Communication Officer

Context:

VVOB – Education for Development is a Belgium-based organisation that strengthens education systems worldwide. We believe that quality education ensures equal opportunities and leads to a more equitable world for all. Our main objective is to sustainably reinforce the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of education and training by focusing on the professional development of teachers and on effective school leadership.

Currently, VVOB Vietnam is implementing two on-going projects and a new project in pipeline within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector and two projects in the Primary Education (PE) sector:

1. ECE project: “Mitigating Preschool Children’s Barriers to Learning in Disadvantaged and Ethnically Diverse Districts”- BAMI in Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Kon Tum provinces (2018-2021)
2. New ECE project “Communities of practice Inspiring Teaching Innovations in the early Education System in Vietnam”-CITIES 3 in Danang (12/2021 – 11/2022)
3. New ECE project in pipeline “Preschool Teachers Apply Language-rich Teaching Skills and Knowledge”- TALK in Dien Bien, Quang Tri and Gia Lai (2022-2026)
4. PE project: “iPLAY Vietnam – Integrating Play-based Learning Activities among Young learners in Vietnam” in Lai Chau, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Da Nang, Quang Ngai and Ho Chi Minh City (12/2019 – 11/2023)
5. PE project “Blended learning for educators in a network for development”- BLEND in Thai Nguyen, Quang Tri, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City (10/2021 – 03/2023)

VVOB Vietnam has a main office in Danang and a project office in Hanoi.

Position

VVOB Vietnam is currently looking for qualified national candidate as details below:

1. Communication Officer in Hanoi office: This function reports to Country Programmes Manager and works closely together with the education and other departments (MEAL and Operations). The Communication Officer will:

• be responsible for content creation to support our project activities: develop inspiring texts and communication materials about the progress and results of the projects and how we’ve reached them, adapt the content and used medium to the target group.
• distribute the developed content via the appropriate channels (digital, social, ...) to ensure that the different target groups are reached.
• support in organizing events that increase the support base of VVOB.
• ensure VVOB digital platforms up to date and actively engaging.
• organize and maintain databases related to communication: contacts, image storage, articles, ...
• facilitate the internal communication tools such as Microsoft Teams, Planner.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, PR, ... or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience and expertise in developing, creating, and implementing content (textual and visual) catered to specific target audiences and via various channels
• Excellent computer skills in MS office and other relevant tools & technologies (digital media, graphic design tools, etc.)
• Fluent in English both in writing and speaking

Required competencies:

Starting date and working location:

Start date is 21/02/2022 or as soon as possible in the Hanoi office, with frequent travel to the project provinces.

Contract durationandbenefit:

The positions will have a contract until November 2023.

The selected candidate will be offered a friendly, dynamic and creative working environment, a good benefits package including a 13th month salary, social insurance according to the government scheme and additional insurance for staff and family, 30 days of annual leave and professional development opportunities.

VVOB firmly believes that quality education can only be achieved if equity is ensured. Qualities of people prevail, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability.

Submission deadlineandnextsteps

To apply please send cover letter and detailed CV in English to:

Ms. Nguyen Phuong Anh - Operations Manager, phuonganh.n@vvob.org and
Ms. Luu Bao Nam Dung - HR officer, dung.lbn@vvob.org
Subject: Application for the position title

Closing date for submission is 9 February 2022(before 9am).

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will take a written test, go through an interview process before a final offer.

VVOB is an Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.