FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh.

Your contribution will be

• Running day-to-day operations in the country
• Overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the organisation’s strategy and mission
• Leading the country management team in implementing FOUR PAWS strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with the organisation’s principles, policies, processes and guidelines
• Working in close collaboration and consultation with Regional Director Asia as well as with Vietnam Country Office on international and national topics to ensure compliance with FP guidelines and national laws

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Proven leadership experience, preferably in a multicultural environment within a medium-sized organisation
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Management Sciences
• Solid experience in operational and financial management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Proven staff leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Hands-on, compliant, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strategic and analytical thinking with a start-up mentality
• Strong focus on operational compliance and organisational development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Vietnamese and English
• Strong commitment to animal welfare and ethical values

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 20 days of annual leave
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• Social insurance and other benefits in compliance with the national laws
• A competitive salary including private health insurance package, negotiable depending on higher than required qualifications, skills and professional experience relevant for the position.

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.thailand@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply in English with your CV, cover letter and application title in the subject line of your email to: