Introduction

The Partnership for Higher Education Reform is a five-year initiative funded by USAID and implemented by Indiana University, aiming to modernize Vietnam’s leading universities and strengthen Vietnam’s higher education system in alignment with USAID’s Higher Education Program Framework.

The Project implements activities towards institutional reform in Vietnamese higher education institutions through developing effective and innovative models. The Project focuses on the four project key pillars:  Governance, Teaching & Learning, Research & Innovation, and University-Industry Linkages. Project activities target three major Vietnamese universities: Vietnam National University-Hanoi, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, and the University of Danang. Higher-education policy advocacy and reform, technology and digitization, and gender empowerment are critical, cross-cutting strategies for success across these four pillars and support the long-term sustainability of project outcomes.

Sang Kien Viet Nam Institute (IVI) is a sub-awardee to Indiana University supporting and implementing the PHER Activities in Vietnam.

1.      Position Description and Requirements

Position title: Program Intern

Position type: Full-time

Duration: March-May, 2024 with possible extension depending on performance and project needs

Location: Hanoi

Supervisor: Programmatic Team

Specific Responsibilities

The Program Intern will support the implementation of project activities, specifically:

• Provide administrative support to conduct online and in-person meetings, training and workshop activities
• Assist the implementation of scholar exchange activities
• Translate documents if needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree program or graduating in 2024

Required Skills

• Able to work full-time
• Proactive, eager to learn and grow
• Good command of computer and internet skills
• Good spoken and written English and Vietnamese
• Teamwork skills

2. Benefits

• Allowance: US$150/month
• Have the opportunity to work with leading experts in Vietnam and the United States
• Have a positive and creative working environment, with good support from the executive team

3. Other Information

• Working hours: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Work outside normal hours may be required.
• Work location: Room 501, Icon 4 Building, 243A De La Thanh St., Dong Da, Ha Noi.

4. Application

Candidates who meet the requirements can send their cover letter and most updated CV including two references with the subject [Your Name – Program Intern] to pher@sangkienvietnam.org before 5PM, February 14, 2024.

Due to the large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.