Communications Associate

Communications Associate, Mekong Program

Tracking Code: 7429

Job Description

Please submit a cover letter with your resume in one document describing your interest in this position and how you meet the requirements. This is a local full-time, regular position based in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a one year contract with a possibility of extension. PATH offers a highly dynamic work environment that provides competitive compensation based on experience. Compensation tied with US dollars is paid in local currency on a Vietnam pay scale and includes a Vietnam-based benefits package. This position does not include an expatriate package with benefits such as home leave, medical evacuation coverage, housing allowance or tuition coverage. However, if not based in Vietnam, the incumbent will receive one-time roundtrip airfare to and from post

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. PATH has been working in the Mekong region since 1980, with a permanent office established in Hanoi in 1997 and an office established in Myanmar in late 2013.

The PATH Mekong Program is currently implementing a broad portfolio of activities on a range of health issues. In Vietnam, this includes efforts to develop sustainable responses to addressing communicable diseases such HIV and tuberculosis, as well as emerging non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension; supporting the Vietnam government to improve disease surveillance; introducing human milk banking; and strengthening vaccine production, distribution and delivery systems.

PATH is seeking to locally recruit a Communications Associate to provide technical support to Vietnam project teams on internal and external communications. This position will report to the Mekong Regional Program Director and a Vietnam Program Team Leader. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Support the communications strategy for PATH's program in Vietnam that includes printed material, web-based information, and prioritization of meeting and conference presentation/attendance;
  • Coordinate the development and dissemination of information on PATH's work in Vietnam to external audiences;
  • Review and update information from Vietnam on PATH's internal and external websites;
  • Work with project teams to prepare and/or review donor and technical reports and other documentation in English, including correspondence;
  • Provide guidance to project teams on the planning and coordination of project activities and work plans, particularly activities involving a communication or advocacy component;
  • Support preparation of concepts and proposals for new activities;
  • Represent PATH at partner meetings, workshops and conferences.

Required Skills

  • Ability to write both technical and non-technical documents in English; strong journalism or writing training a plus;
  • Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team;
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and requests and prioritize accordingly;
  • Fluent English speaker with excellent written and speaking skills.

Required Experience

  • Advanced degree in public health, international development, communication, or journalism;
  • 2 years work experience in health-related field;
  • Experience working in multi-cultural environment; international travel experience a plus;
  • Experience writing in a range of styles and formats;
  • Business development and proposal writing experience desirable;Website development experience a plus.

Job Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Company Location: Vietnam, Hanoi

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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Job Details
Organisation Name: 
PATH
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Sun, 2016-06-05