Communication Officer

Blue Dragon Children's Foundation (www.streetkidsinvietnam.com)  is an Australian NGO working with 900 disadvantaged children in central and northern Vietnam. We are committed to leading the way as a provider of excellent services to young people.

Blue Dragon is seeking to employ a Communications Officer, with a particular focus on child sponsorship, to be based in Hanoi.

Job Description
The Communications Officer will be responsible for Blue Dragon’s child sponsorship system, volunteer management, and some administrative duties. Tasks will include:
- Maintain a database of sponsors
- Communicate with sponsors around the world, mostly through email
- Liaise with program coordinators to gather and present information
- Translate between Vietnamese and English
- Communicate with and provide support to Vietnamese volunteers
- Manage administrative duties such as taking inventory and booking tickets
- Answer the telephone and handle correspondence

Requirements
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- University Degree relevant to administration, development, or children
- Upper-intermediate or above level of English
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent administrative skills
- A sound professional integrity
- Experience with Microsoft Access would be an advantage

A competitive salary, benefits and career development opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate. We encourage people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply
Please send a CV, covering letter in English and relevant Degree/Certificate to: [email protected]
Deadline for applications: 13th November, 2009

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2009-11-13