of knowledge on conducting and monitoring the financial investigation into wildlife crime to explore the types of evidence that need to be collected during law enforcement operations, identify offenders and assets obtained with proceeds of crimes; and limited skills to examine financial documents, trace and analyze financial flows. WCS Viet Nam will collaborate with the Supreme People’s Procuracy (SPP) and designated lecturers and trainers to conduct a training course on using digital and financial evidence to prosecute wildlife crime for 20 in-service prosecutors who are joining the Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI) program in Viet Nam. Therefore, we are seeking an international consultancy service to conduct a 3-day training course as well as prepare for an internationally recognized accreditation of this training course.   II. Objectives: Selected consultant(s) will work closely with WCS Viet Nam’s Program Manager and other relevant WCS staff members and the training team, when it is appropriate to: develop and deliver a 3-day training course on collecting, analyzing, and using financial information and digital data as evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime. support the application for an internationally accredited program of the 4-day training course on using digital and financial evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife. III. Description of work: The selected international consultant(s) will work closely with WCS Viet Nam’s Program Manager and other relevant WCS staff members and the training team to execute, but may not limited to, the following activities: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by (Tentatively) 1. Develop and deliver a 3-day training course on using digital and financial evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime for prosecutors. Work with WCS on the training agenda. Develop the training materials (including session plans, PowerPoints presentations, practical exercises, and workbook for participants) on the following topics: An understanding of international standards for financial investigation and anti-money laundering. Prosecuting wildlife crime using financial investigation. Evidence gathering plan and tactics. Money laundering through offshore structures & jurisdictions. Obtaining evidence from international jurisdictions. Develop relevant case studies for group work in the training. Facilitate a 3-day training course Agreed training agenda. Developed training materials (e.g., session plans, PPT presentations, handouts, practical exercises, case studies and workbook for participants) The training content is delivered as designed and agreed with WCS Viet Nam. Training report. Dec. 2023 2. Provide support for the internationally recognized accreditation of the training course on using digital and financial evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife crime. Work with WCS to prepare the relevant documents and accomplish the required procedures for accreditation. Certificate of Attendance awarded for participants Jan. 2024   Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the proposal of the consultant(s) and agreed by WCS IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Experience in instructional management and development of training programs for law enforcement and judiciary. Be a qualified awarding organization to provide internationally recognized accreditation for the training programs for law enforcement and judiciary. Demonstrated profiles in training law enforcement and judicial officials, preferably those with experience in Asia. Excellent coordination, communication, and facilitation skills. Experience working at the interface of NGO and Government on law enforcement. Knowledge of wildlife trafficking, anti-money laundering and financial investigation to support prosecution and conviction of wildlife crime is an advantage. Previous experience with WCS is an advantage. V. Application procedure: Interested applicants/firms should submit: a statement of capacity (no longer than 2 pages) that demonstrates their capacity to undertake this term of reference including experience providing similar services, appropriate technical expertise, and capability. Brief proposal (no longer than 3 pages) of their proposed approach to this assignment, including a financial proposal. two references from previous clients for related services. Applications should be submitted via email to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 on Dec. 8, 2023. Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21498 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21507/Recruitment-External-Audit-of-DEFRAIWT-Project.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21507 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21507&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21507/Recruitment-External-Audit-of-DEFRAIWT-Project.aspx 1. INTRODUCTION Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a non-profit, US-based private organization that saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. With secured grants from various Governments and private donors, WCS has worked in Viet Nam since 2006 with government, civil society, and media partners to strengthen the commitment and institutional capacity of key agencies to combat wildlife trafficking. We facilitate collaboration and cross-agency action at domestic and international scales between key law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, natural resource regulatory agencies and civil society organizations. During the period from July 01, 2022, to December 30, 2023, WCS has received funding from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to implement a project titled “Exploring drivers of wild meat consumption and interventions in Vietnam”. To comply with donor’s regulation, WCS Viet Nam Office is seeking a well-organized audit firm or an independent qualified assessor to conduct an external audit to review whether the total claims were fully and solely expended for the purposes set out in the original application (or as subsequently agreed with the Department) and following the terms and conditions for the grant. To ensure the quality and transparency of the auditing process, we will provide relevant documents, access to relevant legal documents, correspondence, and any other information deemed necessary to this process. 2. DETAILS OF THE PROJECT AND REQUESTED SERVICES 2.1. Project name: Exploring drivers of wild meat consumption and interventions in Viet Nam. 2.2. Project period: 01/07/2022 – 30/12/2023 2.3. Total project funding: £99,998 for personnel cost, program/activities cost and overhead cost. Please see more details in the project agreement upon request. 2.4. Service: Financial Audit. The audit shall be conducted per DEFRA guidelines for spending and reporting or otherwise as agreed between donor and recipient. 2.5. Reports: Independent auditors’ report and management letter. As set forth in the Schedule 2 of the project agreement, the auditors’ report must be in English and include the following wordings: Name of Organization: Project Title: Project Ref No: I have examined the accounts, records and claims relating to this grant for the period [start date] to [end date]. I confirm that the total grant monies of [£total claimed] were fully and solely expended for the purposes set out in the original application (or as subsequently agreed with Defra) and in accordance with the terms and conditions for the grant.   2.6. Audit tentative schedule: Timeline Scope of work By 15th Dec 2023 Auditors selected and contracted Feb – Mar 2024 Auditors work in the WCS office in Hanoi (3 days) By 20th Apr 2024 Auditor to send draft audit report to WCS 15th May 2024 Final audit report The final audit report and management letter must be submitted as soon as possible but no later than the specified date in the schedule in the above table with 3 copies. 3. Required Qualification of Auditor/Auditing Firm The audit team lead must own an international chartered accountancy qualification (E.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CPA) Must have experience in financial audits for NGO projects. Experience in financial audits for DEFRA projects is an advantage. 4. Proposal The proposal must incorporate the following information: Understanding of the TOR and the activities that are implemented by WCS Audit approach CVs of audit team members Audit plan Financial proposal (Fee should be quoted in VND including out-of-pocket expenses) Interested candidates are invited to send applications to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before noon time, Monday, December 4, 2023   Nguyen, Thang Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21507 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21454/Recruitment-Consultant-to-deploy-drone-flights-on-the-listed-below-lakes-to-detect-any-suspicious-signs-of-R-Swinhoei.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21454 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21454&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21454/Recruitment-Consultant-to-deploy-drone-flights-on-the-listed-below-lakes-to-detect-any-suspicious-signs-of-R-Swinhoei.aspx Service (to be performed): Deploy drone flights as many hours as possible on the listed below lakes to detect any suspicious signs of R. Swinhoei Location of Service provided: Suoi Hai lake (Ha Noi), Yen Lap lake (Quang Ninh) and Song Sao and Khe Da lakes (Nghe An) Duration of Service’s performance: Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Dang Phuong Linh/Hoang Bich Thuy   I. Background:  In the past few years, WCS and the Asian Turtle Program (ATP) under Indo-Myanmar Conservation conducted intensive interview surveys in lakes of Suoi Hai, Ha Noi (Lat. 21.153097, Long. 105.389841, area: ~1,200 square ha), Yen Lap, Quang Ninh province (Lat. 20.995403, Long. 106.922226, area: ~1,300 square ha) to identify more Rafetus Swinhoei (the Yangtze giant softshell turtle) individuals. In the past few years, the team extended the effort to investigate the Hieu River in Nghe An, e.g., Song Sao lake, Nghĩa Lam and Nghia Son Commune, Nghia Dan district (Lat. 19 23 14.2; Long. 105 28 59.6; area: ~1,100 square ha) and Khe Da lake in Nghia Duc commune, Nghia Dan District, Nghe An province (Lat. 19 13 41.4; Long. 105 20 43.9; area: ~270 square ha). Both lakes belong to the TH True milk group who allow a group of 15 and 6 fishermen to fish on each lake respectively. In the current award, we are seeking two independent experts to support our field team in appling drones to search for additional R Swinhoei individuals at Suoi Hai lake (Ha Noi), Yen Lap lake (Quang Ninh), Song Sao Lake and Khe Da lakes (Nghe An). II. Objectives: In collaboration with WCS’s field team to deploy drones and collect images in four listed lakes to verify R. Swinhoei’s occurrence and distribution in the four lakes. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule Coordinate with WCS field team to deploy drone flights as many hours as possible on the four lakes to detect any suspicious signs of R. Swinhoei Minimum 50 images from each lake Dec. 2023 – Jan 2024 See below estimation Advance will be made before each trip and final clearance will be done 15 days (about 2 weeks) after the approval of submitted final invoices.   Total allotted time (total working days): The suggested numbers of working days, including travel time, is subject to change in line with other member of the field team, field weather conditions and resources available (approximately 7 days per lake)   IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Having a certificate in drone operation, such as the Drone Flying 101 course on the website https://pilotinstitute.com or an equivalent certification. Possessing a minimum of 100 hours of experience in drone surveying.  Having experience with drone models such as Mavic Air 2S, Autel EVO II Pro V3, and Mavic 2 Zoom is an advantage. V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of November 24, 2023 CVs with proof of relevant experience in drone surveying; Financial proposal (estimated total number of working days and daily rates in VND, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.) Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21454 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21441/Recruitment-Consultant-teamagency-to-coordinate-present-and-organize-the-consultation-meeting.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21441 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21441&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21441/Recruitment-Consultant-teamagency-to-coordinate-present-and-organize-the-consultation-meeting.aspx Service (to be performed): Consultant team/agency to coordinate, present and organize the consultation meeting Location of Service provided: Ha Noi Duration of Service’s performance: Nov-Dec 2023 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga   I. Background:  Since the spread of COVID-19, the Government have issued several regulations and orders to strengthen the wildlife trade management as well as to better prevent the risks of zoonotic diseases transmissions between wildlife and humans like the Directive No. 29/CT-TTg in 2020 on urgent solutions for wildlife protection that aimed at enhancing monitoring and law enforcement of wildlife trade, consumption, and farming management to reduce the risks of future zoonotic pathogen outbreaks, and Directive No. 04/CT-TTg in 2022 on urgent measures to protect migrating wild birds in Viet Nam, Circular 26/2022/TT-BNNPTNT on management and traceability of forestry products including wildlife… In the last quarters, WCS conducted a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey in Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh, to understand the scope of the wild meat market including motivations for sale/consumption, perception of health risks, and effective barriers to sale and consumption. Some of the key findings from the KAP survey showed that there is a limitation in the knowledge of restaurateurs, consumers and potential consumers who participated in the KAP study on infectious zoonotic diseases from wildlife to humans. In addition, WCS developed the policy brief on health risk management associated with wildlife trade and consumption and guidelines of mitigation measures. Therefore, WCS is looking for a group of experts/consultancy agency to organize a consultation meeting to share the developed materials with relevant stakeholders to raise their awareness of the health risks and consult the measures to prevent health risks associated with wildlife trade and consumption. II. Objectives: To organize a consultation meeting to share the developed documents with relevant stakeholders to raise their awareness of the risks and consult the measures to prevent health risks associated with wildlife trade and consumption. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule Organize consultation meeting(s)  to consult for the completion of the guideline and policy brief on health risks associated with wildlife trade and consumption, and mitigation measures Coordinate with WCS to develop and finalize the plan and agenda for the consultation meeting; Secure the approval for organizing the meeting as needed; Prepare required paperwork and materials for the meeting; Identify and invite the appropriate consultants/guest speakers and participants among the One Health stakeholders, including but not limited to: representatives from animal health, public health, food safety agencies and local authorities from some provinces/cities, such as Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Thai Binh… Develop the invitation and collect confirmations from participants and consultants; Work closely with the expert group and WCS to prepare and finalize the contents for presentations and facilitation script, present the materials at the meeting; Co-chair and facilitate sessions at the meeting; Collect and summarize the comments, feedback from the participants, and results of the meeting to include in the meeting report.   The consultation meeting organized successfully; Participant list; Final meeting materials; Meeting report Nov-Dec 2023   One time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS Total allotted time (total working days): Agreed upon consultation with WCS IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Having skills and 5-10-year experience in providing consulting services in different areas; Having experiences in conducting at least 10 workshops, conferences, and research in various fields, with different target groups, especially with the One Health network stakeholders; Priority is given to the consultation team that has experience in conducting research related to One Health. V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of November 22, 2023 1.    Personnel plan with CVs; 2.    List of related events organized; 3.    Financial proposal (in VND, estimated total number of working days and daily rates of member(s), including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.) Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21441 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21422/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21422 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21422&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21422/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts.aspx Service (to be performed): Short-term consultancy to co-host a (or a series of) consultation workshop on crime scripts and development of a preventative policing strategy on wild meat consumption, especially wild birds and mammals Location of Service provided:  Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Bac Ninh Duration of Service’s performance: 11/2023 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Quynh Anh   I. Background:   Wild meat consumption remains popular in Vietnam, even during the COVID-19 pandemic and despite law enforcement and communication efforts aimed at reducing consumption of protected species. Since December 2022, WCS Viet Nam conducted a literature review on wild meat trade and consumption in Viet Nam with a focus on the North; and a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey  on wild meat consumption in selected restaurants in Ha Noi and Bac Ninh and Ha Nam, Viet Nam to have an overview the situation of wild meat trade and consumption with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. With the inputs from literature reviews and KAP survey, WCS developed a crime script on the wildlife trade and consumption applicable in the three surveyed locations. Results will be used to develop a crime preventative strategy combining enforcement and behaviour change interventions. WCS would like to conduct consultations workshop with related stakeholders from Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh to vet information and get more inputs, comments on the crime script and crime preventative strategy this November 2023. II. Objectives: WCS will hire 01 consultant to co-host, and facilitate different sessions, and supervise the organization of the consultation workshop. Detailed tasks are elaborated in the below section. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Payment schedule Review and provide technical comments on presentations and meeting handouts/documents Comments and inputs into Final presentations & meeting documents approved by WCS 10/11/2023 One time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS Co-host, facilitate, organize, and invite participants to participate in the meeting. Review and provide overall guidance on the logistic arrangement for the organization of the workshop: 01 consultation meeting with LEAs in Ha Noi 02 consultations with restaurant owners in Ha Nam, & Bac Ninh 02 consultations with CSOs in Ha Noi, Ha Nam & Bac Ninh The consultation meeting is successfully organized 16-18/11/2023   IV.Requirements (selection criteria): Having a Ph.D. in Forestry, Law, Criminology, or relevant fields. At least five years of experience teaching legal documents in the forestry sector to government officers and business owners. Experience working with NGOs or/and government agencies. V.Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send i, Email of interest ii, Updated CV with relevant working experience and products iii, Financial proposal includes specifying the total estimated number of working days and the daily rate in Vietnamese Dong (VND), and related expense meeting organization. to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 15/11/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21422 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21421/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-different-sessions-and-supervise-the-organization-of-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts-and-development-of-a-preventative-policing-strategy-on-wild-meat-consumption-especially-wild-birds-and-mam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21421 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21421&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21421/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-different-sessions-and-supervise-the-organization-of-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts-and-development-of-a-preventative-policing-strategy-on-wild-meat-consumption-especially-wild-birds-and-mam.aspx Service (to be performed): Short-term consultancy to co-host a (or a series of) consultation workshop on crime scripts and development of a preventative policing strategy on wild meat consumption, especially wild birds and mammals Location of Service provided:  Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Bac Ninh Duration of Service’s performance: 11/2023 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Quynh Anh   I. Background:   Wild meat consumption remains popular in Vietnam, even during the COVID-19 pandemic and despite law enforcement and communication efforts aimed at reducing consumption of protected species. Since December 2022, WCS Viet Nam conducted a literature review on wild meat trade and consumption in Viet Nam with a focus on the North; and a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey  on wild meat consumption in selected restaurants in Ha Noi and Bac Ninh and Ha Nam, Viet Nam to have an overview the situation of wild meat trade and consumption with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. With the inputs from literature reviews and KAP survey, WCS developed a crime script on the wildlife trade and consumption applicable in the three surveyed locations. Results will be used to develop a crime preventative strategy combining enforcement and behaviour change interventions. WCS would like to conduct consultations workshop with related stakeholders from Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh to vet information and get more inputs, comments on the crime script and crime preventative strategy this November 2023. II. Objectives: WCS will hire 01 consultant to co-host, and facilitate different sessions, and supervise the organization of the consultation workshop. Detailed tasks are elaborated in the below section. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Payment schedule Review and provide technical comments on presentations and meeting handouts/documents Comments and inputs into Final presentations & meeting documents approved by WCS 10/11/2023 One time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS Co-host, facilitate, organize, and invite participants to participate in the meeting. Review and provide overall guidance on the logistic arrangement for the organization of the workshop: 01 consultation meeting with LEAs in Ha Noi 02 consultations with restaurant owners in Ha Nam, & Bac Ninh 02 consultations with CSOs in Ha Noi, Ha Nam & Bac Ninh The consultation meeting is successfully organized 16-18/11/2023   IV.Requirements (selection criteria): Having a Ph.D. in Forestry, Law, Criminology, or relevant fields. At least five years of experience teaching legal documents in the forestry sector to government officers and business owners. Experience working with NGOs or/and government agencies. V.Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send i, Email of interest ii, Updated CV with relevant working experience and products iii, Financial proposal includes specifying the total estimated number of working days and the daily rate in Vietnamese Dong (VND), and related expense meeting organization. to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 15/11/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21421 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21420/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-different-sessions-and-supervise-the-organization-of-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts-and-development-of-a-preventative-policing-strategy-on-wild-meat-consumption-especially-wild-birds-and-mam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21420 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21420&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21420/Recruitment-Consultant-to-co-host-and-facilitate-different-sessions-and-supervise-the-organization-of-the-consultation-workshop-on-crime-scripts-and-development-of-a-preventative-policing-strategy-on-wild-meat-consumption-especially-wild-birds-and-mam.aspx Service (to be performed): Short-term consultancy to co-host a (or a series of) consultation workshop on crime scripts and development of a preventative policing strategy on wild meat consumption, especially wild birds and mammals Location of Service provided:  Ha Noi, Ha Nam, Bac Ninh Duration of Service’s performance: 11/2023 WCS’s person in charge (PIC): Nguyen Quynh Anh   I. Background:   Wild meat consumption remains popular in Vietnam, even during the COVID-19 pandemic and despite law enforcement and communication efforts aimed at reducing consumption of protected species. Since December 2022, WCS Viet Nam conducted a literature review on wild meat trade and consumption in Viet Nam with a focus on the North; and a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey  on wild meat consumption in selected restaurants in Ha Noi and Bac Ninh and Ha Nam, Viet Nam to have an overview the situation of wild meat trade and consumption with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. With the inputs from literature reviews and KAP survey, WCS developed a crime script on the wildlife trade and consumption applicable in the three surveyed locations. Results will be used to develop a crime preventative strategy combining enforcement and behaviour change interventions. WCS would like to conduct consultations workshop with related stakeholders from Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh to vet information and get more inputs, comments on the crime script and crime preventative strategy this November 2023. II. Objectives: WCS will hire 01 consultant to co-host, and facilitate different sessions, and supervise the organization of the consultation workshop. Detailed tasks are elaborated in the below section. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Payment schedule Review and provide technical comments on presentations and meeting handouts/documents Comments and inputs into Final presentations & meeting documents approved by WCS 10/11/2023 One time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS Co-host, facilitate, organize, and invite participants to participate in the meeting. Review and provide overall guidance on the logistic arrangement for the organization of the workshop: 01 consultation meeting with LEAs in Ha Noi 02 consultations with restaurant owners in Ha Nam, & Bac Ninh 02 consultations with CSOs in Ha Noi, Ha Nam & Bac Ninh The consultation meeting is successfully organized 16-18/11/2023   IV.Requirements (selection criteria): Having a Ph.D. in Forestry, Law, Criminology, or relevant fields. At least five years of experience teaching legal documents in the forestry sector to government officers and business owners. Experience working with NGOs or/and government agencies. V.Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send i, Email of interest ii, Updated CV with relevant working experience and products iii, Financial proposal includes specifying the total estimated number of working days and the daily rate in Vietnamese Dong (VND), and related expense meeting organization. to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 15/11/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21420 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21175/Recruitment-Consultant-to-develop-an-analysis-tool-that-includes-standardized-and-automated-forms-and-templates-for-collecting-wildlife-crime-cases-to-develop-an-analysis-report.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21175 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21175&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21175/Recruitment-Consultant-to-develop-an-analysis-tool-that-includes-standardized-and-automated-forms-and-templates-for-collecting-wildlife-crime-cases-to-develop-an-analysis-report.aspx Activity name: Collect data and develop analysis report of wildlife crime situation, period 2022-2023. Service (to be performed): Software development on Microsoft Excel using the VBA programming language to develop an analysis tool that includes standardized and automated forms and templates for collecting wildlife crime cases to develop an analysis report. Location of Service provided (tentatively): Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and remotely Duration of Service’s performance: Oct 2023 – March 2024   I. Background: Since 2016, WCS started working with the Criminal Statistics Bureau (CSB or Department 2) of Supreme People’s Procuracy (SPP) on collecting data and developing reports on wildlife violations, crimes and law enforcement. However, the data collection and statistical analysis processes have been manual, resulting in significant time and effort requirements. In order to address these challenges and streamline the workflow, we aim to develop an analysis tool that incorporates standardized and automated Microsoft Excel forms and templates. This tool will enable efficient data collection on wildlife crime cases nationwide and facilitate the generation of analysis reports in subsequent periods. Therefore, we are seeking a consultant who can conduct research and propose the optimal solution for developing this tool. II. Objectives: The consultant will cooperate with WCS and its partner to carry out activities to achieve the following objectives: Survey the current status, collect requirements and propose software solution Software development on Microsoft Excel to develop, finalize and maintain a standardized and automated analysis tool, including Microsoft Excel forms and templates for data collection and statistics of criminal wildlife cases. To provide training sessions of the developed tool to the users from WCS and relevant partner agency III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Tentative timeline Allotted time (# of days) Survey the current status, collect requirements and and propose software solutions to ensure the feasible structure of Microsoft Excel forms and templates, including attending meetings with the WCS focal person Solutions agreed by WCS Oct 20, 2023 Based on an agreement between the consultant and WCS.   Software development on Microsoft Excel using VBA programming language to build Excel forms and templates (about 100 data fields) to automatically collect and synthesize information of wildlife cases such as incident date and location, involved people, evidence, etc. Details of data fields and extract request will be discussed and agreed later with WCS. Microsoft Excel forms and templates for data collection and statistics will be fully drafted and revised based on comments from WCS. Oct 27, 2023 Deliver two in-person training sessions and collect comments to improve forms and templates in training courses for users as tentative plan, including: Training course 1 in November 2-3, 2023, in Ha Noi (1 day, 50 pax) Training course 2 in November 16-17, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City (1 day, 40 pax) Presentation and on-site training sessions in two courses are delivered to participants. Participants understand and use properly the provided tools. Microsoft Excel forms and templates for data collection and statistics will be improved after comments from training courses. Nov 30, 2023 Finalize forms and templates and 3-month maintenance service Support provided on request during the time forms and templates being in use, including fix issues (if any). Microsoft Excel forms and templates for data collection and statistics will be completed. Mar 31, 2024 Total allotted time (total working days): Following agreement between the consultant and WCS. Consultant(s) is encouraged to discuss the TOR in details with WCS before submitting the financial proposal IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Certification in Microsoft software development Minimum of 15 years of experience working in Information Technology, including system automation and software development on Microsoft Excel using the VBA programming language for both companies and NGOs. Experience in working with WCS on system automation and a demonstrated ability in analytics and problem-solving is an advantage.   V. Application procedure: Interested candidates are invited to send Email of interest Updated CV with relevant working experience and products Financial proposal (total of working days and daily rate in VND including Personal Income tax) to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 15/10/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21175 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21165/Recruitment-Consultant-to-develop-and-implement-communication-activities-on-policy-reform-related-to-the-management-of-zoonotic-risks.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21165 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21165&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21165/Recruitment-Consultant-to-develop-and-implement-communication-activities-on-policy-reform-related-to-the-management-of-zoonotic-risks.aspx Service (to be performed): To develop and implement communication activities on policy reform related to the management of zoonotic risks Location of Service provided: Ha Noi Duration of Service’s performance: 10-12/2023   I. Background:  From December 2022 to June 2023, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Viet Nam Office (WCS Viet Nam) conducted research on legal and illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and wild meat consumption situation in Viet Nam on online platforms; and explored social attitudes (for or against) on ending the commercial trade in high zoonotic risk wild birds and mammals. WCS Viet Nam will organize a workshop to consult with media agencies/journalists, NGOs, public health and law experts to: (i) identify key messages, (ii) orient for developing journalistic and media works and (iii) select suitable communication channels to promote advocacy for policy reform on zoonotic diseases on endangered wildlife and manage the risk of zoonotic disease transmission from wildlife to humans along the wildlife supply chain in Viet Nam[TP1] . II. Objectives: Consult to develop and implement communication activities on policy reform related to the management of zoonotic risks from wildlife to humans. