Communication Intern

Oxfam in Vietnam vacancy

COMMUNICATION INTERN (COMINT200701)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam is a confederation of 20 organizations working together in more than 90 countries. We are part of a global movement for change, empowering people to create a future that is secure, just, and free from poverty.

Oxfam in Vietnam is working to seek transformative changes in policies, practices and beliefs in ways that will fundamentally improve the lives of poor and marginalized women and men and ensure that all citizens have the same opportunity to enjoy their rights. Oxfam in Vietnam current country strategy contributes to shaping the debate on extreme inequality in Vietnam and globally, our four-programme includes women rights’, building resilience to disaster, climate risks and emergency response, sustainable food and fair sharing of natural resources, and good governance.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role

Oxfam in Vietnam is seeking a motivated fresh graduate to fill in the position of Communication Intern. The intern will work under line management of the Head of Knowledge Management and Communication (KMC), in close collaboration with other members of the KMC team, to provide support in communication related works as well as take part in a number of training opportunities.

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term, 1-year contract Reporting to: Head of Knowledge Management and Communication Staff report to this post: N/A Location: Vietnam office in Hanoi, with occasional travel

Key responsibilities:

Support in external and internal communications
Support in social media management and information management
Support in development of electronic communication products and lay-outs for printed materials
Design basic communication materials for digital and printed channels
Be responsible for note-taking, photo-taking, and video recording at events
Provide creative inputs for the organization’s communication campaigns, tactics, etc.
Provide backup support in translation and interpretation
Provide backup support in general administrative assistance
Join field trips when required
Others as assigned by line manager

Skills, experiences, and knowledge

Vietnamese citizen, university graduate
General knowledge of socio, economic, cultural and political issues
Familiar with web-based content managing, photography, graphic design, digital visual and audio applications. (Preferred using Adobe application including Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, After Effects, etc.)
Good knowledge of digital application for creative reporting, documentation
Good command of oral and written English
Commitment and inspiration to work in development and supporting vulnerable communities
Hobbies and skills for media/social media work is an asset
Good interpersonal skills (especially in working with people from different groups)
Good teamwork skills (supporting others, delegation, influencing, negotiating)

Internship benefits

Learning opportunities (knowledge and skills) in understanding sustainable development, communications strategy and implementation, and organizational operation.
Working in a professional environment
Developing career development in one of the leading international NGOs.

Benefits: monthly allowance of VND3,000,000, plus lunch allowance and accident insurance covered for the employment period.

How to apply

Interested candidates can send your application including motivation letter and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number COMINT200701 to HR.Vietnam@oxfam.org . The closing date for application: 14th July 2020

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.