Communications Officer

The Wolbachia Method Project in Southern Vietnam (WMP-SVN) is implemented collaboratively by The World Mosquito Program (WMP) - a global not-for-profit initiative that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever, Action on Poverty (AOP) - an international aid organization with a network of partners around the world working together to break the poverty cycle, and the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City,  to evaluate the stable establishment of Wolbachia-carying aedes aeqypti in two project sites of Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong province and My Tho city, Tien Giang province and prepare for the eficacy study of Wolbachia method on dengue prevention in the coming period of Vietnam.

WMP-SVN is now seeking well-qualified, highly motivated candidates to fill the vacancy of Communications Officer. Please find attached JD for more information.

The Communications Officer will support the implementation of a mass communications campaign to achieve public acceptance and widespread participation for the release of Wolbachia mosquitoes in the WMP-SVN. This includes developing and implementing a range of high quality and engaging communications materials for print, traditional media, social media and presentations.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and cover letter in English with the subject line of “WMP-SVN Communications Officer – Your full name” to recruitment@actiononpoverty.org.vn only. Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications by 23rd September 2020 are strongly encouraged. While we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.