Communication and Program Officer

Nordic Assistance to Vietnam (NAV) has been working in Vietnam since 1994 – but until 2013 under the name Norwegian Church Aid - Vietnam (NCA VN) with the main office in Hue. The main thematic focus of NCA VN is on Climate Change and Health, and with an emphasis on mobilizing the response capacity of the key faith-based actors in the country; the Buddhist and Catholic networks.

NCA VN is strengthening our Hanoi office, and is now looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated individual working as Communication and Program Officer based in Hanoi to take on the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an effective strategy for external communication of NCA VN
• Follow-up NCA VN partners and ensure the proper management of projects and programmes
• Coordinate and contribute in the production of NCA VN publications and documentation material
• Assist and contribute in NCA VN fundraising activities.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of development work and international NGOs (Non -Governmental Organisations). He/She must have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage differing agendas and coordinate effective team working.  Planning and organizational skills are essential in order to manage complex schedules and achieve deadlines, as is the ability to innovate. We are looking for a strong team player with an aptitude for leadership and creativity in finding and implementing solutions in diverse circumstances.

Key Competencies 

• Experience and education in the field of communication
• Experience in project management skills
• Experience working with partner organisations
• Experience from international development/humanitarian work
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Experience from working with Faith Based organization is  an asset
• Experience from work on issues related to climate change is an advantage
• Good computer skills 

Personal Qualities

• Structured, accountable and efficient
• Dynamic and innovative
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at
• many levels, with credibility, and diplomacy
• A team player with the capacity to motivate others
• Motivated to work for justice, against poverty and suffering
• Ability to operate effectively in a network environment
• Proactive and solutions oriented

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in an international environment
• Career development opportunities

NCA is an equal opportunities employer, and people of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to work for NCA. We especially encourage women to apply.

The interested applicant should be sent CV, application letter in PDF file to the following email address: [email protected] latest on July 31st, 2014.