Communications Assistant

Lawrence S. Ting Foundation (LSTF) was established in 2005 as a local non-profit and non-government organization in Vietnam. So far, it has supported about 1.8 million underprivileged people across the whole country. LSTF mainly provides services and support in the education and health sectors to people in need. Its major works include scholarship and life skills training for disadvantaged students, IT equipment provision for schools, capacity building for teachers, wheelchair distribution for people with disabilities, and so on. Find more information from our website: www.lstf.org.vn

Now, we are looking for an experienced Communications Assistant, creating eye-catching coms materials as well as supporting the Communications Officer to uphold the org's image. Key duties of this position include, but not limited to the followings:

1. WORKING CONTEXT

● Location: Ho Chi Minh City with some travels to the fields as required.

● Job type: Full-time

● Report to: Communications Officer

● Job level: Experienced (non-manager)

● Staff directly supervised: 1

2. JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

Communications Assistant has the roles and responsibilities in 1) designing and creating coms materials that meet the org’s vision; 2) preparing contents and managing social media; 3) administrative and support team in other tasks.

3. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Visual design and manage the org’s external image:

● Design and edit communication materials such as newsletters, EDM, standees, brochures, proposals, so on;

● Script, translate, and create video clips for communications and marketing purposes;

● Create guidelines for how logos and other branding materials should be displayed and used;

● Support the Communications Officer with external image management (double-check the LSTF's materials (logos, names, etc.) in the magazines/ standees/ videos to ensure that they are presenting correctly).

2) Prepare contents and monitor social media/website:

● Draft and post social media and website content in accordance with the org's social media strategy;

● Maintain and update coms platforms (Facebook, Youtube, and Website) as well as generate the analysis reports across these sites;

● Answer the telephone, emails, media pages (Facebook, Youtube, Website, etc.), and/or direct questions to appropriate people;

● Support Communications Officer in managing databases and resources of photos, graphics, icons, infographics, video clips;

● Update "FAQ" in both Vietnamese and English versions.

3) Administrative and others:

● Organising calendars, schedules, and appointments as well as updating contact lists;

● Support organise coms and marketing events;

● Perform tasks assigned by the directly supervised.

4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

● Bachelor’s Degree in designs, communications, marketing, or relevant field;

● Minimum 1 year of work experience in designs, communications, or digital marketing;

● Experience in digital marketing/communications with a proven track record would be an asset.

Essential skills and competencies

● Proficient with design and making clip software (eg Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere,...);

● Experience in producing digital content and communication materials;

● An understanding of various platforms, including Facebook, Youtube, and Google analytics;

● High responsibility, and ability to work under pressure;

● Strong attention to details, punctuality and confidentiality and result orientation;

● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to deliver outstanding results;

● High command of written and verbal communication and presentation skills in both Vietnamese and English;

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

● Comprehensive compensation and benefits;

● Dynamic and learning working environment;

● A culture of thriving for excellence and creative thinking.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and the cover letter in English with the email subject ‘’ Application for Communications Assistant-candidate full name’’ to admin@lstf.org.vn. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this job opportunity, but only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Deadline: 30/04/2022.