Project Assistant Intern

About Kenan Foundation Asia

The Kenan Foundation Asia is a leading Thailand-based, nonprofit organization serving the sustainable development needs of Thailand, as well as Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Lao PDR. Kenan oundation Asia believes in a world where everyone has the right to build a better life for themselves, their family, and their community. Every day, we are working in Thailand, Vietnam and the region to inspire students, evelop skilled people, and grow strong leaders by empowering them with the knowledge, technology, and skills necessary for a better future.

Our present project

With Boeing Technology Enhance Learning in Vietnam project, Kenan conducts in-depth research in education areas and pilot the STEM model. Our goal is to implement STEM curriculum in the classroom, and improve student knowledge of math and science. The Boeing TEL Vietnam project will improve STEM education in Hanoi schools, as well as all Vietnam schools in the future, by intergrating project- based learning with technology platforms. The project focuses on improving science and math outcomes by focusing on teachers, while also engaging students and school leaders.

With YSEALI project, Kenan conducts te “Improving Leadership skills and Global Citizenship for Youth in Vietnam” workshop trainings in 15 provinces in Vietnam. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of Vietnamese youth in leadership skills and global citizenship in the context of integration and globalization to contribute to addressing challenges locally, in the region, and around the world. Each 2-day workshop will be conducted in 1 province to provide knowledge of global citizenship, leadership skills, critical thinking, basic rights and obligations of young people as well as to Practice building and presenting community development project proposals related to 4 topics on Environment, Education, Health, Economics / Entrepreneurship (Meaningful project proposals and The most feasible will receive a grant to implement).

Position Job Description

Position: Project Assistant - Fulltime Intern

Division: Vietnam Office

Section/Unit: Vietnam Office

Reports to: Country Program Manager, Vietnam

Subordinates: None

Place of Work: Kenan Hanoi and travel as needed

Contract Duration: 6 Months with promotion to permanent staff for the outstanding performance

Overall responsibilities

Under the overall management of the Country Program Manager Vietnam, the Project Assistant will work under direct daily supervision of the assigned Project Manager(s). S/he will be responsible for supporting in capacity building training, reporting; carrying the administration and logistic arrangements required for training, forums; and participate in project developments and activities.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Handle administrative activities

Conduct secretarial and administrative supports
Arrange project logistics: preparation of stationaries, formatting and printing project documents, etc. ... as required
Assit in preparation of the project document and reports
Supporting in organizing project training, seminars, workshops, etc.
Support in editing and promoting the project’s facebook page and other social channels

2. Conduct research

Collect information and conduct research supporting for business development as assigned
Translate document from English to Vietnamese and vice versa

3. Project support

Conduct project data entry and check the data
Prepare financial payment procedures
Design of banners, backdrops, leaflets, etc. for project communication event, training, workshop, mentoring

4. Perform other duties if required.

Qualification

Young and talented newly under-graduated
Bachelor Degree of Business Administration or related field
Ability to work with a minimum supervision, exercise judgment, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Very good command of English, especially English writing

Application