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Payment schedule Research the available WCS documents on zoonotic risks associated with the wildlife supply chain and contribute to the development of a communication strategy for the activity. This strategy should include communication messages, appropriate communication channels, and media relations Provide support in developing communication messages, including reviewing, editing, and finalizing media content in accordance with Vietnamese media standards. Draft of communication messages   04/10/2023 One time when the activity is finished, all deliverables submitted and approved by WCS Viet Nam Identify and select the most suitable media channels, and facilitate connections with WCS to ensure comprehensive coverage of information regarding zoonotic risks associated with wildlife trade List of appropriate media channels 06/10/2023     Assist WCS in sharing information and documents regarding zoonotic risks associated with wildlife trade through the designated media channels   Drafts of WCS’s journalism information (at least 8 drafts) were commented and sent to related media agencies/ journalists List of journalists, reporter/ media agencies interested in the communication content developed by WCS 30/10/2023 Conduct a coverage assessment of the articles two weeks after their publication date (If any) Report the number of views/reads and interactions after 2 weeks since the article was posted (if any)   Total allotted time (total working days): The consultant is encouraged to discuss in details with WCS before submitting financial proposal. IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Possesses a minimum of 10 years of experience in providing communication solutions and maximizing communication effectiveness. Has experience working with NGOs and providing communication support for projects related to health and medical. Holds a bachelor's degree in journalism, health, and has a minimum of 10 years of experience writing about health and medical for leading newspapers in Viet Nam V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send i, Email of interest ii, Updated CV with relevant working experience and products iii, Financial proposal (total of working days and daily rate/person including Personal Income tax) to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 16/10/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21165 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21050/Recruitment-Consultant-to-present-at-technical-briefing.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=21050 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21050&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/21050/Recruitment-Consultant-to-present-at-technical-briefing.aspx Service: Develop a presentation on “Detecting and reporting IWT risks in financial transactions” and present at the two technical briefing events Location of provided service: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Duration of performance: September 22-28, 2023     I. Background:   In June 2023, WCS Viet Nam, the Banking Academy of Viet Nam (BAV) and Ho Chi Minh City University of Law co-organized two training courses on identifying the illicit financial flow from illegal wildlife trade (IWT) for representatives from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the State Bank, Provincial level branches of the State Bank, commercial banks, non-bank financial service providers, and education and research institutions of law, finance and banking. To build on these previous training courses WCS is collaborating with BAV to host a half-day briefing on “Detecting and reporting IWT risks in financial transactions” targeted at participants selected from those who attended the initial training courses. The objective of the briefing is to maintain the network of participants and share up to date information on IWT including red flags and how to recognize, detect and report financial transactions with IWT red flags. WCS and BAV will also organize a half-day student seminar on “IWT and associated financial risks for banks” to raise the awareness of financial sector students on the critical role of the sector in preventing and combating IWT-related financial crime threats in Viet Nam. To support these activities, WCS is seeking an international expert to develop a presentation on “Detecting and reporting IWT risks in financial transactions” and present at the two technical briefing events II. Objectives: To provide participants with knowledge of IWT risks associated with financial transactions. To enhance participants’ understanding of IWT red flags in financial transactions. To share with participants the practice of reporting IWT-related suspicious activities. III. Description of work:   Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Research, and collect relevant information and data to develop a presentation on the topic of “IWT red flags in financial transactions” and present at the two half-day technical meetings in Ha Noi (on September 27 & 28, 2023).”   The presentation will include but not limited to: An overview of identifying IWT risks in financial transactions. Detail of IWT red flags in the financial transactions. Hands-on experience in investigating and reporting suspicious transactions with IWT red flags. Some recommendations for Vietnamese financial institutions. A presentation in PowerPoint format including good examples/best practices, Q&A, and group work to engage participants (as appropriate) The presentation is delivered within 1.5 – 2 hours at the two technical events for the financial sector and students of BAV. Sep 28, 2023   Iv. Allotted time (# of days): To be determined based on the proposal of the consultant and WCS policy. V.. Requirements (selection criteria): Master’s degree in banking and finance, commerce, economics, criminology or relevant fields. A registered member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Professionals (ACAMS) is required. At least 10 years of experience in tackling financial crime (e.g., forensic accounting, financial crime intelligence and investigation, anti-money laundering) in a FIU, commercial bank, financial service provider, law enforcement agency, or international organization. Extensive knowledge of, and demonstrated skills in providing mentorship and coaching on AML related to IWT. An understanding of the current situation regarding money laundering crime and wildlife trafficking in Viet Nam would be an advantage. VI. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send the following documents/information to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of Monday, September 18, 2023: An updated CV including related research products if any. A financial proposal (in USD, estimated total number of working days and daily rates, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.). Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted. Nguyen, Thang Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21050 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20935/Recruitment-Wildlife-Health-Team-Leader.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=20935 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20935&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20935/Recruitment-Wildlife-Health-Team-Leader.aspx Position: Wildlife Health Team Leader Reports to: Country Director Supervisor to: Program Officer(s) and Program Assistant(s) Location: Ha Noi Country Program: Viet Nam Team/Division: Wildlife Health (WH) Position Type:   Full-time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam Program Managers and teams Expected travel: Approximately 30%, or as required   Organization Background  The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding, and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity, and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation with executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam has generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers, and managers nationwide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies in reviewing and proposing necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts between Viet Nam and Asian, African, and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigate pandemic threats through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.  Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Director, the WH Team Leader is responsible for: Overseeing  wildlife health conservation projects in consultation with relevant WCS Viet Nam Program Managers, including development, execution, coordination, and monitoring related activities;  Contributing to the technical works of the team and providing technical inputs to other related grant activities; Building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant government agencies, the donor community, research and academic institutions, and individuals in wildlife conservation in Viet Nam. Responsibilities A. Grant/Project Development and Implementation 1. Oversees the team’s work plans and budget from inception to execution and reporting; 2. Leads the implementation and monitoring of the team’s activities in Viet Nam; 3. Oversees the procurement and inventory of supply and equipment, including reagents, diagnostic kits, and consumable materials for animal health works; 4. Provides veterinary/health technical inputs into other WCS team’s products, e.g., grant reports, IEC materials, training materials, policy briefs, and vice versa; 5. Generates reliable and professional data to catalyze conservation action (report, map, infographic, statistic...) and scientific evidence of zoonotic transmission in wildlife trade chain in coordination with WCS and WCS’s partners, as relevant; 6. Oversees the work of the sub-grants, if any, including field-based surveillance activity; 7. Provides inputs into and assures the quality of relevant reports and updates; 8. Provides inputs in grant proposal development, including technical and financial ones; B. Data Management and Analysis 9. Oversees the field data collection, data entry, and data management associated with sample collection and tests; 10. Leads the production of scientific papers, manuscripts, and publications; 11. Oversees and maintains the database of the WH team’s partners, training events, and project reports. C. Networking and Partnership 12. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with relevant sub-grants, in-country partners, Vietnamese government agencies, laboratories, and research/academic institutions. D. Management and Supervision 13. Supervises and assigns tasks to team members and consultants and provides coaching as appropriate; 14. Inducts properly and timely to new staff on WCS’s health work and standards. E. Others 15. Contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies; 16. Acts as WCS’s representative at provincial and national level/meetings/workshops as required; 17. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of medical doctor/public health/ and/or veterinary; 5-7 years of relevant work experience in a similar position, preferably in INGO or international organizations in the conservation/environmental areas; Field surveys and experience in animal handling, biological sample collection, data recording, and sample management are required; Experience with relevant Vietnamese government agencies is an added advantage; Ability to handle multitask; prioritize and pay attention to details; manage efficiently; Ability to lead, supervise and coach a team; Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in the English and Vietnamese; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Knowledge of GIS software (ArcView or MapInfo) is preferable; Demonstrate skills in database management and record-keeping; in program activities management and implementation; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/9xLMDGQ2P2GPHxku9 latest by 23:59 of October 31, 2023. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Sat, 19 Aug 2023 07:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20935 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20921/Recruitment-Chinese-Vietnamese-translator-for-court-verdicts-on-wildlife-crime-related-to-Viet-Nam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=20921 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20921&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20921/Recruitment-Chinese-Vietnamese-translator-for-court-verdicts-on-wildlife-crime-related-to-Viet-Nam.aspx Service (to be performed): Chinese – Vietnamese translation of court verdict(s) on wildlife crime related to Viet Nam Location of Service provided: Remotely Duration of Service’s performance: Aug. 20 – Sept. 15, 2023 I. Objectives: Translate the court verdict on wildlife crime from Chinese to Vietnamese III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule Translate the court verdict from Chinese to Vietnamese: About 62 pages (350 words/page) of the verdict in Word format, with no chart or table Qualified translated versions with the same format as original documents in Chinese Sept 15, 2023 Based on the actual translated document Payment will be made 01 time within 15 days upon approval by WCS on completed service Total allotted time (total working days): About 62 pages (350 words/page) of origin document) in Words IV. Requirements (selection criteria): University and/or advanced degree(s) in Chinese language/Chinese translation An excellent command in Chinese and Vietnamese languages, especially Chinese – Vietnamese translation. Have understanding and/or translation experience in law, criminal procedures, and wildlife trafficking V. Application procedure: Interested candidates (s) are invited to send CV(s) with relevant working experience Rate per page of 350 words/page including all taxes and fees in VND to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of 21/8/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted and asked to do a translation test Nguyen, Thang Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20921 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20907/Recruitment-Consultant-to-research-on-cooperation-mechanisms-in-the-detection-and-investigation-of-cyber-enabled-illegal-wildlife-trade-in-Viet-Nam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=20907 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20907&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20907/Recruitment-Consultant-to-research-on-cooperation-mechanisms-in-the-detection-and-investigation-of-cyber-enabled-illegal-wildlife-trade-in-Viet-Nam.aspx Service (to be performed):  Research on cooperation mechanisms in the detection and investigation of cyber-enabled illegal wildlife trade (IWT) in Viet Nam  Location of Service provided: Virtually  Duration of Service’s performance: Aug-Sep 2023    I. Background:    The trade in wildlife and wildlife products is increasingly shifting to online platforms, especially since the outbreak of COVID-19. However, cyber-enabled Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is often overlooked, falling at the intersection of agencies’ responsibilities. Environmental police departments often lack the skills and expertise to detect and investigate online wildlife trade and high-tech/digital crime police departments are often unaware of or knowledgeable about the operations of wildlife criminals and pay little attention to detecting and investigating online IWT. A lack of cooperation between these agencies hampers investigations.   In this situation, the stakeholder analysis and review of their existing inter-agency collaboration and cooperation mechanisms on detection and investigation of cyber-enabled IWT in Viet Nam will help identify what can be improved. Therefore, WCS is seeking a consultant to support us in researching this issue. Results of this research could be presented in  workshop/s on the topic hosted by WCS and its government partners and be a good reference for different agencies. II. Objectives:   To identify and analyze stakeholders relevant to detecting and investigating cybercrime associated with IWT in Viet Nam.  To identify and clarify the mechanisms for cooperation within police forces and among police forces and other stakeholders in detecting and investigating cybercrime associated with IWT in Viet Nam.  To figure out the advantages and disadvantages, gaps and loopholes in the existing collaboration and cooperation mechanism (if any), then provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness in CWT.     III. Description of work:  Activities  Outputs/ deliverables  Completed by  Allotted time (# of days)  Reviewing the existing public provisions and regulations on the topic research, including but not limited to those in laws, decrees, circulars, case laws, regulations of relevant sectors such as police forces, customs agencies, Ministry/Department of Information and Communications, etc.  Listing all stakeholders involved in detecting and investigating cyber crimes related to IWT in Viet Nam, including but not limited to stakeholders such as police forces, customs agencies, Ministry/Department of Information and Communications, etc. and analyzing their respective roles.   Indicating mechanisms for cooperation between police forces and between police forces and other stakeholders, such as customs agencies, Ministry/Department of Information and Communications, etc. in detecting and investigating cyber crimes related to IWT.  Identifying advantages and disadvantages of applying the indicated mechanisms.  Giving recommendations to improve the effectiveness of cooperation within police forces and among police forces and other stakeholders in detecting and investigating cyber crimes related to IWT in Viet Nam.  A research report (about 30 pages excluding the appendix) on the current cooperation mechanism in detecting and investigating cybercrime associated with IWT in Viet Nam and;   recommendations.  Sep 15, 2023   To be identified based on the proposal of the consultant and agreed by WCS  Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed by WCS  IV. Requirements (selection criteria):   Master or Doctor degree(s) in law, criminology, security science or related fields.  At least 10 years of relevant experience in law enforcement and/or training education for law enforcement forces and/or academic research.  At least three research products related to cybercrime, economic crime or related fields.  Experience in inter-agency collaboration and CWT field would be preferred.    