Vietnam Stray Animal Care Programmes Officer (FOUR PAWS)

[Full-time | based on an employment contract | Hanoi, Hoi An, Da Nang, Vietnam]

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

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

Your contribution will be

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

Your profile ideally illustrates

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

Our offer includes

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

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

Be part of a good cause and apply for your next professional challenge with your CV in English to ha.ninh@four-paws.org

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