Old job: Program Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Program Intern DEPT: Program
REPORT TO: Program Manager DATE: August 2023

INTRODUCTION

Orbis International is a nonprofit global development organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide. Our mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local institutions in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness. Our goal is a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care is available to everyone. Since 1982, ORBIS has treated and transformed the lives of more than 10 million people in 87 countries.

Orbis has been working in Vietnam since 1996, supporting the country’s efforts to prevent and treat avoidable blindness, especially among children, marginalized rural communities, and people with diabetes. Orbis established a permanent office in Vietnam in 2003.

Orbis Vietnam works closely with the Ministry of Health, medical universities, and eye care institutions to strengthen the overall eye health system of the country. Orbis also implements training programs that are building the skills of entire eye care teams across the country – from health workers in rural clinics to eye surgeons in urban centers.

JOB SUMMARY

We aims at supporting the community, especially young generation, by providing the working opportunities in the organization. Internship program with Orbis enables students and fresh graduate to work in a recognized international organization, learning from leaders while sharpen their expertise as well as interpersonal skills.

The Program Intern, under the supervision and instruction of the Program Manager, will support the implementation of the project activities in order to meet the targeted objectives. The position is based in Hanoi Office with travel to project sites as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Support projects to implement all day-to-day administrative and financial tasks;
Support to follow up works with partners/stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and timely of milestone activities;
Support to organize meeting, workshop, training including the preparation of document, presentation and logistics;
Draft outgoing correspondences, TOR and consultancy contract when requested;
Take note at meeting, workshop and distribute minutes in a timely manner;
Assist in translation of project documents and materials and provide interpretation when requested.
Maintain soft and hard copies of project documents;
Carry out other related tasks assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Vietnamese citizen;
University Degree from Hanoi School of Public Health, Medical Universities, English, Social Sciences, Business Administration or in relevant fields;
Be willing to travel to project sites;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent English and Vietnamese communication skills both verbal and written;
Well organized and attention to details;
Demonstrate interest in working in development field.

BENEFITS

Friendly working environment
Internship allowance
Travel allowance when on duty travel
Free lunch in the office
Opportunity to participate in group training for professional development
A certificate from Orbis Vietnam upon completion of 6-month internship period

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your motivation letter and CV to the email [email protected], cc: [email protected] and [email protected]. Email subject should be “Application for the position of Program Intern”

Deadline for submission: no later than 17.00 on August 15, 2023

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for interview.

Please follow us on Orbis Vietnam | Facebook to learn more about what we are doing.
To learn more about Orbis International, go to http://www.orbis.org

Orbis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a global organization, we welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures who
reflect the five Orbis values of Trust, Caring, Commitment, Accountability, and Excellence.

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Program Intern