V. Application procedure:   Interested candidate(s) are invited to send the following documents/information to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of 20/8/2023:  An updated CV including link(s) to or soft copies of related research products.  A technical proposal including methodology, suggested work plan and timeline.  A financial proposal (in VND, estimated total number of working days and daily rates, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.).  Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted.  Nguyen, Thang Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20907 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20905/Recruitment-Consultant-experienced-in-police-sector-to-provide-the-technical-inputs-for-cooperation-activities-between-Viet-Nam-National-University-of-Forestry-and-WCS-Viet-Nam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=20905 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20905&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20905/Recruitment-Consultant-experienced-in-police-sector-to-provide-the-technical-inputs-for-cooperation-activities-between-Viet-Nam-National-University-of-Forestry-and-WCS-Viet-Nam.aspx Service (to be performed): To provide the technical inputs for cooperation activities between Viet Nam National University of Forestry and WCS Viet Nam.  Location of Services: virtually/email; Ha Noi and other provinces   Duration of Service’s performance: August, 2023 – June, 2024    I. Background:    Forest rangers in Vietnam are primarily responsible for forestry management, which includes wildlife protection. Besides the authority to deal with administrative violations in the forestry sector, forest rangers are one of the agencies tasked with conducting a number of investigations involving the six offenses related to forest and wildlife violations prescribed in the Penal Code according to the Law on Organization of Criminal Investigation Bodies 2015. They will process criminal information, institute the cases, and carry out some initial investigations before transferring the case files to investigating police, even in less serious criminal cases with clear evidence, forest rangers can transfer the case file directly to a competent procuracy. However, in fact, the rangers don’t proactively implement investigative activities but engage the police immediately when detecting a case with criminal signs. Admittedly, they lack the skills to solve criminal offenses related to forest and wildlife protection violations. Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF) is a leading and official training institution in the forestry sector and provides an important personnel source for the national forest ranger force, however, its training curriculum mainly focuses on providing knowledge and techniques related to silviculture and forest resource protection and management but lacks of legal knowledge and law enforcement skills (such as detection, investigation, case profile preparation for prosecution) to deal with forestry crimes and violations. Therefore, WCS will collaborate with VNUF to integrate skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector into the training program at VNUF. To complete this objective, a consultant who has a history of working in the police sector, training in skills in detecting, investigating and handling violations, participating as a member of a technical team, responsible for providing relevant technical content to the group of experts of the University of Forestry. II. Objectives:  To take part in providing technical inputs for cooperation activities including training material development, organization of training courses, consultation workshop regarding skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector    III. Description of work:  Activities  Outputs/ deliverables  Completed by  Allotted time (# of days)  1. Activity 2: Design training materials on skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector  October 10, 2023    2. Activity 3: Organize a Training of Trainers on skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector  November 30, 2023    3. Activity 4: Organize pilot training for forest rangers and forest protection forces  January 29, 2024    4. Activity 6: Organize a consultation workshop on the feasibility and roadmap to integrate skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector into the training program at VNUF  March 15, 2024    Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed by WCS  IV. Requirements (selection criteria):  Having Master’ degree in Forestry, Law, Biodiversity Conservation and other relevant fields;   At least 15 years of experience working in police sector, developing training module/curriculum in crime prevention and combat;  Familiar with training needs assessment and   training for students and in-service officers;  V. Application procedure:   Interested candidate(s) are invited to send the following documents/information to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of 20/8/2023:   An updated CV including related research products if any.   A financial proposal (in VND, estimated total number of working days and daily rates, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.).  Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted.  Nguyen, Thang Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20905 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20903/Recruitment-Consultant-experienced-in-forestry-sector-to-provide-the-technical-inputs-for-cooperation-activities-between-Viet-Nam-National-University-of-Forestry-and-WCS-Viet-Nam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=20903 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20903&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/20903/Recruitment-Consultant-experienced-in-forestry-sector-to-provide-the-technical-inputs-for-cooperation-activities-between-Viet-Nam-National-University-of-Forestry-and-WCS-Viet-Nam.aspx Service (to be performed): To provide the technical inputs for cooperation activities between Viet Nam National University of Forestry and WCS Viet Nam.  Location of Services: virtually/email; Ha Noi and other provinces   Duration of Service’s performance: August, 2023 – June, 2024    I. Background Forest rangers in Vietnam are primarily responsible for forestry management, which includes wildlife protection. Besides the authority to deal with administrative violations in the forestry sector, forest rangers are one of the agencies tasked with conducting a number of investigations involving the six offenses related to forest and wildlife violations prescribed in the Penal Code according to the Law on Organization of Criminal Investigation Bodies 2015. They will process criminal information, institute the cases, and carry out some initial investigations before transferring the case files to investigating police, even in less serious criminal cases with clear evidence, forest rangers can transfer the case file directly to a competent procuracy. However, in fact, the rangers don’t proactively implement investigative activities but engage the police immediately when detecting a case with criminal signs. Admittedly, they lack the skills to solve criminal offenses related to forest and wildlife protection violations. Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF) is a leading and official training institution in the forestry sector and provides an important personnel source for the national forest ranger force, however, its training curriculum mainly focuses on providing knowledge and techniques related to silviculture and forest resource protection and management but lacks of legal knowledge and law enforcement skills (such as detection, investigation, case profile preparation for prosecution) to deal with forestry crimes and violations. Therefore, WCS will collaborate with VNUF to integrate skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector into the training program at VNUF. To complete this objective, a consultant who is experienced in training activities in the forestry sector for forest rangers will be hired to perform as a team member of a technical group in charge of providing technical inputs to the group of experts of the University of Forestry. II. Objectives: To take part in providing technical inputs for cooperation activities including training material development, organization of training courses, consultation workshop regarding skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector III. Description of work:  Activities  Outputs/ deliverables  Completed by  Allotted time (# of days)  1. Activity 2: Design training materials on skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector  October 10, 2023    2. Activity 3: Organize a Training of Trainers on skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector  November 30, 2023    3. Activity 4: Organize pilot training for forest rangers and forest protection forces  January 29, 2024    4. Activity 6: Organize a consultation workshop on the feasibility and roadmap to integrate skills in detecting and handling violations in the forestry sector into the training program at VNUF  March 15, 2024    Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the consultant proposal and agreed by WCS  IV. Requirements (selection criteria):  Having Master’ degree in Forestry, Law, Biodiversity Conservation and other relevant fields;   At least 15 years of experience working in police sector, developing training module/curriculum in crime prevention and combat;  Familiar with training needs assessment and   training for students and in-service officers;  IV. Application procedure:   Interested candidate(s) are invited to send the following documents/information to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 of 20/8/2023:   An updated CV including related research products if any.   A financial proposal (in VND, estimated total number of working days and daily rates, including all taxes and fees such as personal income tax, VAT, etc.).  Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted.  Nguyen, Thang Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20903 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/19407/Recruitment-Program-Intern-of-Law-Enforcement-Assistance-Team.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=19407 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19407&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/19407/Recruitment-Program-Intern-of-Law-Enforcement-Assistance-Team.aspx   Position: Program Intern Reports to: Law Enforcement Assistance (LEA) Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Law Enforcement Assistance Position Type:   Initial 3 months full-time agreement, extension will be based on available of funds and required tasks   Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: N/A   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam has generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers at nation-wide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary The intern is expected to provide support in maintain and enrich the professional wildlife-related database systems which are mostly by English and carry out basic statistic and analysis.   Responsibilities 1. Search, verify, clean data of wildlife seizures and other information from available sources of WCS and entry data into existing database system of WCS;  2. Carry out research on assigned topic and synthesize collected information into WCS forms and templates;  3. Conduct basic statistic and analysis based on the WCS’s available data and fill in WCS forms and templates;  4. Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.     Minimum Requirements Vietnamese citizen living/studying/working in Ha Noi;  Studying/working fields relate ​​​​to law, science, forestry, agriculture, environment, and information technology or other related fields;  Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping;  Experience of gathering, structuring, analyzing, and visualizing data using word processing, spreadsheet software program such as Excel is preferable;   Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries;  Ability to handle multitask, priority, attention to details and time management efficiently;  Intermediate reading and written English skills;  Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset;    Experience in working with criminal case document is an advantage;   Relevant work experience in international business environment, non-profit sector is an advantage.   Benefit and allowance This volunteer is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in data management/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and a cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 20 August 2023. Email subject should be: LEA intern_YourName WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19407 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/19049/Recruitment-Program-Implementation-Assistant.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=19049 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19049&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/19049/Recruitment-Program-Implementation-Assistant.aspx Position: Program Implementation Assistant Reports to: Policy Influencing Team Leader cum Health Specialist Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Policy Influencing Position Type:   Full time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s Staffs Expected travel: Approximately 30%.   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 countries, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary Under the supervision of the Policy Influencing Team Leader, the Program Implementation Assistant’s primary role is to support implementation of all WCS activities related to influencing partners and international cooperation; and other technical teams of the Viet Nam Program.   Responsibilities A. Policy influencing team’s activities implementation (~50% working time) Grant development and implementation   1. Work closely with team leader to manage some grant activities, both technical and budget; 2. Work closely with team leader to implement some grant activities, main tasks are but not limited to activity outline and budget preparation, event organization support, invoice and payment; International Cooperation: 3. Support the facilitation of communication between relevant Vietnamese law enforcement and judicial agencies with their counterparts in other countries, especially those in Africa; 4. Provide supports to organize international cooperation events/meetings including joint trainings, multi-agency field missions, bilateral and trilateral meetings, Viet Nam - African range states dialogue, signing agreement and/or treaties; Networking and Partnership: 5. Contributes to the management of partner databases. B. Other technical team’s activities implementation (~50% working time) 6. Contributes to the execution of events/activities related to other technical teams including capacity building, enforcement assistance, and communication, including but not limited to outline development, budget preparation, event organization support, invoice and payment for the meetings, trainings, workshops, and field trips; C. Others 7. Supervises and liaise with volunteer/intern and consultants as appropriate; 8. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum requirements Bachelor’s degree in International Cooperation, Public Administration, Foreign Languages, Diplomacy, Laws as preferred or relevant field; At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in project management and/or program implementation in an NGO/INGO/international organization; those work relevant to transnational crimes, criminal justice system or wildlife protection would be an advantage; Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and self-management efficiently; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English; Excellent computer skills (MS office package, email, internet); Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues are an asset.   Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/5YZN7upzjfP7jj1T6  latest by 23:59 of May 21, 2023. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Thu, 04 May 2023 07:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19049 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18552/Consultant-to-develop-trainingworkshop-materials-on-anti-money-laundering-in-wildlife-trafficking-and-deliver-a-series-of-trainingsworkshops-for-Vietnamese-prosecutors-judges-and-other-relevant-judicial-officers-in-Viet-Nam.