Communications and Social and Behavioral Change Young Professional Under USAID’s Diversity, Development and Diplomacy Professional Development Program

Communications and Social and Behavioral Change Young Professional (YP)

Under USAID’s Diversity, Development and Diplomacy Professional Development Program

USAID Vietnam

Apply here:

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=39&rid=4706

About USAID Vietnam

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. USAID partners with Vietnam on many shared priorities, including overcoming legacies of the U.S.-Vietnam war; strengthening public health; fostering economic growth; addressing environment, energy, and climate change issues; and modernizing higher education. To learn more, visit: https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam.

Project Objective

Social Impact (SI) is implementing the USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract. The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and its implementing partners to implement more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs by (1) improving staff knowledge and skills in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) and Collaborating, Learning & Adapting (CLA); (2) advancing evidence-informed decision-making; (3) strengthening strategic collaboration between staff and local stakeholders.

Please note: This position will be hired by Social Impact and the YP will be seconded to USAID Vietnam.

About USAID’s Diversity, Development and Diplomacy Professional Development Program

USAID Diversity, Development and Diplomacy Professional Development Program (USAID DDD) is a recruitment initiative for talented university students to develop skills and professional capacity. Young Professionals (YPs) joining the program will have the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills related to programming international development activities; developing program budgets for international donors such as USAID; and providing technical assistance to implementing partners, civil society, Government of Vietnam officials, and other donors. YPs in the USAID DDD will be given the opportunity to:

• Work in a professional, creative, and agile environment focused on making positive change in Vietnam.
• Experience a range of training and professional development opportunities and exposure to new tools and techniques.
• Build a marketable skillset through substantive technical work.
• Gain insights on project management.

The USAID DDD lasts 3 months, and YPs receive a stipend of VND 11,600,000 per month.

Position Description

SI seeks to hire a full-time Communications and Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) Young Professional to support the Health team, starting in June 2024. This position is based in Hanoi and will report to the Deputy Director of the health office.

Selection Criteria

• Current Vietnamese University students in year 3 or later pursuing a degree in Public Health, Social Work, Social Research, or related fields.
• Keen interest in contributing to sustainable development goals and communications for development projects.
• Strong willingness to learn
• Strong ability to pay attention to details, while remaining agile, quick-thinking, creative, and proactive.
• Good English and Vietnamese reading and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong writing and data visualization skills preferred.
• Strong research analytical skills.
• Experience in using MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is a plus.

SBC YP will be expected to:

• Conduct research to help the health team understand the social and behavioral determinants affecting healthcare-seeking behaviors in Vietnam.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature on healthcare seeking behaviors in Vietnam, focusing on cultural, economic, and social factors.
• Summarize key findings and identify gaps that could inform communication strategies.
• Develop factsheets for different program areas.
• Support communication efforts as needed.
• Assist the execution of the health team’s tasks as needed.

By the end of the assignment, SBC YP will:

• Become fully conversant about USAID health programs
• Be able to demonstrate improved written and verbal communication skills, specifically tailored for the public health sector and produce high-quality content for diverse communication channels.
• Have gained experience working within a dynamic team, fostering effective collaboration, and contributing to collective goals.

The closing date for application: December 10, 2023. Selection and interview will be performed constantly, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, please merge both your CV and a motivation letter into one pdf file and submit it through the online portal. Applications without a motivation letter may not be considered.

To learn more about USAID Vietnam, please visit our website: https://www.usaid.gov/vietnam.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.

SI is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Persons with Disabilities and/or ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation requests (including the ability to telework) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.     

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls/office visits.