Communication Intern

Oxfam in Vietnam vacancy

COMMUNICATION INTERN (COMINT200701)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam is a confederation of 20 organizations working together in more than 90 countries. We are part of a global movement for change, empowering people to create a future that is secure, just, and free from poverty.

Oxfam in Vietnam is working to seek transformative changes in policies, practices and beliefs in ways that will fundamentally improve the lives of poor and marginalized women and men and ensure that all citizens have the same opportunity to enjoy their rights. Oxfam in Vietnam current country strategy contributes to shaping the debate on extreme inequality in Vietnam and globally, our three programme goals include promoting gender equality and women’s agency, social accountability and empowered citizens, and secured livelihoods and resilient communities..

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role

Oxfam in Vietnam is seeking a motivated fresh graduate to fill in the position of Communication Intern. The intern will work under line management of the Head of Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC), in close collaboration with other members of the KMC team, to provide support in communication related works as well as take part in a number of training opportunities.

Contract:                                 Full-time, Fixed-term, 1-year contract

Reporting to:                           Head of Knowledge Management and Communication

Staff report to this post:           N/A

Location:                                 Vietnam office in Hanoi, with occasional travel

Key responsibilities:

• Support in external and internal communications
• Support in social media management and information management
• Support in development of electronic communication products and lay-outs for printed materials
• Design basic communication materials for digital and printed channels
• Be responsible for note-taking, photo-taking, and video recording at events
• Provide creative inputs for the organization’s communication campaigns, tactics, etc.
• Provide backup support in translation and interpretation
• Provide backup support in general administrative assistance
• Join field trips when required
• Others as assigned by line manager

Skills, experiences, and knowledge

• Vietnamese citizen, university graduate
• General knowledge of socio, economic, cultural and political issues
• Familiar with web-based content managing, photography, graphic design, digital visual and audio applications. (Preferred using Adobe application including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, After Effects, etc.)
• Good knowledge of digital application for creative reporting, documentation
• Good command of oral and written English
• Commitment and inspiration to work in development and supporting vulnerable communities
• Hobbies and skills for media/social media work is an asset
• Good interpersonal skills (especially in working with people from different groups)
• Good teamwork skills (supporting others, delegation, influencing, negotiating)

Internship benefits

• Learning opportunities (knowledge and skills) in understanding sustainable development, communications strategy and implementation, and organizational operation.
• Working in a professional environment
• Developing career development in one of the leading international NGOs.

Benefits: monthly allowance of VND3,000,000, plus lunch allowance and accident insurance covered for the employment period.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply through this LINK

The closing date for application:  15^th July 2021

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.