PR Communication Manager

Marie Stopes International in Vietnam (MSIVN) is a marketing focused, results oriented, social enterprise. We operate large scale, effective and sustainable reproductive health programmes in 43 countries across the world.

The services we provide give a woman the power to choose when she has children so that she’s free to pursue her plans and dreams for herself and her family. In 2014 18.1 million women across the world used a method of contraception provided by our programmes.

Currently, MSIVN is seeking qualified candidate for the post of PR Communication Manager with following details:

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Organise and monitor communications and public relations programs and campaigns including (i) behaviour change communication and/or work to improve the reputation and image of the organization; (ii) media and public relations during marketing and communication campaigns of MSIVN, teams and entities; (iii) communication events such as press releases, interview key staff and stakeholders; (iv) organize field trips to project sites for reporters if necessary.
• Participate in development of a communication strategy and external relation strategy; communication campaigns; lead the implementation and measurement of results, and ensure outcomes are shared with the public, and relevant partners within and outside MSIVN.
• Develop a strategy, methodology and lead prevention of crisis and management, including coordinating speeches, provide information for media and public.
• Develop, provide guidelines and monitor implementation of policy, procedure and methodology of working with mass media and public.
• Establish a library (electronic or hard publication), images, video and communication materials about the organization and projects/programme/brands.
• Build up an effective network and relationships with media and public to manage public relations effectively, improve reputation of the organization.
• Support business development, improve reputation of MSIVN to communities, advocate policies at the central level, donors and MSI global; the sharing of best practice, innovation and promote communications about our achievement.
• Improve collaboration and the sharing of best practices amongst relevant partners, provide strategic information of the organization on media channels such as newsletters and press releases
• With team members, implement and monitor publication of promotion materials; plan activities and budget for advertisement; working with the logistics and procurement team to monitor suppliers.
• Represent communication team internally, providing, advice, response and feedback to project teams in terms of their communication needs.
• Implement reporting procedures and other communication tasks as required from your direct manager
• Manage and monitor effectiveness of team members of communication team. Responsible for team outcomes
• Represent MSIVN at national and international events if required

REQUIREMENT

Experience

• 3 to 5 years experience in strategic communications and public relations, preferably for an international organization. Experience in international development, working with donors and bilateral organizations will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in public relations/communication, public health or international development.

Skills

• Excellent  communication skills in English and Vietnamese
• Persuasive with the ability to negotiate across teams
• Ability to build good strategic relationships and work independently

Any interested candidates should send their recent CVs in English by 3rd April 2015 via email: [email protected] with subject must be: Candidate’s name – PRC – HN or apply directly via link as below: http://ns.mariestopes.org.vn:8085/CtlRCCandidates/RCNewCandidate?RCREQID...

This vacancy is opened to only Vietnamese Citizens.