PR Assistant

Technical Assistance to Business Registration Reform in Vietnam" Project (BRR) is co-funded by the Swiss Government, the Norwegian Goverment and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The project aims to provide policy and technical advice towards the achievement of nationwide business registration reform. As a result, enterprises will be able to register for business, tax code, statistics and seals through a single-point, using a consolidated form and obtain a unique enterprise ID. National capacities, as well as capacities in 63 provinces, will be developed to simplify the legal framework, processes and procedures and to set up and operate the computerized National Business Registry System (NBRS). The project will contribute to achievement of Outcome 1 (Output 1.12, Expected Result 1.12.5) of One UN Plan 2006-2010".

We are currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of PR Assistant who will be responsible for:
1. Assist public relations/communications team in awareness raising and PR activities for the National Business Registration System (NBRS)
2. Support the implementation of special events: press releases, conferences, interviews; in consultation with PR subcontractor, prepare contents for such events;
3. Establish and maintain the relationships with business community, related authorities as well as PR agencies for a smooth execution of PR plans;
4. Update Business Registration information on VIR website both in Vietnamese and English as assigned;
5. Carry out other task assigned by the CTA, the NPD and team leaders;
6. Prepare a final report at the end of the assignment.

Location: Hanoi and/or other provinces
Duration: 3 months initially with possibility to extend
Date required: As soon as possible

Qualification:
 - University graduate, with diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, Sales and Marketing, Business Administration and/or related studies.
- Experiences in public relations, media and event organization in a multinational working environment.
- Proficiency with written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
- Good interpersonal, public relations skills, and a strong networking in mass media is a plus.
-  Proactive, dynamic and professional
-  Advanced presentation and communication skills
-  Computer literacy in MS Office 
 Language requirement:    Vietnamese and English

Contact details:
Please send a Cover Letter (in English) stating why you are suitable for this position together with CV and copies (notarization not required) of relevant degree by 18th March, 2011 to:
Level 5, No. 8 Cat Linh, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Or email to: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application will not be returned