Communication and Events Officer

Communication and Events Officer

IECD Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

CONTEXT

The European Institute of Cooperation and Development (IECD) is a French international solidarity organization that implements 45 development projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Ocean, Middle East & North Africa and South East Asia. Since its creation in 1988, IECD has developed recognized expertise in four key areas: Education, Vocational Training and Youth Employability, Support to Small Enterprises and Healthcare.

More information on www.iecd.org

IECD has been acting in Vietnam since 2010, in the fields of entrepreneurship and vocational training. 4 projects are currently implemented in Vietnam:

The Support to Micro and Small Enterprises project
The French Bakery School, a bakery vocational training center in Ho Chi Minh City
The Seeds of Hope electricity and vehicle maintenance training project
The Association of Southeast Asian Social Enterprises for Training in Hospitality & Catering – ASSET-H&C

More information on www.iecd.org.vn

MISSION

Under the supervision of Country Representative, the Communication and Events Officer will support the NGO’s internal and external communication. He/she will mainly focus on following missions:

1. Communication

1.1. Digital communication

Manage the websites of IECD Vietnam and its projects, publishing news and updating it periodically.
Plan, create and edit high quality content to maintain an active social media presence across a range of different social media platforms and for digital newsletters
Plan and coordinate the creation of multi-media communications materials
Disseminate key publications, including through other organizations

1.2. Printed communication

Plan, create, edit, and update periodically high-quality material such as brochures, flyers, presentations, banners, publications, etc.
When necessary, participate in report writing

1.3. Monitoring and strategy

Tracking, measure, and report on the effectiveness of the communication channels of IECD Vietnam and its projects
Maintain records of media coverage
Analyse information collected and contribute to the communication strategy with new ideas, initiatives or areas for improvement
Seek new opportunities to enhance the visibility of the NGO

1.4. Other tasks

When necessary coordinate with service providers (photographs, video makers, web designers, printer, graphic designer, translator, etc.)
Ensure consistency across all projects internal and external communications
Create and update contact databases
Coordinate with third parties (partners, ASSET-H&C members, etc.) on communication related matters.

2. Events

Participate in the planning of events
Promote the events through a variety of channels
Assists with logistics and coordinate with service providers (hotels, caterers, printer for backdrops, etc.)
Represent the network at events if appropriate

EXPECTED PROFILE

Skills and qualities expected:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese, with demonstrated experience in writing for the web and day-to-day running of social media accounts
Experience in producing digital communications campaigns
Strong editorial skills, with experience of editing content for digital and non-digital communication
Experience in organizing events
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of graphic and web design would be an asset.
Autonomy and good organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and to maintain deadlines
Critical thinking skills and ability to exercise good judgement and solve problems quickly and effectively
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment