ILRI Internship Position: Administrative Intern

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks an Administrative Intern to support operational activities for ILRI Asia and its projects. The intern will assist with administrative duties, logistic support for ILRI events and project activities in the field.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR Research Centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Key responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Manager, the intern will assist with the following tasks:

• Provide logistics support in organizing office meetings, workshops, training courses, events and field visits.
• Assist office staff and visitors in booking travel arrangements including flight tickets, hotel accommodation, car rental, visa application, etc.
• Manage filing system including ensuring proper documentation in for the office files.
• Manage office supplies.
• Support procurement process.
• Coordinate repairs to office equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Must be Vietnamese national citizen who is in the last two years of their undergraduate university study, before the start of the internship.
• Registered in a recognized university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in either business administration, economics, management, accountancy or related fields.
• Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Responsible, flexible, client-oriented and attention-to-detail.
• Sound organizational and communication, interpersonal skills.
• Firm interest in sustainable development and in working with international organizations or NGOs.

Location: ILRI Asia Regional Office, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Duration: 3-6 months.

Terms of appointment and stipend:

The successful candidate will receive a monthly internship stipend, receive medical insurance, enjoy a good learning environment, and work under professional conditions. Additionally, they will be entitled to public holidays according to ILRI policy. Any operational and field costs, if any, will be supported by ILRI.

How to apply:

All applications MUST include the following (applications not containing these documents will not be considered):

• A cover letter addressed to the Senior Manager – Capacity Development ILRI, expressing interest in the internship position and the motivation. The position title and reference number (REF: ILRI Internship/INT/ILRI SA/02/2026) should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
• CV, including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of two referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.
• University admission letter confirming release for the internship position.

Applications must be submitted by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” tab on or before 30th Oct 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.