Communications Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Communications Officer

Background on Hagar

Hagar International, established in 1994 in Cambodia, serves women and children who have survived severe exploitation and human rights abuse. In 2008 and 2009, Hagar expanded its model of long-term, individualized trauma-informed care (TIC) in Afghanistan and Vietnam respectively. In each context, Hagar is committed to the whole person for the long-term. Through protection, recovery, empowerment and community integration, Hagar joins each woman and child on their journey towards wholeness. Our work encompasses our values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence (RICE).

To scale-up the impact and replicate our model, Hagar Vietnam builds knowledge, capacity and commitment of other agencies and individuals about trauma informed care (TIC). This includes government, government-affiliated, organisations (local and international), and individuals, to deliver a specialised model of care and support.

The Communications Officer has an important role. He/she ensures Hagar Vietnam’s communication plans and visibility products to be developed and delivered across the organisation, aligning to Hagar International guidelines and strategies and promoting Hagar’s work in Vietnam to multiple stakeholders.

Our vision:

Communities free and healed from the trauma of human trafficking, slavery, and abuse

Our Mission:

For those affected by trauma and those who support them, Hagar is an expert in care and recovery.

When healing happens, the cycle of trauma stops

Our Values:

Respect: We believe in the right of all people to be heard and treated with respect and dignity.
Integrity: We commit to act ethically and honestly, striving to do the right thing at all times and in all circumstances.
Compassion: We want compassion and kindness to be evident in our attitude, communication and in active, practical ways.                     
Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards, listening and learning from those we support, our partners and each other, to continuously improve all that we do

Hagar International in Vietnam is now looking for passionate and qualified Vietnamese candidates to fulfil 1 full time Communications Officer based in Hanoi office. Travel to the provinces based on funding and different project needs. Please see the attached file for detail JD for the post.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Position Requirements

Essential or Preferable

Education
  • Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or Communications, Journalism or relevant fields.

     Required

Knowledge/Skills
  • Ability to network successfully with a variety of individuals and groups.
  • Excellent knowledge concerning Hagar’s mission and principles.
  • Ability to speak clearly and effectively about Hagar Vietnam in multiple situations, communicating key messages.
  • Ability to establish a trusting relationship with traumatised clients, especially women and children.
  • Excellent management and record keeping skills.
  • Ability to respect the need for confidentiality, especially for the high-risk situations of trafficked persons or domestic violence victims.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to keep professional boundaries, code of ethics and address all personal issues, which may affect your work.
  • A professional demeanour at all times including in high stress situations.
  • Willing to work as part of a team but can work independently, as required.
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities, persons of all ages, ethnicity and sexual orientation.
  • Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; internet and email, etc.

 

 

 

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Language
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English.

Required

Experience
  • Experience in the usage of video and radio editing software is necessary.
  • Experience in the usage of social media tools, computers and office software packages.
  • Good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
  • Experience of practical journalism, communications, media relations combined with the national and international development areas.

Required

 

Personal Attributes
  • A passion and willing to help traumatized people clients to heal.
  • Ability to maintain ethical standards.
  • Honest.
  • Ability to follow direction.
  • Team player.
  • Mature.

 

 

 

  Required all

 

Interested applicants must submit a Cover Letter withcurriculum vitae to Hagar through email address below, with the subject title Application – Communications Officer.Only candidates with the required documents above will be considered for shortlisting.

Address: 152 Au Co, Tu Lien, Tay Ho, Hanoi             

Tel: 02437282342                  

E-mail: vietnam@hagarinternational.org       

Hagar International Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. We strictly adhere to safeguarding policy and child protection practices. We will conduct the background check, including criminal record checks throughout the selection process where possible. Women and Disable people are strongly encouraged to apply. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date: by 5.30 pm, 31 March 2023. Please note that we will finish recruitment as soon as we found an appropriate candidate although deadline is not due.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Hagar
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2023-03-31