Communications Assistant

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: 

A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. 

To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigor. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all. 

SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995 and currently has over 50 national and international experts. SNV Vietnam implements projects in more than 38 provinces across the country, including the poorest and most remote areas. 

In the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, SNV Vietnam is implementing the project Transforming the Rice Value Chain (TRVC) for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development (TRVC) in An Giang, Dong Thap, and Kien Giang provinces. The project aims to use a results-based financing mechanism to incentivize private enterprises in the rice value chain (RVC) to invest in scaling sustainable rice production among smallholder farmers (SHFs) and marketing domestically and internationally in the most rice intensive production provinces over five years (2022 2027). It is built on three core strategic objectives, namely (1) improving climate resilience, (2) optimizing rice value chain linkages, and (3) developing carbon markets. The TRVC project aims to build on the successes of the AgResults Vietnam Emission Reduction Challenges Project (AVERP), which piloted the results-based prize incentive model in the Thai Binh province to attract a diverse pool of private sector actors to implement improved rice farming practices. 

SNV Vietnam is seeking a highly qualified national candidate to fill the position of Communications Assistant in support of the TRVC Project in Vietnam. 

The Communication Officer will play a key role in promoting the visibility, results, and impacts of the TRVC project), a major initiative aimed at transforming the rice value chain in the Mekong Delta by adopting climate-resilient and low-carbon practices. The Communication Officer will be responsible for planning and implementing all communication activities, creating engaging content, and maintaining a strong, positive public profile for the project. 

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• Develop and Implement Communication activities: Design and execute comprehensive communication plans to promote the TRVC Project’s objectives, ensuring alignment with project goals and target audiences. 
• Content Creation: Produce high-quality content, including press releases, articles, newsletters, social media posts, and reports, to effectively convey project achievements and messages. Ensure all the TRVC project communication activities comply with donor and SNV communication and branding guidelines  
• Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with local and national media outlets, facilitating coverage of project activities and successes. 
• Event Coordination: Organize workshops, seminars, and public events to engage stakeholders and disseminate Project outcomes. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with project partners, government agencies, NGOs, and community groups to ensure consistent and accurate messaging. 
• Media monitoring: support the Communications Officer in monitoring of media platforms, and highlighting reference to the project or its activities in public news and media fora  
• Photography: Capture high-quality photos during field trips, workshops, and other Project activities to be used in communication products and reports 
• Knowledge management and reporting: Maintain and update a comprehensive digital library of communication materials and images. 
• Other duties as assigned by line manager 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. 

Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, preferably within international development or agricultural sectors. 

Skills: 

• Very good written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese; proficiency in English is a plus. 
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Preferred: 

• Previous experience working in similar roles in international development programmes 
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and climate change issues in agriculture. 
• Proven capacity for mobilization of AI with integrity for contents and other communication products. 

Contract Duration: 1 year contract with the option of extension based on the performance, contract duration aligned with the project timeline (2025–2027)​ 

Reports to: Communications Officer  

Desired start date: as soon as possible. 

Location: Hanoi with travel to the Mekong Delta Region, Vietnam 

Working at SNV:

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

How to Apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 18 April 2025.

SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.

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