MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a neutral and impartial humanitarian organization clearing the remnants of conflict for the benefit of communities worldwide. MAG is co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for its work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which culminated in the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty - the international agreement that bans antipersonnel land mines, sometimes referred to as the Ottawa Convention. MAG has been operating in Vietnam since 1999.
For further information on MAG please visit: www.maginternational.org/vietnam
MAG is currently is seeking suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates for the position of Programme Communications Officer to work in Hanoi Representative Office.
Summary of the Position:
The Programme Communications Officer position provides support to the MAG programme through accurate Vietnamese/English translation (and vice versa) of documents, interpretation at meetings and events as requested, assisting the PO in preparing the reports and daily administrative and logistics task; and in providing general programme communications support.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
- To translate incoming written documents and correspondence from Vietnamese to English and vice versa as requested by the line manager (PO).
- To accompany the Country Director (CD) and other international staff to provide verbal translation at meetings or events.
- To assist the PO in preparing the reports, in daily administrative and logistics tasks.
- To be familiar with MAG’s work and activities to ensure that MAG is accurately represented.
- To be familiar with MAG’s corporate identity and style guidelines and assist programme staff in ensuring compliance with visibility guidelines.
- To facilitate media requests in conjunction with the CD and PO.
- Maintain and update the MAG Vietnam internal and external contact lists.
- Assist the PO in establishing and maintaining the programme and operations Database
Requirements:
- Vietnamese citizen with good verbal and written English
- Computer literate and effective abilities in Word, PowerPoint, Excel;
- A minimum of 3- years experience, preferably in international NGO;
- Previous experience in translation.
- Experience in administration, communications, and reporting skills is an advantage.
- Occasional out of hours work will be required
- Occasional field based travel will be required
Interested candidates are invited to send CV and Application form (with photo) in English to: [email protected]
Due date for application: 5:00pm, 23th March 2015.
Note:
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.