Information (Communication) Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian humanitarian organization providing aid to hurting people around the world. With a sustainable history working in Vietnam, Samaritan’s Purse has developed strong relationships with partners to conduct projects in 6 sectors: health, WASH, education, protection, livelihood and relief.

Samaritan’s Purse in Vietnam’s projects are being implemented in Hanoi, Quang Nam, the central province of Vietnam, Tra Vinh, the south of Vietnam and across the northern provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Lai Chau where the majority of people are from ethnic minority groups, often the most vulnerable or marginalized sections of the population.

We are now seeking highly qualified candidate for the following position:

Position Title:                 Information (Communication) Officer    

Grade:                             Junior Program

Position Duration:           01 Year with possibility of extension

Duty Station:                   Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, with travels to project sites

Reports To:                      Country Director

Job Summary:

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief (Samaritan's Purse) is looking for a creative team player to communicate the effectiveness of Samaritan's Purse programs and build donors confidence through digital and printed media. S/he will work under the direction of the Program Development Manager to generate contents, ensure effective content collection, manage communication assets, and coordinate communications efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content creation:
  
  • Create digital and print materials to highlight program results. (Include designs, videos, texts, and interactive contents).
  • Prepare and design business documents (presentations, briefing sheet, infographics, situation reports, and brochures).

• Content collection:
  
  • Create plans for project teams to collect communication materials (stories, interviews, videos, and photos).
  • Ensure quality of materials by reviewing and editing materials submitted by project staff.
  • Provide project staff with feedback and guidance to ensure content submitted by staff meet organizational standards.
  • Promote ethical practices for content collection from the communities and beneficiaries.

• Asset management:
  
  • Organize and update the office’s digital archives of contents and files on a monthly basis.
  • Monitor, maintain, and organize communications equipment and tools.
  • Monitor public media coverage of Samaritan’s Purse in Vietnam and report quarterly.

• Communications coordination:
  
  • Coordinate with the other departments and the international communications team to provide resources, conduct training, and implement plans.
  • Assist with donor engagement activities and trips.
  • Assist and contribute to brainstorming sessions and project concept development.

Education/Experience Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or development.
• 1 to 3 years of work experience in marketing, journalism, communications or related field.
• Experience working in international organizations or cross-cultural communication preferred.
• Experience working with social development, charity, and vulnerable groups preferred.

Skills Required:

• Excellent English, especially in writing.
• Proficient with industry standard creative software and tools.
• A humble team player with integrity.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Strong passion to help others, possess creative and communication skills, and be willing to learn.

Samaritan’s Purse in Vietnam is a Christian nonprofit organization. Candidates having working experience in a similar kind of organization will be an advantage.

Please note that Applications will be treated in confidence and cannot be returned, only candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.

To respond to this opportunity, please send your Cover letter, Samaritan's Purse Application form (as attached), and a sample portfolio of your work, any English qualifications (TOEFL/IELTS), and demonstrate your competency with creative software to [email protected] referencing “Information Communication Officer Opportunity” in the subject title. Application Deadline: May 31, 2022.