SNV Vietnam is looking for
National Communications Intern, Based in Hanoi
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in nearly 30 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and REDD+.
SNV Vietnam is currently seeking an intern to provide the office with communications/knowledge management/business development assistance. The ideal intern is a multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
The ideal Intern will be a Junior with an interest in pursuing a career in PR/Communications. They must possess strong written, research, and personal skills; as well as an active interest in the news (print and digital), Internet, alongside topics in development projects.
Some key responsibilities may be as follows:
- Assist the Communication Officer in: editing publications and social media posts, drafting/writing internal and external publicity materials
- Assist in SNV website and social media channels management, updating database, filing and archiving
- Assist the Business Development Officer in: preparing project concept notes and proposals
- Auditing organizational filing: ensuring the organisations shared drive is complete and easily navigable to any new staff or external auditors.
- Providing interpretation and translation if required
- Logistical support for donors/sponsors visits, events and communication campaigns
- Other admin and support tasks to the Communications/Business Development team if required
Candidate profile
- Bachelor's degree related to media and communications/English/or development studies
- Strong writing skill (English & Vietnamese) is mandatory
- Communications-related skills with any combination of the following: photography/graphics/video production, computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and
- online social media and collaborative learning platforms.
- Excellent translation and interpretation skills (English/Vietnamese)
- Experience working with an INGO or in development is desirable
- Willing and being able to undertake some work-related travel to project sites.
Contract Duration: SNV Vietnam offers a 6-month internship contract, with possibility of extension.
Reporting line: Communications/Business Development Officer
Desired start date: As soon as possible
How to apply? Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package, to National Communications Intern [1] by 8th March 2019.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible.
For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org [2]
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