Communication Officer & Executive Assistant to Country Director

VACANCY NOTICE

Communication Officer &

Executive Assistant to Country Director

Starting Date: 15^st Sep 2023

Office address: No 16, Lane 11, To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi

Duration: 07 months (from Sep 2023 to Apr 2024);

Working hours: 08 working hours/day (Monday to Friday including 01 day work from home)

Deadline of application: 15^th Aug 2023

Are you passionate about communication, public and media relations? Do you possess skills and experience in social media, article writing, and facilitating networking events? Are you interested in working in a global foundation and being part of a multicultural environment? Then you could fit well with us!

ABOUT US

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is Germany’s liberal foundation. All of our work is guided by liberty as its fundamental value. Being active in Germany and in around 60 project countries worldwide, we promote freedom, rule of law, and social market economy. The Foundation opened its office in Vietnam in 2012 with a wide range of topics such as Free Trade, Market Economy, Business Environment, Climate Change and International Issues. In collaboration with Vietnamese partners, we publish books, conduct research, conferences, trainings and exchange experts between Vietnam and Germany.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communication Officer

• Develop and update content for the FNF Vietnam’s website and social media channels in Vietnamese and English and tracks metrics and engagement quarterly;
• Develop activity budget, organize and facilitate networking events, including partner meetings and team meetings;
• Produce external communication materials for FNF Vietnam such as new articles, press releases and greeting cards;
• Support the program team in creating program-specific communications, such as posters, banners, invitations and make sure all publications funded by FNF are align with the FNF’s Corporate Design;
• Build a network with media representatives, newspapers and Television to increase press coverage for FNF Vietnam;
• Support South East and East Asia Regional office to run global and regional activities and campaigns in Vietnam;

Executive Assistant to Country Director

• Schedule appointments and assist in logistics for Country Director (invitation, venue, accommodation, flight ticket booking, …);
• Carry out preparing payment documents for Country Director (business trip expenses, contact meetings...);
• Carry out and follow up with the procedures of visa, passport and work permit for Country Director;
• Assist in other support tasks assigned by Country Director;

Others

• Support the Administrative Officer to process the office license extension;
• Other tasks assigned by Country Director;

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the fields relevant to the assignment;
• Preferably minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in media, content production, digital communications, graphic design, event organization, or related field; we welcome experienced consultant; assistant or junior officer to apply.
• Proficient in English and Vietnamese written and verbal communication skills;
• Good experience in networking, social media and public speaking;
• Having connections with the media, Television and Newspapers’ representatives;
• Intermediate knowledge of graphic design and making audio-visual products;
• Good communication, organizational, collaboration, interpersonal and team-building skills;
• Good working knowledge of business regulations, procedures and management skills;
• Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organizations and national and state bodies;
• Knowing German would be an advantage;

Successful candidate will enjoy working with a supportive multicultural team, as well as an attractive remuneration package in NGO field.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and Motivation Letter in English with the scan of relevant certificates and diplomas in 01 PDF file to: [email protected] and put the subject of the email in the form [Application – CO] <candidate name> by 15^th Aug 2023.