Senior Communication Officer (MSD)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Senior Communication Officer
Expected time to start: As soon as possible
Grade: 2-3 (in the grade level of MSD)
Venue: Hanoi with some travels to other provinces and countries when necessary
Application Deadline: Mon, 2024-04-15

BACKGROUND

MSD is a reputable NGO dedicated to support and help disadvantaged and vulnerable community groups, especially children, youth, women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Senior Communication Officer. This is a key role within our organization, responsible for developing and executing effective communication strategies to raise awareness, mobilize support, and advocate for our cause.

ASSIGNEMENT REQUESTS

Assignment purpose: The Senior Communications Officer (SCO) will, with assistance of the team, support MSD Leadership to coordinate the overall communication and network development strategies to (i) promote the MSD’s image and values to the multi-stakeholders through awareness raising, public relations and campaigning; (ii) communicate effectively MSD’s programs to target audience; and (iii) manage communication database and resources.

1. Promote MSD’s image and values to the multi-stakeholders:

Develop and deliver MSD’s communication strategy and workplan;
Develop and manage relationships with media and build relationship with strategic communication partners/ collaborators;
Develop and manage communication channels (websites, social media, newsletters, communication materials package, publications, events, etc.);
Develop indicators for effective communication and quarterly report on the communication effectiveness;
Develop branding’s initiatives to enhance MSD’s visibility and position.

2. Communicate MSD’s programs to to target audience:

Develop and deliver programs’ communication strategies and workplan in consistence with the organization’s strategy;
Lead innovative campaigns and organize events to promote public and multi-stakeholders’ understanding about the intervention programs;
Develop and manage the communication database and library for the programs;

3. Manage organization database and resources for communication purposes:

Manage the customer database software of MSD
Support the process of developing information database and resources for MSD and its programs;
Promote and manage communication processes

4. Other activities:

Coordinate communication fellows and volunteers
Provide interpretation and translation when necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

BA degree is required with background relating to management, communication or social works; master degree is a plus;
Experience in communication is needed; experience in NGO communication is preferred;
Strategic thinking and analysis;
High command of written and verbal communication and presentation skills in both Vietnamese and English;
Design skills and professional use of design softwares like Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Premier, Illustrator, etc.
Work independent and professionally; good team work;
High commitment with works.

BENEFITS

Play as the key role in MSD with high potential of motivation to become communication manager;
Working in the professional and healthy environment of MSD;
Competitive and transparent motivation and salary mechanism – this assignment is in grade 2 or 3;
Learning and coaching opportunities with other MSD managers, leaders and experts;
National and international learning or workshop participation opportunities in relating topics.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates can send questions or application (CV and resume letter) to email address: contact@msdvietnam.org with subject: SCO 2024_Name of the Applicant (e.g: SCO 2024 – Loan Le) before 17.00, 15/04/2024. Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

MSD is an organization working for the best benefits of children and has a child- safeguarding policy. All staff is required to strictly follow the child-safeguarding policy and committed to develop an enabling and safe environment to children. Alcohol and tobaco use is strictly prohibited at work.