End Dog Meat Trade (EDMT) Investigation Officer
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Job Summary
Recruitment for
End Dog Meat Trade (EDMT) Investigation Officer
Animals Asia is an international animal charity working in the fields of wildlife protection and animal disease prevention. We are committed to ending the suffering of animals throughout Asia by promoting compassion and respect for all animals while striving to create long-term and sustainable change.
Animals Asia is currently seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of
End Dog Meat Trade (EDMT) Investigation Officer with details as follows:
Position: End Dog Meat Trade (EDMT) Investigation Officer
Employment type: Full- time 1-year fixed-term (renewable)
Department: Program (Bear and Companion)
Work location: Hanoi Viet Nam
Key Responsibilities
Animals Asia is seeking a dedicated EDMT Investigation Officer to conduct field-based investigations into the dog meat trade in Vietnam. This role focuses on generating accurate verified and actionable evidence related to dog sourcing transportation routes and disease prevention violations. The position supports the implementation of EDMT activities and provides evidence for appropriate legal interventions. This position is not a communications-focused role; its an evidence-based field investigation covert and overt investigations in key provinces and cities across Vietnam.
- Collect verify and document evidence of transport and disease prevention violations in the dog meat trade.
- Monitor and analyse supply chains from source provinces to main slaughterhouses.
- Produce clear factual investigation reports to inform program strategy and to support legal interventions.
- Engage with relevant provincial authorities and stakeholders to share verified findings.
- Report regularly to the Director of Dog and Cat Welfare and the Program Manager (Bears and Companion Animals).
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications Law Environmental Science or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years experience in investigations compliance monitoring or program implementation.
- Experience working with government or enforcement authorities is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong investigative and analytical skills.
- Ability to document and verify evidence accurately and ethically.
- Proficiency in Vietnamese and working-level English.
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office and data management tools).
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and discretion.
- Detail-oriented and resilient in challenging field environments.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% of time).
- Strong commitment to animal welfare and public health goals.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and CV (clearly stating the applied position) by clicking the application link below: shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. Applicants who have not received a reply after two weeks from the date of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful. Only short-listed applicants will be interviewed; the interview will be conducted in English. Closing date for application is 20th March 2026.
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity age gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion national origin socioeconomic status disability or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.
Using AI During Interviews
Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including but not limited to real-time transcription automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview will take a candidates agreement to participate in an interview with us as confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used the interview will be terminated immediately and the candidate will no longer be considered for the appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy which is in place to maintain the integrity professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Food Safety
- Suspicious Activity
- Financial Crimes
- Administrative Hearings
- Ofac
- SAR
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Due Diligence
- AML
- Criminal History
- escalate
- Procedures
- Subpoenas
About Company
End bear bile farming and protect animals across Asia. Support sanctuaries, rescue missions and lasting change.
