Communications Intern

Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.

Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.

Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.

Child Safeguarding positioning statement:

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.

We are looking for Vietnamese national for:

• Vacancy: Communications Intern
• Location: Hanoi

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main accountabilities:

Assist the Communications and Campaign Team to:

• Update Save the Children information on relevant websites and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram etc.) with guidance from Communications team members
• Provide translation support for Communications team members in Country Office’s communications products (social media content, Press Release, Presentation, etc.)
• Contribute ideas for communications materials (including program brochures, infographics, videos and other promotional products) with content from program teams, with guidance from Communications team members
• Provide support for Communications team in event preparation and taking good photos/short videos of Save the Children’s activities (both internal and external)
• Support Communications team in implementation of Every Last Child campaign and other program’s campaign
• Maintain and update the filing of documentation, photographic materials, and video library for Communications team

Other tasks

• Produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communications outputs that

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• New graduate (bachelor - university degree), preferably journalism/ media Strong experience of leading or implementing strategic communications campaigns.

Essential

• Some knowledge of publications preparation and desktop publishing
• Some experience in social marketing and/or public education
• Ability to manage/maintain information systems, databases, websites
• Familiar with publicity, promotions, public relations, advertising
• Excellent spoken and written English & Vietnamese
• Some experience of working with the media and networking skills preferred
• Teamwork and coordination skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

All application packages must be submitted via https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=190003FX&tz=G...

In case you cannot access to the above link, please send your updated CV (in English), your cover letter and your SC’s application form to Email: [email protected]

The closing date for application is 5pm on 12 October 2019. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.