Senior Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Action on Poverty in Vietnam
Senior Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Established in 1968 as The Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific Limited (AFAP), our organisation has recently adopted a new name – Action on Poverty (AOP). AOP is a fully-accredited, secular Australian organisation that empowers local changemakers to break the cycle of entrenched poverty in their communities. For nearly 50 years, AOP has successfully worked with local partners to implement cost-effective development programs in 20 countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

AOP in Vietnam is the representative office of AOP. AOP in Vietnam has been working with poor communities in 9 provinces across the country since 1989 and was registered in Vietnam in 1996. Our program focuses on improving health, income generation, good governance, social monitoring, food security and resilience to the effects of climate change. AOP has developed a solid reputation as a principled, innovative, and pioneering NGO working with a wide spectrum of stakeholders ranging from policy makers and local authorities to civil society organisations (CSOs) and vulnerable communities.

AOP in Vietnam also partners with the World Mosquito Program (WMP), a not-for-profit initiative that works to protect the global community from mosquito-borne diseases. With support from AOP, the WMP has established its Asia hub in Ho Chi Minh City and projects in Vietnam.

We are seeking a well-qualified, experienced, highly motivated candidate who is ready to undertake a long-term commitment to the not-for-profit sector, for the position of Senior Communications and Community Engagement Officer, to commence in May 2019. The purpose of the role is to support the implementation of AOP’s global Communications and Fundraising Strategy, develop and implement AOP in Vietnam’s Communications Strategy, and lead communications and community engagement work for program and projects.

Position: Senior Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Type of contract: Full-time fixed-term contract

Work location: Hanoi office with travels to Ho Chi Minh city office and project areas

Reports to: Country Director

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategy development and implementation

• Review and develop AOP in Vietnam’s communications strategy;
• Manage the implementation of the strategy;
• Evaluate success and develop strategy for the next strategic cycle.

2. Communications

• Support direct marketing and fundraising campaigns for the global office;
• Manage all communications channels of AOP in Vietnam, develop and implement master communications plan;
• Provide consultancy to program team on delivering effective communications;
• Act as a liasion with program staff and project partners to collect and exchange information to develop communications products;
• Initiate, develop and produce promotional and marketing assets; coordinate all stages of production; ensure all materials adhere to Brand Guidelines and donors’ requirements;
• Manage media;
• Contribute to advocacy and public awareness events/campaigns;
• Provide marketing and communications guidance and support to project partners.

3. Community engagement

• Develop and implement community engagement initiatives;
• Develop and strengthen partnerships within project areas;
• Ensure the core values, key messages and branding of AOP/WMP and its projects are delivered;
• Provide training to program staff and partners.

4. Others

• Contribute to the development of project proposals;
• Participate in management meetings;
• Coordinate and organise events;
• Other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Relevant Degree and/or equivalent professional qualification, preferably in communications, journalism or marketing;
• Master degree or additional professional trainings in communications and community engagement is an advantage.

Work experience

• At least 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or community engagement;
• Practical work experience with INGOs is preferable.

Knowledge and skills

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of communications channels; knowledge of relevant technology application and systems necessary to communications purposes;
• Experience in planning and leading effective communications campaigns;
• Experience in community organisation and engagement;
• Experience in media liaison, with a good network of media contacts in Vietnam;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; excellent communicator both orally and written; excellent public speaking skills;
• Excellent relationship skills; ability to manage and nurture relationships both internally and externally;
• Ability to work effectively within a team and to supervise/coach staff;
• Exceptional writing skills and a passion for good writing;
• Willingness to travel to project areas on a regular basis;
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet) and publishing software skills.

Language

• Advanced business English and Vietnamese, both spoken and written.

For more information, please see the attached job description.

How to apply:

Please email your CV and cover letter in English with the subject line of: “SCCEO Application – Your name” by 22nd April 2019 to [email protected]

Candidate reviews will commence immediately upon publication of this announcement and will continue until suitable candidate has been identified. While we appreciate all responses, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AOP in Vietnam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. All employees, volunteers and interns are required to comply with AOP Policies.