Established in 2015, The Global Citizen education group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, whose vision is to inspire and empower the next generation of global citizens by equipping them with the soft skills to create a better tomorrow. The group presently comprises of four education enterprises that provide consultancy and training services ranging from debate, Model United Nations, global citizenship education and more.
Based in Singapore, The Global Citizen has branch offices in Vietnam and China, and operations in a handful of Southeast Asian countries, where we work with students, schools, like-minded businesses, non-profit organizations and government affiliated agencies.
The Global Citizen Vietnam is the company’s representative office in Vietnam. With the expansion there, we are looking for interns interested in the setting up of businesses abroad, and who are passionate in cross-functional work which includes operations, marketing, sales and community outreach.
START-UP INTERN
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Start Date: May 2019
Category: Full-Time, with Paid Travel Opportunities, and Possible Commission on Investments and Sales Overseas living fully provided for
Location: Vietnam
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POSITION OVERVIEW
- The internship position is a paid full-time position offered with The Global Citizen Vietnam, the Vietnamese division of the main education group.
- The position should ideally commence in May and last till July 2019 (inclusive). Applicants may request for minor changes to be made in their start or end date, with the opportunity to extend.
- He or she will be focused on assisting our team in Vietnam on setting up operations, pioneering marketing and sales efforts and developing a strong community-oriented approach to business.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the setting up of our new offices in Vietnam with an emphasis on developing systems and protocols for new employees
- Brainstorm and implement new community-oriented opportunities that will build the company’s image and brand as a socially conscious education business
- Pioneer digital marketing and social media strategies, with the assistance of local Staff and potential agencies
- Research new business opportunities, sales leads and market trends
- Coordinate business meetings with relevant stakeholders, clients, partners and investors, including those designed to generate local investor interest
- Measure, monitor and report on ROI and performance across the board
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum GCE A’ level or Polytechnic Diploma, university applicants are highly welcomed
- Previous experience either with a start-up or new department within a large company
- Confidence in working and living abroad
- Strong writing, editing and oral communication in English and at least one other language, with a high preference for Vietnamese
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Persuasive communicator, who is confident of working with potential clients, partners and investors
- Independent task-driven learner who is comfortable working under pressure and while multi-tasking
- A team player and leader who is proactive and takes initiative
- Able to handle changing environments as well as situations involving different cultures, languages and working styles,
- Well organized with close attention to detail and implementation
- Thrives in a multi-faceted, fast-paced and challenging environment
- Confidence to travel and work online even while on travelling
BENEFITS
- Intern stipend in the range of $600 - $800, depending on the education level of the applicant
- Return flight ticket, accommodation, visa application (if required) and travel insurance will be provided; interns will be part of a team of Singaporeans who will be living in Vietnam. The living situation will depend on the final number of Singapore Staff
- In the event of successful investments secured, the intern may be offered a commission-based bonus
- Sales commission where relevant
- In addition the stipend, interns who travel on behalf of the company will have their flights, accommodation, visa application (if required) and travel insurance will be provided for
- Reference letters on the condition of good performance
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