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18552 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18552&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18552/Consultant-to-develop-trainingworkshop-materials-on-anti-money-laundering-in-wildlife-trafficking-and-deliver-a-series-of-trainingsworkshops-for-Vietnamese-prosecutors-judges-and-other-relevant-judicial-officers-in-Viet-Nam.aspx Activity name (as stated in the original p roposal): Improve institutional capacity and inter-agency cooperation in using anti-money laundering (AML) tools to investigate, prosecute and convict wildlife crime Service (to be performed): Develop training/workshop materials on anti-money laundering in wildlife trafficking and deliver a series of trainings/workshops for Vietnamese prosecutors, judges, and other relevant judicial officers in Viet Nam Location of Service provided: Virtual work (before training/workshop) In-person in Viet Nam (during training/workshop)  Duration of Service’s performance: February – March 2023   I. Background:   Wildlife crime is a complex, global problem that needs to be addressed through a variety of strategies. To move, hide and launder illicit money generated from illegal wildlife trade (IWT), transnational organized crimes exploit weaknesses in the financial and non-financial sectors, enabling further wildlife crimes and damaging financial integrity. Financial investigation is an important step in ensuing those involved with IWT are prosecuted fully and will aid in identifying revenues, property sources, money flows and uses of illicit funds. However, it has not been widely applied in investigating illegal wildlife trade flows and jurisdictions rarely investigate the financial trail left by this crime. To date, jurisdictions have not prioritized combatting the financial flows connected to IWT in line with the level of risk posed by this crime. A lack of required knowledge, resources and cooperation mechanisms often prevent law enforcement agencies (LEAs) from properly assessing and combat the threat of money laundering resulting from IWT. The resulting limited focus on the financial side of IWT has largely prevented jurisdiction from being able to identify and sanction IWT networks. In Viet Nam, despite wildlife crime being considered a predicate offence for money laundering crime (Supreme Court’s Judge Council’s Resolution 03/2019), the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)-Mutual-Evaluation-Report-Viet Nam-2022 identified that “LEAs made minimal use of financial intelligence when tracing proceeds of crime, investigating money laundering and associated predicate offences like wildlife crimes”. Challenges with the availability and quality of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and weaknesses with financial intelligence unit (FIU) analytical systems and capabilities limit the volume and quality of FIU’s analytical products. There is minimal exchange of financial intelligence between the banking sector and competent authorities other than police. WCS’s training assessment and evaluations in Viet Nam have also revealed that police lack an understanding of money laundering, financial information in relation to wildlife trafficking and have insufficient intelligence products provided by FIU, while prosecutors and judges do not have sufficient information to prepare for development of anti-money laundering crime cases. These constraints, together with weak inter-agency coordination, have led to hesitation in undertaking financial investigations or pursuing anti-money laundering cases, especially at the district levels, where most (wildlife) investigations take place. WCS Viet Nam will collaborate with national partners to co-host training and workshop programs for in-service prosecutors, judges and other relevant judicial officers in localities highly affected by wildlife crime to enhance their capacity in handling money laundering and other financial crimes related to wildlife trafficking by building their interest and understanding in investigating, prosecuting, and convicting wildlife crime using financial investigation and anti-money laundering tools. Therefore, we are seeking international consultant services to support us to conduct these training and workshop programs. II. Objectives: Provide technical support and expertise to develop and deliver appropriate training and workshop contents related to the use of anti-money laundering tools to prosecute and convict wildlife crime.    III. Description of work: The selected international consultants will work closely with WCS Viet Nam’s Program Manager and other relevant WCS staff members to execute the following activities, deliverables, and timelines: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by (Tentatively) Design training and workshop programs. Work with WCS to identify and select relevant topics suitable for prosecutors and judges (suggested topics: parallel financial investigation for money laundering; FATF recommendations and responsibilities of investigating agencies and how operational effectiveness can be achieved in prosecuting money laundering; the relationship between predicate offences, money laundering and asset recovery; international cooperation and mutual legal assistance in relation to financial investigations and handling money laundering crime); Develop training and workshop agendas in agreement with WCS Viet Nam; Develop training and workshop content and materials for the selected topics suitable for each type of participants (e.g., prosecutors and judges); Prepare session plans, training and workshop presentations, handouts, and pre- and post-test materials; Training/workshop agendas including identification of relevant topics Training and workshop materials (e.g., presentations, handouts, session plans, practical exercises, and scenario/ case studies) Relevant reference and reading documents Jan - Feb 2023 Deliver the designed training and workshop programs for prosecutors and judges. Deliver a 3-day training course for prosecutors; Deliver a 2-day workshop for judges; Prepare training and workshop reports including recommendations for WCS and national partners for follow up. A training and workshop program conducted as designed and agreed with WCS Training and workshop reports Mar 2023 Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined according to the proposal of consultant and agreed by WCS. IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Experience of instructional management and development of training programs. Demonstrated profiles in training law enforcement and judicial officials, preferably those with experience in Asia. Excellent coordination, communication, and facilitation skills. Experience working at the interface of NGO and Government on law enforcement. Knowledge of wildlife trafficking, anti-money laundering and financial investigation to support prosecution and conviction of wildlife crime is an advantage. Previous experience with WCS is an advantage. V, Application procedure: Interested applicants/firms should submit: a statement of capacity (no longer than 2 pages) that demonstrates their capacity to undertake this term of reference including experience providing similar services, appropriate technical expertise and capability; Brief proposal (no longer than 3 pages) of their proposed approach to this assignment, including a financial proposal; two references from previous clients for related services.   Applications should be submitted via email to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 16:00 of February 05, 2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacte6 Nguyen, Thang Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18552 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18521/Recruitment-Agency-to-develop-the-scripts-and-produce-the-series-of-communications-reportage.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18521 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18521&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18521/Recruitment-Agency-to-develop-the-scripts-and-produce-the-series-of-communications-reportage.aspx Service (to be performed): Develop and production a seri of communication reportages on “Illegal trade in wildlife and related risks of diseases transmitted from wildlife to human”. Location of Service provided: Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Dong Nai, and some provinces in central and South Viet Nam Duration of Service’s performance: 2/2023   I. Background:  Viet Nam and many countries around the world have been facing the situation that many wildlife species are on the brink of extinction due to illegal trade and consumption for various purposes such as: food, medicine, jewelry, etc. Besides the fact of becoming a major threat to the environment and the loss of global biodiversity, the IWT has also increased the risk of spreading infectious diseases from animals to humans from uncontrolled activities related to wildlife killing, slaughtering, transportation, trading, and consumption. There have been several studies from WCS and some related international organizations pointing to the suspicion that wildlife is the source of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous policies focused on protecting species from extinction, whilst vital from a conservation perspective, will fail to address the threats associated with the on-going trade in wildlife and prevent future zoonotic pandemics, such as COVID-19, SARS, and MERS. To minimize the risks to human health of pathogenic emergence from wildlife, the Government of Viet Nam needs to take stronger actions to restrict the conditions that enable viruses to emerge and transmit to humans, which occur in legal, regulated trade of common species as much as in illegal markets for endangered species. The media plays an important role in providing information, raising awareness, and contributing to policy advocacy to prevent the impacts of illegal wildlife trade on social, environmental, and public health. WCS is conducting a series of strategic communication activities aimed at requirements and proposals on developing and improving the legal framework to prevent the risks of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic outbreaks which originate from animals at the links of the illegal wildlife supply chain in Viet Nam.  II. Objectives: WCS will hire 1 agency to develop the scripts and produce the series of communications reportage on risks of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic outbreaks which originate from animals at the links of the illegal wildlife supply chain in Viet Nam. Detailed tasks are elaborated in the below section. III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule 1. Develop the script Brainstorming, developing, and getting the script of 3 reportages approved: Flashback to the period of Covid19, the losses of humans and economy of Vietnam in comparison to the benefit of wildlife trade and farming, the improvisation of the Vietnamese health system, as well as the adjustment of laws. The sale of wild birds and mammals, especially wild birds, for human consumption in different locations in Viet Nam; the risks of infectious disease transmission from wildlife to humans and domestic animals at the links of the illegal wildlife supply chain in Viet Nam. Dialogue between related experts about the legislative developments required to prohibit the parts of the wildlife supply chain of the highest risk to human health. Developing interview questions and ensuring the overall content of the series is appropriated Select, Contact & invite representatives from related organizations/ agency to join the reportage interview Connect with the National TV channel to guarantee the talk show will be broadcasted Detailed script of 3 reportages, each reportage 15 minutes length, and interview questions approved by WCS 15/2/2023 Upon agreement with WCS One-time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS 2. Reportages Production Interview with WCS PI & WHC expert and related agencies/ ministries, rescue centre… as design in the script Specialized equipment: recorders, mics, flash, memories cards, hardware, storage device… Field trip for recording & interviewing with recording equipment if need as approved script: Rescue center in Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh), Rescue centre in Pu Mat National Park (Nghe An), Wild animal farming & wild trade market in South of Viet Nam (Dong Nai, An Giang, Soc Trang), Bat cave (Bac Giang, Lang Son, Pu Mat) Trip reports approved by WCS 23//02/2023 Upon agreement with WCS 3. Post-production and Publication Write reportage narration and voice over Intro and outro motion graphics design and trailer Edit and effect added Reportage finalizing and publish on online channels Seri of 3 communication reportages (15 minutes each) with Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial    published on online channels 1/3/2023 Upon agreement with WCS Total allotted time (total working days): Upon agreement with WCS   IV. Requirements (selection criteria): Experienced social media agency or a creative/media/PR agency that has a dedicated team for communication campaign with the required manpower/personnel and staff that is duly established in Viet Nam Minimum required personnel:  01 consultant to lead the communication in developing content and connecting with related stakeholder 03 consultants to produce, recording on field and in charge of post-production phase The agency must have been in existence for at least five (5) years, and must have experiences working with National TV channels V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send i. Email of interest ii. Updated porfolio with relevant working experience and products iii. Financial proposal (inclusive of all applicable taxes, personel, equipements , and other fees as may be incurred in the process) to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 27/1/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18521 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18500/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Policy-and-Legal.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18500 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18500&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18500/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Policy-and-Legal.aspx Position: Program Officer (Policy and Legal) Reports to: Policy Influencing Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Policy Influencing Position Type: Full time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: Approximately 35% (As required within the region if/when needed) Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary Under the supervision of the Policy Influencing Team Leader, the Program Officer will: · Lead the process of policy and legal review and analysis for legal reform, and responsible for implementation and management of policy influencing work; · Provide legal inputs to communication, law enforcement assistance and capacity building activities, and other relevant legal drafts/materials; · Participate in/or coordinate the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of all WCS activities related to influencing partners and international cooperation; · Build networks and maintain strong relationships with governmental and nongovernmental partners, academic and training institutions/think-tanks in order to build the required political commitment for effective control of wildlife trafficking in Viet Nam.   Responsibilities A. Policy influencing and legal reform 1. Designs strategies and implements action plan on influencing key governmental and nongovernmental partners, academic and training institutions/think-tanks to be more engaged in ending illegal trade and consumption of wildlife; 2. Conducts and provides inputs to the institutional, policy and legal reviews and analysis to identify gaps and challenges, and provide recommendations to improve legal framework on wildlife protection, countering transnational organized crimes and preventing the health risks from zoonotic diseases; 3. Monitors regularly the national legislative development to identify opportunities for WCS to influence relevant policy and legal documents formulation/improvement/revision, and leads the implementation of influencing process; 4. Contributes to providing legal inputs on certain wildlife-related violation cases to maximize the effectiveness of law enforcement activities; 5. Provides technical review to or participate in the development of training and other capacity building materials to ensure legal accuracy and consistency with current legal framework on wildlife protection, especially countering wildlife trafficking and its associated crimes; 6. Responsible for the management of WCS’s Law Database by synthesizing and making regular update of new legislations, legal guidance and recommendations from different sources; 7. Leads the development of relevant policy briefs and regularly update WCS’s priority issues; 8. Provides technical inputs on legal matters arise during WCS operation in Viet Nam; and contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies. B. International Cooperation 9. Coordinates and implements/provide inputs to all activities relating to international cooperation supports including conducting institutional and legal researches and/or analysis; recommending the development of mechanisms that promote international cooperation between Viet Nam and other countries in countering wildlife trafficking; organizing events/meetings including joint-agency field missions, bilateral and trilateral meetings, Viet Nam - African range states dialogue etc... C. Networking and Partnership 10. Builds and maintains partnerships with key government agencies at the central and provincial levels in Viet Nam, academic and training institutions/think-tanks, CSOs, NGOs and influential individuals; 11. Collaborates with other environmental and wildlife protection groups in joint efforts, including the Viet Nam Wildlife Support Network, Pandemics Prevention Task Force (PPTF) and others as relevant; 12. Contributes to the management of partner databases. D. Grant development and implementation 13. Contributes to the execution of all grant activities related to legal reform, policy advocacy and international cooperation; 14. Contribute to the management of the team budget and M&E indicators for all policy and legal reform, and international cooperation activities; 15. Provides law and policy insights to the proposal development; and supports on other fundraising activities, as requested; 16. Contributes to develop team’s work plan, draft and provide inputs to grant reports and programmatic updates as relevant and required. E. Others 17. Supervises and liaise with consultants as appropriate; 18. Acts as WCS’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; 19. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements · Bachelor or Master Degree in Laws, Police, Procuracy, Judiciary or related field; · Minimum 5 years of working experience related to legislative development and law enforcement in the government, legal/criminological training institutions or policy advocacy/influencing campaign in an NGO/INGO/international organization; · Knowledge of Viet Nam’s political, legislation and law enforcement systems; · Familiar with the legislative development process in Viet Nam; · Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and self-management efficiently; · Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English; · Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; · Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues, and understanding of legal system in African countries is an asset.   Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/fCYsZRF1nTSppJbTA latest by 23:59 of 16 February 2023 (extended deadline). WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18500 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18496/Job-Title-Short-term-consultancy.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18496 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18496&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18496/Job-Title-Short-term-consultancy.aspx Activity name (as stated in the original proposal): A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) survey report on scope of current markets and wild meat consumption trends and practices, motivation to serve and to consume wild meat and willingness to pay for wild meat, especially mammals and birds Service (to be performed): Short-term consultancy on conducting KAP survey on wild meat consumption, especially mammals and birds Location of Service provided:  Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh Duration of Service’s performance: 1 - 3/2023   I. Background:  Wild meat consumption remains popular in Vietnam, even during the COVID-19 pandemic and despite law enforcement and communication efforts aimed at reducing consumption of protected species. Using crime script analysis tools and a Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) survey, WCS aims to understand the scope of wild meat markets, especially mammals and birds including motivations for sale/consumption, perception of health risks, and effective barriers to sale and consumption. Results will be used to develop a preventative crime model, combining enforcement and behaviour change interventions. To understand the dynamics of wild meat and popular bird consumption, WCS selected restaurants and the neiborhoods in the urban like Ha Noi and in provinces where birds are commonly consumed in all kinds of festivals and gathering such as in Bac Ninh and Ha Nam to conduct the KAP survey with at least 180 people including men and women at different ages related to their perception and consumption behaviors towards wild meat and birds. WCS needs additional technical support from consultants who have exeperince in development and deployment of KAP suvery with different methodologies including Unmatched Count Technique (quantitative and qualitative) and various tools including focus group discussion, in depth interviews and self assessment. II. Objectives: WCS will hire 3 consultants to join our team to develop and execute a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey on wild meat consumption, especially mammals and birds in selected restaurants in Ha Noi, Bac Ninh and Ha Nam, Viet Nam. Detailed tasks are elaborated in the below section III. Description of work: Activities Outputs/ deliverables Completed by Allotted time (# of days) Payment schedule Develop KAP survey questionnaires, In-depth interview (IDI)  and focus group discussion (FGD) guide Copy of the approved questionnaires; IDI and FGD guide 30/1/2022 Based on discussion and negotiation with WCS One time payment is made within 15 days when all deliverables are completed and approved by WCS Deploy KAP survey in Ha Noi, Ha Nam and Bac Ninh Trip reports, list of respondents (disaggregated by gender), minutes of in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) 5/2/2022 As above Compile results of the field survey and draft the KAP survey report on scope of current markets and wild meat consumption trends and practices; motivation to serve and to consume wild meat and willingness to pay for wild meat, especially wild birds and mammals A KAP survey report on scope of current markets and wild meat consumption trends and practices, motivations to serve and consume wild meat and willingness to pay for wild meat 16/2/2023 As above Prepare and present session(s) in consultation meetings with wildlife management and law enforcement officers, restaurants, consumers, and local CSOs to verify the developed crime script and preventative policing strategy Presentation (ptt), facilitation notes 14/3/2023 As above   Total allotted time (total working days): Based on discussion and negotiation with WCS   IV. Requirements (selection criteria): At least Master degree with related backgrounds 2 -5 years of experience in social science research into human behavior and attitude Proven record of experience working in social science research (through publication etc.), priority research in wild meat consumption. Experience in using Unmatched Count Technique is a preferred advantage Willing to travel during the data collection period Good communication skills, understanding the local language and context, good in English writing. V. Application procedure: Interested candidate(s) are invited to send - Email of interest - Updated CV with relevant working experience and products - Financial proposal (total of working days and daily rate/person including Personal Income tax) to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org  before 17:00 of 31/1/2023 Note: Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted Nguyen, Thang Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18496 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18387/Job-Title-Intern-Wildlife-Health-and-Conservation-Team.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18387 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18387&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18387/Job-Title-Intern-Wildlife-Health-and-Conservation-Team.aspx Position:    Intern Reports to:    Wildlife Health and Conservation Team Leader Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    Wildlife Health and Conservation Team Position Type:        Short-term, part-time, from December 2022 to July 2023 Internal liaison:    WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel:    N/A Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide  in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary Under the supervision of Wildlife Health and Conservation Team Leader, the intern will work virtually and have regular meetings with WCS, and is expected to support the Wildlife Health and Conservation Team to entry data from wildlife health surveillance into WCS database with the following details and other ideas as appropriate.     Responsibilities Reviewing and sorting information to prepare source data for computer entry; Transfer data from source documents from paper or digital formats into computer files (spreadsheet); Review and verify data by comparing it to source documents; Update existing data; Upload data from computer files into WCS web-based database (WHIP); Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities and checking output; Document and share lessons learnt during data entry and collation for further improvements. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Vietnamese nationality currently undertaking or recently completed postgraduate/bachelor studies in veterinary medicine, animal science, one health, environment, wildlife conservation, or other related fields; Excellent English and Vietnamese language skills; Basic understanding of databases; Having basic knowledge of disease diagnostic methods is an advantage; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google workspace; Good interpersonal and communication skills; Benefit and allowance Students who are serious about pursuing their career path in wildlife health and have passion about non-profit/wildlife conservation are encourage to apply. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 19 December 2022. Your email subject must state the position you are applying for and file name should follow formula: YourFullName_CV, YourFullName_CL WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18387 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18386/Job-Title-VolunteerIntern-Policy-Influencing-Team.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18386 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18386&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18386/Job-Title-VolunteerIntern-Policy-Influencing-Team.aspx  Position:    Volunteer/Intern (Activity Implementation Assistant) Reports to:    Policy Influencing Team Leader Supervisor to:    N/A Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    Policy Influencing Team Position Type:      Initial 3 month full-time agreement, extension will be based on available of funds and required tasks Internal liaison:    WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel:    N/A     Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide  in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.     Job Summary Under the supervision of Policy Influencing Team Leader, the volunteer/intern is expected to provide support in project’s activity implementation..   Responsibilities Supports preparing project’s products and materials, such as: translate materials, proofread the translations, formatting the documents, etc. Supports implementing project’s activities including organizing events/meetings, preparing paperwork required following WCS’s Procurement procedure and financial requirements, logistic supports, etc.; Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.   Minimum requirements Vietnamese citizen living/studying/working in Ha Noi; Experience of organizing events/meetings/workshops; Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English Language; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; Priority is given to those having experience working at NGOs or international organizations;  Ability to attention to details and time management efficiently; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Benefit and allowance This internship is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 19 November 2022. Your email subject must state the position you are applying for and file name should follow formula: YourFullName_CV, YourFullName_CL WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18386 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18340/Recruitment-English-Vietnamese-simultaneous-interpreters.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18340 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18340&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18340/Recruitment-English-Vietnamese-simultaneous-interpreters.aspx     Position: English – Vietnamese simultaneous interpretaters (a team of two members) Location: Ho Chi Minh city Date of event: December 6, 2022   Description of work: A team of two members will provide English – Vietnamese simultaneous interpretation in the national dialogue on sharing information of money laundering risks related to IWT for representative of law enforcement and judicial agencies and financial sector.  Topics: money laundering crime, financial risks, criminal justice, internet, combating wildlife crimes.  Types: the interpreter(s) will provide simultaneous interpretation mainly in the cabin booth. Requirements (selection criteria): •    Has at least 5 years of experience in simultaneous interpretation; •    Has experience of simultaneous interpretation for topics of money laundering, finance, crimes, wildlife; •    Having certificates of professional English interpretation/translation is an advantage; •    Ho Chi Minh city based candidates are preferred; III.  Application procedure Interested candidate(s) are invited to send an application to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 4pm, November 30, 2022. i)  An email of interest ii) Working experience profiles/Curriculum Vitae iii) Provides interpretation rate in VND/team of 2 members, including 10% Personal Income Tax. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.                       Nguyen, Thang Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18340 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18293/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Researcher-and-Analyst.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18293 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18293&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18293/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Researcher-and-Analyst.aspx Position:    Program Officer (Researcher and Analyst) Reports to:    Law Enforcement Assistance (LEA) Team Leader Supervisor to:    N/A Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    Law Enforcement Assistance Position Type:        Full time Internal liaison:    WCS Viet Nam’s staff and Regional Counter Wildlife Trafficking Team Expected travel:    Approximately 30% (As required within the region if/when needed) Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation with the executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam has generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nationwide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a series of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary The Program Officer (PO), Researcher and Analyst works under the supervision and closely with the LEA Team Leader to achieve objectives of effective law enforcement. S/he is responsible for collecting, managing appropriate information and data from open sources and other official channels, and producing intelligence products. S/he uses experience in information researching, analytic writing, intelligence analysis, criminal/threat network analysis, and target development to compile and aggregate information and intelligence concerning wildlife trafficking; to package these into defined formats for action by relevant enforcement partners and stakeholders in Viet Nam.   Responsibilities A. Data collection and management 1. Conducts research from all sources including field trips to gather information about wildlife trafficking activities (trading patterns and network, locations, trends, and seizure incidents etc.); 2. Maintains and enrich databases of subjects of interest, using provided tools and in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and professional best practice; 3. Maintains and enrich a professional wildlife case management system and intelligence analysis system; 4. Manages daily import and extract information from field data. B. Analysis and report production 5. Develops intelligence products of wildlife trafficking cases (narrative description, timelines, network analyses, target dossiers, data sheets and visualization etc.) based on given templates and formats that can be shared internal and external audience; 6. Produces analysis-driven outputs such as situational analyses/reports, assessment of risks arising from illegal wildlife trade (IWT); information alerts, IWT briefings, IWT risk indicators, IWT typologies and potential red flags, etc.;  7. Maintains an intelligence analysis system and dissemination log of intelligence products. C. Networking and Partnership 8. Builds and maintains partnerships with key government agencies at the central and local levels, and influential individuals in Viet Nam to maximize the value of the shared analysis products; 9. Promotes the engagement of research/academic institutions, CSOs, NGOs…in monitoring the situation of wildlife trafficking in key locations; 10. Contributes to the management of partner databases. D. Grant development and implementation 11. Develops and executes all activities in charge; 12. Provides IWT analysis and inputs to the fund-raising activities and proposals; 13. Provide data and relevant IWT analysis for grant reports and programmatic updates. E. Others 14. Supervises and liaises with consultants as appropriate; 15. Acts as WCS’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; 16. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor.   Minimum Requirements Advanced/University degree in criminology, statistics, criminal laws, political sciences, international relations, forestry or other relevant fields; At least 3 years of professional experience working as an analyst in the relevant areas, experience in countering wildlife trafficking, and other illicit activities would be an advantage; Highly skilled in conducting research including data collection and management; synthetization,  analysis and generalization; Significant experience in addressing IWT issues by producing intelligence analysis products and other forms of information reports targeted at audiences in the law enforcement and criminal justice sector; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English language; knowledge of other languages a definite advantage; Have critical thinking and attention to detail; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Knowledge of data analysis software or intelligence gathering tools, data visualization is an advantage; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset.   Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via this link https://forms.gle/xqZSduTqFNmbRCc66  by 23:59 of 18 December 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18293 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18292/Recruitment-Partnership-and-Monitoring-and-Evaluation-ME-Specialist.