Humane World for Animals
Job Title: Program Consultant – Ending Dog and Cat Meat Vietnam
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam (Flexible with occasional remote, office and field visits)
Organization: Humane World for Animals
About Humane World for Animals
Humane World for Animals is a U.S-headquartered global NGO dedicated to ending cruelty and promoting compassion for all animals – wildlife, farm, and companion animals. Through advocacy, research, partnerships, and rescue efforts, we work to address the root causes of animal suffering and create lasting, humane solutions for animals and communities. Operating in Vietnam since 2013, our Hanoi-based office manages four key programs: Disaster Risk Response, Ending Dog and Cat Meat, Farm Animal Protection, and Wildlife.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Program Consultant to support the implementation of our Ending Dog and Cat Meat Campaign in Vietnam.
Please refer the Term Of Reference for details
Campaign Overview & Scope The campaign is actively operating in Dong Nai and Thai Nguyen through strategic partnerships with provincial governments, local social enterprises, and animal shelters. Building on this momentum, the program is set to expand its interventions into Ho Chi Minh City to establish another critical metropolitan zone free from the companion animal meat trade. The ultimate goal is to eliminate the dog and cat meat supply chain in target areas, raise public awareness, and institutionalize sustainable animal welfare practices. Key interventions include facilitating livelihood conversion for slaughterhouse owners, strengthening intersectoral coordination, executing rescue and facility closure operations, and conducting field surveys.
Position Overview: The Program Consultant will provide vital operational support to the Program Director to ensure the smooth implementation, coordination, and tracking of these diverse programme interventions. This is a consultancy role with a maximum commitment of 12 working days per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Grant & Workplan Tracking: Track milestones, activity deadlines, and ensure compliance for grants and action plans across current and expansion sites.
- Documentation & Asset Management: Maintain an organized digital depository of field data, survey logs, legal agreements, and campaign media assets.
- Event & Field Facilitation: Support the planning and logistics for workshops, government stakeholder meetings, field missions, and rescue/closure operations.
- Translation & Communication: Provide high-quality written translation (English/Vietnamese) for campaign materials and verbal interpretation during meetings.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project assistance, coordination, or operations (preferably within an INGO or development project in Vietnam).
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
- Comfortable with occasional travel to project sites, shelters, or provinces within Vietnam as operations dictate.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to participate in an impactful animal welfare campaign in Vietnam as part of Humane World for Animals global efforts to end the dog and cat meat trade. You will work with both an international and local team of experts and be able to influence meaningful change in Vietnam to help build a compassionate future for dogs and cats.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter (in English) outlining your reason for wanting the role and relevant experience to Nguyen Thuy Hang – Program Director, Ending Dog and Cat Meat via email: [email protected] with the subject line: “Program Consultant – Ending Dog and Cat Meat, Vietnam.”
Application deadline: End of Tuesday, 28th July 2026.
Successful candidates will be notified by email of interview dates within one week after the close date.