Communication Officer

Job title:  Communication Officer: 01 position (part-time)
Work location: 9B Yen The Lane, Nguyen Thai Hoc str, Dong Da, Hanoi

Mekong Economics (MKE) is a leading economic development consulting company in the Greater Mekong sub-region (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). MKE specializes in providing overseas development aid consulting services to international development agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs). Key multilateral clients include the World Bank (WB), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MKE also works closely with other bilateral donors such as the Governments of Canada, German, Sweden, Denmark and Finland as well as with International NGOs in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and East Timor.

For further information, please visit our website at www.mekongeconomics.com

Job Description

We are urgently looking for an experienced staff to fill in the position of Communication Officer working for an on-going donor-funded project in Hanoi (Part-time, up to 100 man-days per year).

S/he will handle the following key responsibilities and tasks:

• Elaborate and execute an effective Communication Outreach and Visibility Strategy and Action plan
• Create, disseminate and edit communications content and ensure Visibility of the Programme
• Design, supervise and assist in the organization of related events
• Establish and maintain relationships with the press and the public
• Elaborate and monitor communications budget for the overall Action
• Reporting on Visibility & Communication

S/he will liaise on a regular basis with various departments of the Donor and stakeholders, including (but not limited to) agriculture, city, water and sanitation, etc. S/he will also liaise on a regular basis with the Regional Communication Officer. More details will be discussed during the interview.

Assignment duration: ASAP to February 2025.

Required Skills/Experience

Education and experience:

• University degree or higher in communication, journalism management, or related fields;
• At least 5 years of experience as Communication Officer (or equivalent position) in donor-funded projects/programs, including at least 2 projects/programs taking into account gender issues in their approach;
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing programs’ comprehensive communication plans;
• Knowledge in green urban/ territories development and climate resilience and coastal resilience in Vietnam and key institutions, or experience working on communication with these institutions, would be a distinct advantage;
• Experience in writing articles/ news, press relations and knowledge of Vietnamese media ecosystem;
• Experience in events organization and website operation;
• Experience in producing video clips and taking photographs to promote projects, demonstrate projects’ impact;
• Experience on communication for EU-funded or development projects would be a strong asset;
• Strong interest in working in a comprehensive program involving different stakeholders

Skills:

• Proficiency in design and publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop), in Microsoft Office, in content management systems and social media platforms; knowledge of video editing software (Premiere pro or Final cut) would be an asset;
• Excellent English, especially in speaking and writing.
• Creative and innovative in developing communication products;
• Analytical and organizational skills and ability to plan and handle different tasks at the same time;
• Reliable and precise working style / High attention to detail;
• Client and service oriented;
• Open and outgoing personality, and team work;
• Willingness to work flexible hours;
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required

Application procedures:

Interested applicants should send the below via email to: [email protected]:

• a cover letter, outlining why you are interested in the position, and how you meet the requirements of the position;
• your professional CV emphasising your relevant experience;
• at least two recent employment references (Name, Phone Number, Email Address)
• example piece of your writing in English, either a communications product, technical brief or article, videos/clips, including a description of your specific contribution to the piece.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Deadline: 30 June 2022 (First come first served)

Type of working: Part-time Contract

Contact name: Ms. Chi Nguyen
Email ( to receive cover letters and resumes directly): [email protected]
Tel (+84 24) 3759 0009