The EU funded project "EU Business and Public Diplomacy and Outreach", implemented by the German Political Foundation "Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung" (KAS), seeks to contract a project co-ordinator for an approximately 16 months full time assignment.
Qualifications and skills:
- A tertiary degree in law, economic, political, social science or related discipline;
- Excellent knowledge of information and communication institutional strategies;
- Coordination and communication skills to link all technical and conceptual aspects of the project;
- Excellent English expression both orally and in writing;
- Good skills in drafting reports, TORs and other documents;
- Strong inter-personality and excellent leadership skills;
- Sensitivity/knowledge of Asian economy, culture and customs.
- Experience in the country will be an asset.
General professional experience:
- Extensive international experience with public and business diplomacy issues and communication
- Extensive experience of working in dealing at a senior level with governmental, economic and civil society institutions;
- Experience in project and human management, including programme planning, budgeting, disbursement and progress monitoring in a developing country;
- A good general knowledge of the EU and its policies.
- Sound knowledge of and working experience in Asia and ASEAN would be an advantage.
Specific professional experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in advising private companies or governmental bodies on institutional, political and business related communication;
- Direct working experience in information, communication, marketing and public diplomacy;
- Excellent communication and drafting skills;
- Proven knowledge and experience of EU project management procedures would be an advantage.
The deadline for submission of applications is 02 July 2015. Application dossiers (Europeaid-formatted CV, copies of relevant diplomas/work certificates, references and letter of motivation) should be hand delivered or sent by post to the Office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung at the following address: 104 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi. Contact for inquiries: Mrs. Nguyen Minh Tuyen, email [email protected] [1], tel. 04 371 86 194