Communications and Advocacy Coordinator

The Opportunity - Communications and Advocacy Coordinator

The role of the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator is to support the development of and in collaboration with program teams coordinate the implementation of communications, advocacy and campaign strategies, media engagement plans, digital and social media strategies, visibility and communications plans for programs and building Save the Children’s brand. The post holder will work to ensure compliance with government requirements on campaigns and advocacy initiatives.

The post holder will lead the production and development of communications materials that are necessary for communication with donors, stakeholders, government, beneficiaries, and Save the Children staff members. S/he will work on positive media relations with the local media outlets in Vietnam, to boost the public profile of Save the Children in Vietnam, in addition to supporting program teams on advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign and Advocacy

• Lead on Save the Children’s Red Alert and global campaign efforts through raising public awareness on the impact of climate change, through leading on the implementation of youth-led campaign activities, producing social media materials, supporting programs in the organization of high-level advocacy events and media collaboration
• Coordinate with all Project and Program Managers in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on campaign initiatives as well as coordination with the program team
• Coordinate with Program and Project Managers in development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of advocacy plans for Vietnam country office
• Work with the MEAL team in communicating the program evidence and best practices to support and inform the implementation of advocacy plan and achievement of program results at scale
• Support Program/Project Managers to plan and utilize advocacy and campaigns budgets.

Communications

• Produce accurate, clear, and consistent information and communications outputs that highlight children’s situation and Save the Children’s work in Vietnam, including case studies, feature stories, and online platforms.
• Produce visually appealing and brand-aligned external marketing materials for all sectors and programs, including for fundraising purposes.
• Review and approve TORs for printing and production of all communication materials
• Lead in the development of a social media plan as well as production of multimedia materials, including photos, videos, infographics, animation, etc.
• In collaboration with Program and Area Managers, develop specific communications plans for each thematic area and ensure roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the plan are agreed upon and clear.
• Keep all social media and websites updated, including Vietnam Office sites and all related project sites.
• Ensure high-quality internal communications materials across our internal channels. Promote sharing, learning, and interactive dialogue among staff.
• Obtain approval for publishing materials as per relevant SCI procedures and protocols, and in line with Vietnamese laws.

Media Engagement

• Actively engage the local media to raise Save the Children’s public profile and spread messages from Save the Children that can help communicate relevant messages and gain acceptance from the general public, partners, and beneficiaries
• Produce and ensure the quality of media engagement materials, including media packs, press releases, and information sheets
• Support national and international media engagement in humanitarian crises in Vietnam
• Lead media field visits
• Obtain approvals for media content as per relevant SCI procedures and protocols, and in line with Vietnamese laws.

Capacity Building

• Build capacity of program staff to understand advocacy, campaign, and communications approaches, tools, and requirements
• Manage and ensure capacity building of Communications and Advocacy Assistant and/or interns assigned to support advocacy, campaigns, and communications work

Other tasks

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience, including adjustment on the job description, and also in cases of any humanitarian emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, arts, fine arts, or any related field.
• At least 5-year experience in advertising, communications, social media, media management, marketing, public relations, or related field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Strong experience in leading or implementing strategic communications campaigns.
• Excellent English and Vietnamese communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to speak confidently in front of the media, donors, and senior staff
• Ability to deliver key messages to the media
• Good eye for page layouts and design
• Good understanding of social media engagement
• Good understanding of the key components in brand management
• Excellent personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Experience of working in related human development issues, especially one or more of Save the Children’s sectors (i.e. child poverty, child protection, child rights governance, education, health, and nutrition) an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to field offices and work in the difficult environment according to travel requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children
• Commitment to and understanding of  SCI  mission,  values, and principles including rights-based approaches.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and at different levels, to motivate and inspire teamwork.

Desirable

• Flexibility, live and thrive in challenging circumstances
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Experience of working in an emergency setting and/or committed to building that capacity
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges, and work effectively in a cross-culture environment.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and use format. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Job Description - Hanoi - Communications & Advocacy Coordinator - National Only (2200016T) (taleo.net)

If you have any issues with applying via our system, please send an email explaining your troubles to [email protected]

Closing Date for Application: 9^th March 2022

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties by our global anti-harassment policy.