Strategic Content Coordination Specialist (Strategic Engagement Specialist)

U.S. EMBASSY HANOI

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HANOI-2023-27

OPEN TO:                                All Interested Candidates

POSITION:                             Strategic Content Coordination Specialist (Strategic Engagement Specialist)

OPEN PERIOD:                        May 8 – May 22, 2023

WORK HOURS:                        Full-time, 40 hours/week.

STARTING BASIC SALARY:     US $24,500.00/year

ALLOWANCEAND BENEFITS:  Tet Bonus, annual salary increase, local social security system, supplemental health insurance, other allowance, and benefits.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) or PAO designee and has no supervisory responsibilities.  The incumbent will serve as the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section’s chief locally employed (LE) staff advisor on cross-cutting public engagement and strategic planning.  As lead planner and Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) specialist for the PD Section, the incumbent will advise PD leadership and staff on monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PD strategies, tools, and resources (human, financial, and programmatic) and using results to shape future engagement.  The incumbent will be responsible for directing and overseeing audience analysis research, identifying engagement opportunities, and using continuously updated data-driven analyses to inform, target, and drive public engagement.  The incumbent will use advanced data analysis tools (e.g., data mining, analytics, modeling, trend analysis, and visualization) to shape PD programs and campaigns in support of U.S. policy priorities.  In coordination with the PAO or PAO designee, the incumbent will provide work guidance to the Resource Coordination staff on annual budgets and spending plans; and to Strategic Content Coordination staff and Public Engagement staff on the development and integration of research, monitoring, and evaluation principles into PD programs and campaigns.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:     University degree in communications, business, marketing, sociology, journalism, statistics, econometrics, or international relations is required.

Experience:    At least four years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational commercial or communications enterprise with public engagement, market research and impact analysis, polling, or project management as significant components of the job.  Must have public affairs/marketing and project management experience.  Must have strong analytical and data analysis skills, project management skills, and skills in designing and executing information, marketing, or advocacy campaigns.

Languages:  

Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)

Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should click the link https://tinyurl.com/fkk8wzxs to submit their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 22, 2023 to be considered.  Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Embassy’s website. https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resources Office

Telephone: 84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5127/5136

Email:  [email protected]