Events and Communications Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Events and Communications Officer

About AMPERES

AMPERES is a mission-driven enterprise committed to finding integrated solutions for the entrenched sustainability challenges facing Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific. We have offices in Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) and Perth (Australia). We use evidence-bases, deliberative processes and innovative technology to improve how society interacts with the environment.

• We support governments to improve the sustainability of policy and planning processes through implementation of climate risk & adaptation assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), integrated environmental assessments, river basin plans, water, energy and economic modelling and techno-economic studies.
• We empower communities to improve livelihoods through affordable and reliable access to distributed energy & water resources using business models that are viable and centre benefits at the community level.
• We work with companies & industry to decarbonise their business, promote energy independence and reduce operating costs through energy efficiency planning and the development of distributed renewable energy systems.
• We collaborate with researchers & universities to prototype, test & scale innovative technology towards successful commercialisation.

The Role

AMPERES is implementing multiple programs in climate change, water and energy that cover water scarcity management, impacts of hydropower development, climate resilient flood management, renewable energy transition, distributed renewable microgrids, community energy and water/energy policy reform. These programs span the Asia-Pacific region with particular emphasis on the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)*.

We are looking for a Vietnamese Events and Communications Officer who will be based at our Ho Chi Minh office and can support and maintain the communications activities.

We value equality and diversity in all of our projects and also within our organisation. We welcome applications from all segments of society.

Organisation:               AMPERES Vietnam
Title/Role:                    Events and Communications Officer
Reporting to:                AMPERES Director and/or Office Manager
Duty Station:                Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
                                   126 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 3, HCMC
Conditions of contract:   Full time, Vietnamese national

Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will lead the development and implementation of AMPERES communications strategy, including:

Branding

The Events and Communications Officer will be responsible for branding identification of the AMPERES. Main responsibilities include:

• Develop AMPERES identity branding such as templates for PowerPoint, technical reports, proposals, letterheads, name cards, posters, zoom virtual background etc.
• Collaborate with management and project teams to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on projects’ objectives.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the company’s reputation.
• Optimise company website content for internet search engines

Website and Social Media

The Event and Communications Officer will develop, upgrade and maintain AMPERES’ website and social media, including:

• Oversee and provide strategic communications advice to the management and technical teams.
• Develop and manage content on the company’s website and social media.
• Prepare promotional materials (including but not limited to company capacity statements, brochures, project profiles, reports, etc.)
• Develop and/or coordinate the development of multi-media materials, such as interviews, videos, photos, articles etc., that draw out project findings and make them accessible to a wider audience base.
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.

Events

• Support facilitation and logistics of events (online, in-person and hybrid events)

Other support tasks

• Support establishing and maintaining good relationships with the key stakeholders, including government agencies, media, NGOs, CSOs, researchers and other interested members of the general public
• Support project activities where assigned

Required

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in events and communications.
• Proficiency in graphic design and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of communications strategies for different audiences, good practices and search engine optimisation.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills to mobilise available resources to deliver the outputs effectively.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills that can help build and maintain trust in relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated and can work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and pay attention to details.
• Approach work with a professional, positive, and constructive attitude.
  Respond positively to critical feedback and different points of views.
• Have an inquisitive problem-solver ethically committed to sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a multicultural environment.
• Strong verbal and writing skills in both English and Vietnamese.

Preferred

• Experience in environmental projects with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, and international development partners.
• Experience in web development/administration.
• Vietnamese citizen living in Ho Chi Minh City or willing to move there.

How to apply

Eligible candidates should submit:

1. cover letter, outlining why you are interested in the position, what are the main skills you bring to AMPERES and highlighting work you have done that is relevant to the requirements;
2. your professional CV emphasising your relevant experience;
3. an example of your writing/design. If the example product was developed by more than one person, please outline your specific contribution to the product.

All submissions should be sent to [email protected] by 31 October 2022.

Please note that while we greatly appreciate the effort from all candidates in submitting an application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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* The Greater Mekong Subregion includes Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan Province (PRC).