Internship- Marine Conservation and Conservation Technology

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, while improving the livelihoods of local people. Our guiding principles are to work through local partnerships, act as a catalyst for change, make conservation relevant, and base decisions on sound science. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body; our conservation work, and impact, spans the globe.

FFI is developing its marine conservation programme in Vietnam with the implementation of a new project in Nui Chua National Park (NCNP), Ninh Thuan province, which aims to improve marine resource management in collaboration with park authorities and fishing communities.

Terms and Conditions

Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: 6 months
Probation Period: 2 months
Salary: US$314 gross per month
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam (Fauna & Flora International’s Office)
Benefits: 25 working days annual leave entitlement; Medical and social insurance; Public holidays following Vietnam Labor Code
Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday for 8 hours per day from 8.30am to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Intern - Marine Conservation
Reporting to: Marine Coordination Officer (line manage)
Marine Technical Specialist (technical oversight)
Key Relationships: Key members of Vietnam Marine conservation team

Purpose:

A young and passionate conservationist will have the opportunity to fully participate in the initial implementation of the project “Improving marine resource management in the marine protected area of Nui Chua National Park”, supported by the Arcadia Fund, a charitable foundation of Lisbet Rausing and Peter Baldwin. The intern will assist capacity building for relevant stakeholders and researches on the local communities' social background, and support the preparation for the assessments of the National Park’s marine biodiversity.

Person Specification

Base in Hanoi or Nui Chua National Park (All incurred moving expenses is covered by the internship’s monthly stipend).
Good interpersonal skills, able to work with the team via online communication and represent our mission at the project site.
Background in marine biology, conservation or other relevant subjects.
Confident in utilizing English in scientific contexts

How to Apply

Applications, consisting of a full CV, a personal statement (300 words) that describes prior experience, future career goals and how the internship is expected to advance these goals, and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission) should be sent to Ms. Le Hong Viet via email: viet.hong.le@fauna-flora.org.

Please mark your application ‘Internship: Marine conservation’.

The closing date for applications is 21st October 2022. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 24th October 2022. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone – please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw the position advertised.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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