Communications Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH

FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization that, in Vietnam, promotes the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. It works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to achieve project aims. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs to address HIV and TB prevention, testing, and treatment; combatting trafficking in persons; COVID-19; anti-microbial resistance; health system strengthening; non-communicable diseases; maternal and child health and nutrition; and diagnostic and laboratory services.

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project focused on HIV, global health security, and combatting trafficking in persons using funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve as a Communications Officer based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders (community-based organizations, government partners, vendors, creative agencies) to implement and support communication initiatives and project activities
• Create and adapt graphic designs for communication and project materials, such as brochures, presentations, infographics, and other digital and print publications. Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure that designs align with project objectives and branding guidelines.
• Organize and execute events for project beneficiaries, government partners, community-based organizations, and representatives from the US and Vietnamese governments.
• Guide community-based organizations to implement communication plans and promote their services; orient and provide technical support to enable them to construct and implement communication activities.
• Write content in both English and Vietnamese for publications.
• Optimize the use of content on websites, social media, digital and print publications, etc. to ensure maximum reach and engagement
• Develop statements of work, requests for quotes, and consultant agreements; oversee the management of vendors and consultants, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of their work
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Experience and abilities for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field and at least three years of relevant working experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint) with the ability to create visually appealing materials for both digital and print formats.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and in health preferred.
• Expertise in social media marketing and communication campaigns, content design, including ability to teach others preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Professional experience working with an international organization, ideally USAID-funded.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply to the position ONLINE by November 5th, 2024. Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.