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18292 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18292&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18292/Recruitment-Partnership-and-Monitoring-and-Evaluation-ME-Specialist.aspx Position:    Partnership and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist Reports to:    Program Manager Supervisor to:    N/A Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    General Management Position Type:        Full time Internal liaison:    WCS Team of the Greater Mekong region Expected travel:    Approximately 30% or as required Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation with the executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam has generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nationwide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a series of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Partnership and M&E Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities and strengthening WCS Viet Nam program’s partnerships with the government, civil society, private sector, research institutions and others towards combating wildlife trafficking. S/he will jointly lead the reporting of project M&E progress; providing learning feedback that can be used to inform the proposal and implementation of program activities, and overseeing tasks related to monitoring, evaluation and adaptive management. Responsibilities A. Partnership management  1. Leads the development and operationalization of the partnership strategy; 2. Establishes and maintains a partnership database that maps out partner capacity, influencing channels, and strategic alignment; 3. Identifies and develops new partnerships that help to realize WCS’s CWT approach in Viet Nam;  4. Coordinates to ensure the involvement and  feedback of partners are reflected in program design and proposal/concept paper development, as well as during program/activity implementation; 5. Promotes relationships of mutual respect and learning with partners, and guides partners on risk assessments and compliance; B. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 6. Leads the development and implementation of appropriate M&E tools and systems for the WCS Viet Nam program; including data on quality assessment, challenges, lessons learned, case studies and proposed adaptive improvements; 7. Offers leadership, technically supports and works with program staff to accurately and timely gather data to track performance indicators under all grants and WCS Viet Nam’s strategy; 8. Works with the Grants Manager to ensure that sub-grantees and subcontractors follow M&E Plan as stated in the grant agreements; 9. Reviews and provides inputs into grant reports and ensures M&E sections are updated and accumulatively analyzed; 10. Coordinates M&E capacity-building activities for WCS Viet Nam staff and partners; 11. Works with the Communication team to develop the country's annual results report; 12. Contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies including fundraising activities; 13. Acts as WCS’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; 14. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Master’s degree or equivalent in management, MIS, natural resource management, environmental or conservation management; At least 7 years of experience in results-based management and M&E; Experience with the non-profit sector (NGO, International organizations) is an added advantage; Demonstrated experience in data collection and analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies; advanced skills in report writing and presenting the analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences; Excellent coordination, networking and partnership-building skills; Ability to work concurrently on multiple complex tasks and to respond to changing priorities on time; Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English; Proficient computer literacy, specifically Excel and Word, Access and other MIS software or Statistical Software (SPSS, STATA) An understanding of key issues of illegal wildlife trade that WCS works on is an advantage. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send resume to vietnamhr@wcs.org by 23:59 of 25 November 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18292 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18250/Recruitment-Volunteer-Data-Collection-Assistant.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18250 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18250&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18250/Recruitment-Volunteer-Data-Collection-Assistant.aspx Position: Volunteer (Data Collection Assistant) Reports to: Law Enforcement Assistance (LEA) Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Law Enforcement Assistance Position Type: Initial 3 month full-time agreement, extension will be based on available of funds and required tasks Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: N/A Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide  in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary The volunteer is expected to provide support in maintain and enrich the professional wildlife-related database systems which are mostly by English. Responsibilities Carry out research on assigned topic and synthesize collected information into WCS forms and templates; Search, verify, clean data of wildlife seizure cases and other information from available sources of WCS and entry data into existing database systems of WCS; Conduct basis statistic and analysis based on the WCS’s available data and fill in WCS forms and templates; Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Vietnamese citizen living/studying/working in Ha Noi Studying/working fields relate to science, law, forestry, agriculture, environment, and information technology or other related fields; Interested in data research, management, statistic and analysis, and working for NGO as volunteer; Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping; Experience of gathering, structuring, analyzing and visualizing data using word processing; spreadsheet software programs (Excel, google sheet…) is preferable; Experience of research and writing to an academic standard (e.g. research projects) is an asset; Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English Language; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word;   Ability to  attention to details and time management efficiently; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Benefit and allowance This volunteer is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in data management/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 27 November 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18250 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18163/Recruitment-Accounting-Intern.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18163 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18163&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18163/Recruitment-Accounting-Intern.aspx Position: Accounting Intern Reports to: Country Finance Manager Supervisee: Location: N/A Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Finance & Accounting Position Type:   Full time during 4-6 months Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s Managers, Procurement and Logistics Officers, Finance Officers, Human Resources Officer, Program Officers Expected travel: Approximately 10% or as required within the country if/when required   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide  in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the Accounting Intern will work as a member of the Finance and Accounting team to provide support to WCS Vietnam Office on accounting and financial tasks. S/he will mainly be responsible for processing daily payments, updating entries to accounting system and preparing reports as assigned. Responsibilities Processes daily payments and upload transactions to accounting system; Reviews quotation analysis and other procurement documents; Prepares reconciliation and other ad-hoc reports as requested; Supports in preparation of data and documents for VAT refund; Supports in archiving accounting documents (hard and soft copies); Performs other duties as requested by Country Finance Manager. Minimum requirements Final-year students or fresh graduates in a relevant field Accounting, Finance or equivalent; Basic knowledge in bookkeeping; Relevant work experience in accounting positions is preferred. Exposure to international business environment, non-profit sector is an added advantage; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English Language; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping; Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and time management efficiently; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Benefit and allowance This internship is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in finance/accounting/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 06 November 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18163 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18162/Recruitment-Program-Finance-Officer.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18162 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18162&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18162/Recruitment-Program-Finance-Officer.aspx   Position:    Program Finance Officer Reports to:    Coumtry Finance Manager Supervisor to:    N/A Location:    Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program:    WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division:    Finance Position Type:      Full time Internal liaison:    WCS Viet Nam’s Managers, Team leaders and Grants’ Persons in Charge Expected travel:    Approximately 10% or as required within the country if/when required Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 countries, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and response to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the Program Finance Officer will work as a key member of the Finance team to provide assistance to WCS Vietnam program on financial tasks. The Program Finance Officer supports other functions to work smoothly and at optimal effectiveness. Responsibilities A. Financial Management 1. Monitors expenditures of grants, sub-grants to ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget; 2. Reviews and ensures the accuracy of activities budget, financial documents and records; 3. Supports to develop high quality internal and external financial reports to Grant manager, team leaders and regional finance team; 4. Attend regular meetings with grant manager, regional finance team and technical team leaders to ensure grant budgets and team budgets are closely managed. 5. Leads financial monitoring with sub-award partner(s); 6. Supports to the internal or external audits (national and global requirements where needed); 7. Supports in budget development for new proposals by preparing templates and reviewing the program budget for proposal; 8. Supports to preparation of the fiscal budget, to ensure all staff costs and program cost are built in. B. Accounting Management 9. Contributes to forecast of monthly cash-flow; 10. Ensures activity budgets are reviewed timely and follow WCS’s policies and in-country financial procedures; 11. Prepares, verifies and posts all approved vouchers under assigned grants into accounting system and process payment on daily basis; 12. Handle VAT claim for assigned grants; 13. Monthly reconciles, keeps track of and clear balance sheet accounts. C. Internal control 14. Contributes to the development, design of financial policies/manual, financial guideline; 15. Reviews procurement process and service/consultancy contracts under assigned grants to ensure procurement policy is strictly followed with transparency and efficiency; 16. Reviews and updates financial templates; 17. Provides on-the-job financial training and orientation to program staff. D. Administrative and logistics support 18. Coordinates and oversees the asset and inventory management per grants and by program teams; 19. Performs other duties as requested by the direct supervisor and/or the Country Director. Minimum requirements Minimum bachelor/college degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; Minimum 4-7 years relevant work experience in international financial and accounting positions. Exposure to audit, international business or non-profit sector (NGO, International organizations) is an added advantage;  Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and management efficiently; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English Language; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Demonstrate skills in database management and record keeping; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/QqJJaz5QLF1orT4p7 latest by 23:59 of 11 November 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18162 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18161/Recruitment-Event-Organizer-for-Global-Strategic-Retreat.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18161 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18161&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18161/Recruitment-Event-Organizer-for-Global-Strategic-Retreat.aspx 1. Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US-headquartered organization that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. WCS works in close partnership with more than 30 governments, indigenous people groups, local communities, and civil society groups to prevent the trafficking of WCS priority species. We support our partners to develop and implement highly focused, evidence-based strategies informed by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of wildlife trafficking and the people involved to reduce the profits of crime, whilst simultaneously increasing the risks of being caught. In December 2022, we plan to gather a number of country programs from around the globe for a retreat to develop plans to implement our new CWT strategy. WCS is looking to procure a service provider who will be responsible for organizing and managing the retreat logistics pre and post event, and supporting its delivery on site. 2. Terms of reference Title: Event Organizer Duration: November - December 2022 (including 5 on-site days in December) Reporting to: CWT Program Manager When: 1st November – 16th December 2022 – Part time, with full time onsite delivery 5th – 9th December 2022. Work location: Home/Office based for preparations, on-site for delivery. Site visits may be required depending on successful applicant’s location. Event location: Da Nang or Hoi An, Viet Nam Number of Participants: Approximately 40 national and international participants   3. Specific tasks • Secure government permission to hold event. • Propose venues for retreat and accommodation in Da Nang or Hoi An, Viet Nam (retreat specifics in Appendix 1) • Liaise with suppliers to get best price for services. • Once venue has been finalized and approved by WCS, liaise with selected suppliers to arrange necessary AV provision and support, catering, accommodation, arrival and departure dates and anything else deemed necessary. • Liaise with participants and collect travel details; arrange airport/ground transfers within Viet Nam for all international delegates • Support with visas for international staff where necessary, including preparation and distribution of invitation letters for visa or any other entry requirement purpose • Provide welcome pack to participants on the event location, useful tips, things to do etc. • Organize half-day excursion for participants • Organize and manage logistics of an offsite welcome or farewell dinner • Be on site during the event as the main point of contact for suppliers and the client, trouble shooting and managing additional requests / changes as requested 4. Deliverables 1. Secure government permission to hold event. 2. Successful pre-event, on-site and post-event planning, management and delivery. The service provider will submit to WCS: 3. All procurement documents, invoices, receipts and other documents related to the event; 4. Record of time sheet during the period of work. 4. Timing and duration The service providers time will be spread from November to December 2022. 5. Qualifications, skills and experience • At least 5 years experience in organizing events/workshops in Viet Nam. • Extensive and proven experience in organizing three or more international events at scale (40+ participants from different countries); • Knowledge of regular procurement processes; • Flexibility, problem solving skills and ability to respond to demands; • Commits to have at least 2 supporting/coordinating English and Vietnamese speaking staff with more than 3 years of experience in similar events to support onsite; • Has the ability to organize field trip activities in Da Nang or Hoi An (Son Tra Nature Reserve) To apply: Interested candidates should send a short proposal addressing the event brief in Appendix 1 to cwt@wcs.org and should include: - Company profile including a copy of business license, examples of previous events and clients and key staff members. - A list of recently organized similar events i.e. with more than 40 international participants - A list of at least 2 onsite supporting/coordinating staff including name, email, experience and copies of English language certificates - 2/3 accommodation and meeting options in Da Nang and/or Hoi An, including budget and details on availability, photos of facilities, accommodation and meeting rooms including dimensions - Line-item quotation for services including management fee - Welcome dinner venue and budget options - Quote for excursion Application deadline: Wednesday 2nd November 2022. Applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.   Nguyen, Thang Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18161 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18123/Procurement-Logistics-Intern.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18123 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18123&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18123/Procurement-Logistics-Intern.aspx Position: Procurement & Logistics Intern  Reports to: Grant & Procurement Manager  Location: Hanoi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Team/Division: Procurement & Logistics Position Type: Part-time/Full-time (at least 6 months with potential extension) Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam staff Expected travel: Up to 20% Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Viet Nam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies in reviewing and proposing necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, focusing on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary  Under the supervision of the Grant & Procurement Manager, the Procurement & Logistics Intern’s primary role is to support procurement procedures for goods, services, consultants, and logistics for events.  Responsibilities  A. Procurement execution: Prepares forms to get quotations from vendors; reviews and drafts quotation comparisons upon vendors’ quotations; Prepares purchase orders/contracts/service agreements and contract modification/liquidation minutes as required; Supports to conduct bidding and selecting preferred suppliers; Timely updates service provider database;   Daily updates the Procurement trackers with information on purchase requests, progress and status of contract implementation. B. Logistical support Books air tickets for WCS events’ participants and compiles supporting documents for monthly payment Books car services for WCS’s business trips and events, when required and compiles supporting documents for monthly payment. Supports the activity person(s) in charge (PICs) in organizing events (including but not limited to service of accommodation, meals arrangement, meeting room setup, field trips if any )  Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Requirements Final-year students or fresh graduates in a relevant field such as business administration, economics or public administration; Relevant work experience in administrative positions is preferred. Exposure to international business environment, non-profit sector is an added advantage; Accuracy in working with a large amount of data; Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands & inquiries; Ability to handle multitask, priority, attention to details and time management efficiently; Intermediate reading and written English skills; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Benefit and allowance This internship is for those who are serious about pursuing their career path in procurement / logistic /administration/non-profit/development field and longing to learn about wildlife conservation. Meal and travel allowance paid is 250,000 VND per working day. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at vietnamhr@wcs.org latest by 23:59 of 23 October 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18123 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18108/Recruitment-TranslatorInterpreter-cum-Program-Officer.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18108 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18108&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18108/Recruitment-TranslatorInterpreter-cum-Program-Officer.aspx Position: Translator/Interpreter cum Program Officer Reports to: Capacity Building Team Leader Location: Hanoi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Team/Division: Capacity Building Position Type: Full-Time Internal liaison: Other WCS Viet Nam teams and Greater Mekong region team on capacity building Expected travel: Up to 20% Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies in reviewing and proposing necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, focusing on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Capacity Building Team Leader, the Program Officer’s primary role is to translate and interpret for the Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI) Program in Viet Nam. This position will also assist in executing and supporting training activities and curricula development and other logistics for the delivery of training events of the Viet Nam Program. This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet WCS Viet Nam program needs. Responsibilities Provides daily support to the Capacity Building Team Leader for the implementation of the WCLI Program in Viet Nam; Is responsible for English-Vietnamese and vice-versa translation and edits of WCLI’s related documents including correspondences, training materials and online learning hub; Is responsible for the consecutive interpretation of WCLI’s related events; Supports WCLI program communication in line with WCS’s branding and marking and Communication Strategy; Supports to development of communication products on WCLI; Manages to input WCLI program deliverables into WCS’s knowledge management for WCS staff to find and use the necessary data effectively and efficiently; Works with Program staff in charge of capacity building to support relevant capacity building activities under WCS Viet Nam program; Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements A bachelor’s degree in English language or English Vietnamese translation/interpretation or related fields; 2-3 years of relevant experience as a translator/interpreter; Fluency in English and Vietnamese; Profound oral and written communication skills; Good Public speaking ability; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Work independently with little direction; Shown ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner; Excellent computer skills (MS office package, email, internet); Experience as project/programme officer at an international NGO, as desirable.  Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/cM5prvCu6TgeJHeP8 latest by 23:59 of 18 October 2022 WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18108 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18107/Recruitment-Capacity-Building-Team-Leader.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18107 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18107&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18107/Recruitment-Capacity-Building-Team-Leader.aspx Position:              Capacity Building Team Leader Reports to:         Program Manager  Supervisor to: Capacity Building team members Location:             Hanoi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Team/Division: Capacity Building Position Type:   Full-Time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s Managers, Team Leaders,  and Regional Capacity Building Coordinator  Expected travel: Approximately 30%. (As required within the country, occasionally to Asia if/when needed, and to donor/technical meetings as needed/possible)   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including the Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues in illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalists, researchers and managers nation-wide and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies in reviewing and proposing necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, and inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bilateral collaboration efforts between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigate pandemic threats through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, focusing on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Capacity Building Team Leader will manage the development and implementation of WCS Viet Nam’s capacity building program in order to improve the knowledge and skills of different law enforcement, judicial officers and other partners; and enhance the capacity of WCS Viet Nam staff to contribute to executing WCS’s CWT (Combating Wildlife Trafficking) strategy in Viet Nam. S/he will lead the implementation and scale up of the Wildlife Crime Leadership Initiative (WCLI), which focuses on building future influencers and leaders on combating wildlife crimes from law enforcement and the judicial system. This Job Description is progressive in nature and shall be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet WCS Viet Nam program needs. Major responsibilities A. Capacity building program and the WCLI program scale up 1. Leads the development and implementation of WCS’s strategy/plans of building capacity for relevant agencies to maximize the enforcement effectiveness; 2. Ensures the quality and consistency of all capacity building activities in line with WCS Viet Nam and regional priorities in CWT; 3. Leads the continuation of the onsite coaching plan for trained officers from the WCLI program and scaling up to the judicial system in Viet Nam; 4. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of WCS’s efforts in building capacity for relevant partners and provides timely support; 5. Oversees the knowledge management system of capacity building program deliverables (materials, tools and guidelines) 6. Co-leads with HR coordinator on capacity building activities for WCS Viet Nam staff. B. Networking and partnership 7. Builds and maintains partnerships with key government agencies at the central and provincial levels in Viet Nam, research/academic institutions, NGOs and individuals to mobilize and engage them to capacity building and CWT; C. Grant development and implementation 8. Leads the team to develop work-plan and execute all grant activities on capacity building; 9. Manages the team’s budget and relevant grant indicators as the approved work plan; 10. Provides insights of capacity building needs and direction to the fund-raising activities and proposals development; 11. Contributes and provides inputs to the grant reports and programmatic updates. D. Management and supervision 12. Contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies; 13. Supervises and assigns tasks to Capacity Building team members, and provides coaching, as appropriate; 14. Supervises and assigns tasks to hire consultants as appropriate; 15. Inducts properly and timely to new staff on WCS’s capacity building work and standards. E. Others 16. Acts as WCS’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; 17. Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Advanced degree in a relevant field such as education, biology, environment, project management; At least 5 years of working experience in relevant fields;  Proven management and leadership skills; Networking and partnership building techniques; Report and proposal writing skills; Language: English and Vietnamese language is essential to effective performance in this position; Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Knowledge of Viet Nam law enforcement and judicial systems and their education systems Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues is an asset. Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/77PfS3ZV1XqNpdHbA latest by 23:59 of 24 October 2022 WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18107 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18040/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Policy-and-Legal.aspx#Comments 0 https://programs.wcs.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=21424&ModuleID=44516&ArticleID=18040 https://programs.wcs.org:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18040&PortalID=119&TabID=21424 https://programs.wcs.org/vietnam/en-us/About-Us/Career-Opportunity/ID/18040/Recruitment-Program-Officer-Policy-and-Legal.aspx Position: Program Officer (Policy and Legal) Reports to: Policy Influencing Team Leader Supervisor to: N/A Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam Country Program: WCS Viet Nam Program Team/Division: Policy Influencing Position Type: Full time Internal liaison: WCS Viet Nam’s staff Expected travel: Approximately 35% (As required within the region if/when needed)   Organization Background The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in nearly 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.   WCS Viet Nam Program Overview WCS has been working in Viet Nam since 2006, focusing on strengthening the commitment, capacity and actions of the government of Vietnam to combat wildlife trafficking. Through support and cooperation to executive and judiciary sectors, including Ministry of Public Security, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuracy, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the National Assembly, it has provided and shared intelligence on criminal wildlife networks which help generate well-informed decisions in enforcement operations. WCS Viet Nam have generated a wide range of reliable data on a number of related issues on illegal wildlife trade, trained and briefed about 4,000 law enforcement officers, policy makers, journalist, researcher and managers at nation-wide in investigation and enforcement techniques, legal barriers and distributed a number of technical handbooks and guides. It has assisted central agencies to review and propose necessary changes to national legislation, criminal intelligence analysis systems, inter-agency cooperation. WCS has also facilitated Government to Government dialogue through multilateral and bi-lateral collaboration efforts, between Viet Nam and Asian, African and Latin American countries, to detect and respond to illegal wildlife trade networks. Its wildlife health expertise has been leveraged to address unregulated wildlife trade and mitigation of pandemic threats, through collaborative research, training, and policy development. Recently, WCS Viet Nam has also expanded to species conservation, with a focus on finding and protecting Rafetus Swinhoei in the wild.   Job Summary Under the supervision of the Policy Influencing Team Leader, the Program Officer will: Lead the process of policy and legal review and analysis for legal reform, and responsible for implementation and management of policy influencing work; Provide legal inputs to communication, law enforcement assistance and capacity building activities, and other relevant legal drafts/materials; Participate in/or coordinate the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of all WCS activities related to influencing partners and international cooperation; Build networks and maintain strong relationships with governmental and nongovernmental partners, academic and training institutions/think-tanks in order to build the required political commitment for effective control of wildlife trafficking in Viet Nam.    Responsibilities Policy influencing and legal reform Designs strategies and implements action plan on influencing key governmental and nongovernmental partners, academic and training institutions/think-tanks to be more engaged in ending illegal trade and consumption of wildlife; Conducts and provides inputs to the institutional, policy and legal reviews and analysis to identify gaps and challenges, and provide recommendations to improve legal framework on wildlife protection, countering transnational organized crimes and preventing the health risks from zoonotic diseases; Monitors regularly the national legislative development to identify opportunities for WCS to influence relevant  policy and legal documents formulation/improvement/revision, and leads the implementation of influencing process; Contributes to providing legal inputs on certain wildlife-related violation cases to maximize the effectiveness of law enforcement activities; Provides technical review to or participate in the development of training and other capacity building materials to ensure legal accuracy and consistency with current legal framework on wildlife protection, especially countering wildlife trafficking and its associated crimes; Responsible for the management of WCS’s Law Database by synthesizing and making regular update of new legislations, legal guidance and recommendations from different sources; Leads the development of relevant policy briefs and regularly update WCS’s priority issues; Provides technical inputs on legal matters arise during WCS operation in Viet Nam; and contributes to the development of WCS Viet Nam policies and strategies. International Cooperation Coordinates and implements/provide inputs to all activities relating to international cooperation supports including conducting institutional and legal researches and/or analysis; recommending the development of mechanisms that promote international cooperation between Viet Nam and other countries in countering wildlife trafficking; organizing events/meetings including joint-agency field missions, bilateral and trilateral meetings, Viet Nam - African range states dialogue etc...  Networking and Partnership Builds and maintains partnerships with key government agencies at the central and provincial levels in Viet Nam, academic and training institutions/think-tanks, CSOs, NGOs and influential individuals; Collaborates with other environmental and wildlife protection groups in joint efforts, including the Viet Nam Wildlife Support Network, Pandemics Prevention Task Force (PPTF) and others as relevant; Contributes to the management of partner databases. Grant development and implementation Contributes to the execution of all grant activities related to legal reform, policy advocacy and international cooperation; Contribute to the management of the team budget and M&E indicators for all policy and legal reform, and international cooperation activities; Provides law and policy insights to the proposal development; and supports on other fundraising activities, as requested; Contributes to develop team’s work plan, draft and provide inputs to grant reports and programmatic updates as relevant and required. Others Supervises and liaise with consultants as appropriate; Acts as WCS’s representative at meetings and workshops as required; Performs other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor. Minimum Requirements Bachelor or Master Degree in Laws, Police, Procuracy, Judiciary or related field; Minimum 5 years of working experience related to legislative development and law enforcement in the government, legal/criminological training institutions or policy advocacy/influencing campaign in an NGO/INGO/international organization; Knowledge of Viet Nam’s political, legislation and law enforcement systems; Familiar with the legislative development process in Viet Nam; Ability to handle multitask, prioritize, attention to details and self-management efficiently; Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English; Computer skills mandatory, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications; Concern for wildlife conservation & environmental issues, and understanding of legal system in African countries is an asset.   Application Process Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply via link https://forms.gle/fCYsZRF1nTSppJbTA latest by 23:59 of 10 October 2022. WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations. Nguyen, Thang Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18040