Having worked in Vietnam since the early 1980s, PATH established a permanent office in Hanoi in 1997 and an office in Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.
About the Role
The intern will practice and learn administrative and accounting skills, along with the daily work processes of accountants, finance personnel, administrative staff, and program officers/assistants. The intern will support the finance, admin, and program teams, including managing daily payment processes and participating in project activities (such as events, training sessions, and workshops) under the supervision of the Senior Program Assistant.
Learning Objectives and Goals for the Internship
- Gain practical experience in program/project implementation and management, administrative/financial management, and regular duties of program/accounting positions.
Required Skills and Experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of detail orientation, accuracy, and responsibility.
- Motivation and a strong desire to learn and take on new challenges.
- Good translation and interpretation skills.
Skills to be Developed During the Internship
- Insight into the working environment and understanding organizational culture.
- Project implementation and management skills.
- Payment document review and control.
- Administrative and logistical support for program teams.
- Enhanced communication skills and teamwork coordination.
- Other relevant skills in logistics arrangement, financial processes, event organization, and administration.
Proposed Activities
- Pre-review documents submitted by staff, consultants, and partners (e.g., travel expenses, meeting/training/workshop expenses, purchase orders, sales contracts). Scan and upload these to shared drives.
- Rearrange and pre-review financial supporting invoices/receipts against financial reports submitted by partners for easy tracking.
- Support the admin/PA team in organizing project workshops, training sessions, and events.
- Assist the admin and finance teams with project implementation activities.
- Provide translation and interpretation as needed.
- Provide other administrative and financial support as required.
Internship Duration: 6 months
Estimated Weekly Hours: Full-time
Eligibility
- Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Vietnam.
- Candidates must be final-year students or recent graduates (under 1 year).
Please include a cover letter with your resume, describing your interest and how you meet the qualifications.
Location: Vietnam
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