Communications Intern (SPIR)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Communications National Intern
Position Duration: October 01, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Duty Station: Ha Noi city with frequent travel to project locations
Reports To: Development Manager

Job Summary

The Samaritan’s Purse Vietnamese Internship Pathway Program is a prestigious opportunity for young Vietnamese graduates who are passionate about serving local communities. The program provides newly graduates with opportunities to explore NGO careers, earn meaningful experience, and develop professional skills while being paid for the work performed.

The Communications National Intern will be assigned to a project team and support project activities. Current projects include WASH, livelihood, education, health, protection, and disaster responses. The intern will be assigned to work on projects located in Ha Noi, Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Yen Bai, Quang Nam or Tra Vinh.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation Support: Create event banners, backdrops, training materials, and other printed materials to support project activity implementation.
Communications: Take photos of project activities. Conduct beneficiary interviews and collect information for reports.
Stakeholder Engagement: Support with hosting international visitors, donors, and interns.
Work Environment: Contribute to a positive work environment and commitment to Samaritan's Purse values and ethics.
Team Support: Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Professional Development Commitment

Complete monthly learning activities including training and seminars, job shadowing, group learning exercises with other interns, and individual learning assignments.
Attend monthly coaching sessions with the assigned line manager and mentor.
Complete the assigned capstone project by the end of the internship.

Education/Experience Needed

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Vietnam. The applicant should have graduated within 2 years of the internship start date.
Fluency in English. Any language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or others) should be included in the application submission.
Experience with community service, humanitarian or development activities is preferable.

Skills Required

Good communication skills.
Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.
High level of integrity, humble team player, ability to be flexible and adapt.
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel frequently to remote areas.
Strong awareness of local culture, customs, and other contextual information.
Strong understanding of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam is a plus.

How to Apply

To respond to this opportunity, please send your Cover letter, Samaritan's Purse Internship Application form (as attached) to hrspvietnam@samaritan.org referencing “[Position Title] Opportunity” in the subject title. Application Deadline: September 15, 2023.