Communications Coordinator (Aus4Skills)

We are looking for a dedicated Communications Coordinator who will provide input and support to the Aus4Skills program’s external and internal communications, events delivery and public relations.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

Job Description

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Reserved for Vietnam nationals
Full-time, contract until December 2025, with the possibility of extension
Deadline: 21/12/2023

Background

The goal of Aus4Skills is to support Vietnam to access and use high level professional and technical knowledge, skills and competencies, to contribute to the country’s sustainable economic and inclusive development. The program also aims to deepen Vietnamese and Australian people-to-people and institutional links and therefore strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

Aus4Skills seeks to achieve the following three whole-of-program outcomes:

Inclusive alumni use new skills and knowledge to make positive contributions to targeted are of Vietnam’s development.
Selected Vietnamese Government, private sector, civil organisations and other partners demonstrate organisational change through improved policies, practices or performance standards in targeted areas.
Australia and Vietnam have stronger sustainable links and partnerships in selected agencies.

The outcomes will facilitate sector, cross-sector or national level changes that contribute to Australia’s role as a valued strategic partner.

They will be underpinned by the principle that gender equality, disability and social inclusion are integrated into all Aus4Skills activities, which are organised into five main components as follows:

Australia Awards Scholarships
Alumni Engagement
Capacity Building for Higher Education
Promoting Industry Linkages in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Vietnam Australia Centre, a new initiative to foster leadership and policy development

The Vietnam Australia Centre as a new component under Aus4Skills will draw upon Australian and Vietnamese experts to support Vietnam’s future leadership to address national and international challenges. It will enable Vietnam and Australia to bring together influential men and women leaders to pursue policy solutions to shared regional issues, while deepening people to people and institutional links.

Results will be demonstrated by strengthened leadership, improved public sector management skills and evidence-informed policy to promote Vietnam’s national development and international engagement. Vietnam and Australia will also have more positive and sustainable institutional relationships based on shared interests and mutual benefits.

Activities will include leadership capability development, policy research, analysis and advice, partnership development and alumni engagement.

Aus4Skills is managed by Tetra Tech International Development on behalf of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Key responsibilities

Assist in developing communications and branding materials (print and audiovisual) to support the program which include but are not limited to videos, radios, flyers, fact sheet information kit, booklets and posters.
Proactively identify and capture stories of awardee, alumni and program impact, with a focus on human interest and beneficiaries in both written and visual formats.
Work closely with consultants and contractors to produce communication and promotional materials across numerous platforms.
Support component teams in organising and delivering events, including managing logistics, venues, and promotional materials; attending events and processing participants’ evaluations
Support in management of Aus4Skills’ websites and social media.
Ensure that all communications output conform to consistent style, messaging, and quality.
Undertake travel in Vietnam from time to time, in support of Aus4Skills PR and marketing goals.

Selection criteria

Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, journalism or another media-oriented relevant field or discipline.
Demonstrated work experience in communications with an international humanitarian, development or education organisation.
Demonstrated understanding of Public Relation, Communications, and Digital Marketing support to organisations or major projects applying varied communication channels and platforms including traditional mass media and social media to reach different target audiences.
Demonstrated experience planning and organising events and/or promotional activities, including managing logistics and assisting with the design of promotional materials.
Knowledge and skills in using Window applications, Microsoft Office Suite; social media management: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram; Twitter; InDesign/Photoshop, Canvas Design, Adobe Illustrator; Video editing software will be a plus.
Solid writing and proofreading skills in English and Vietnamese with excellent attention to details.
Ability to follow and promote brand messaging, style and tone-of-voice guidelines.

For a complete position description please click here.

How to apply

Please submit your application here.

A completed application includes:

Resume
Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Applications close: Thursday 21 December 11:59PM AEDT

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.