Deputy Head of Fundraising and Communications (Saigonchildren)

About the position

Job Title: Deputy Head of Fundraising and Communications (DHFC)
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications (HFC)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Organization profile

Saigonchildren is a UK-registered charity working exclusively in Vietnam since 1992; our mission is to remove barriers to education for all disadvantaged children and young people.

Education is the most lasting and effective way we can help children and their families to escape from the cycle of poverty. It represents an investment in the children and in the future of Vietnam.

Everything we do helps children and young people learn and stay in education for longer, significantly improving life for themselves and their families through greater earnings and improved security.

We do that through our four main programmes: school building, scholarships, vocational support, and special needs education. Each day tens of thousands of children go to study in a public school built by saigonchildren - from the far south to the far north of Vietnam.

We award educational and vocational training scholarships to children for whom family poverty would otherwise prevent them from continuing in education.

We also run Vietnam's leading autism education initiative and support many more special needs education projects for children with challenges including cerebral palsy, sight loss, and congenital birth defects.

Join a team that is creative and always seeking to find innovative solutions to support many more children in need.

Key role and responsibilities

The Deputy Head of Fundraising & Communications is a member of the Fundraising & Communications Department reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications (HFC) and deputising for them during their absence.

You will be responsible for co-creating and monitoring the communications and fundraising strategies which will enable the saigonchildren to achieve its strategic ambitions and vision. You will be the custodian of the brand and build on the success of our fundraising campaigns and events to raise our profile further, enabling us to reach more people, and attract more funding.

The post holder’s principal responsibilities include:

To embrace the organisation of events (local and international) to secure ambitious fundraising targets while expanding the organisation’s reputation, including:
- Developing the organisation’s annual event plan
- Conceptualising and managing annual events (mass participation, gala, etc.)
- Stewarding key event stakeholders, i.e., sponsors, guests/participants, speakers, and
- Exploring new avenues to generate income and engage sponsors through events
To strategise and lead the organisation’s communications efforts, including:
- Creating and achieving ambitious plans for income growth, donor-base development and brand awareness building
- Monitoring performance, and
- Managing risks.
To oversee the communications and events budgeting and reporting on performance.
To proactively optimize the organisation’s communications and fundraising tools, including but not exclusive to improving individual donor journey.
To motivate and inspire communications and event professionals in the team.

Required

A passion for delivering excellent events and campaigns
University degree or equivalent professional qualification
Strong leadership skills in leading multi-faceted fast-paced team
Result-driven mindset to achieve timely results in communications & marketing
Exceptional people skills to engage all internal and external stakeholders and harness a collaborative team culture.
Proven innovation management skills to maximise creativity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Vietnamese.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Tools / Canva / Design tools

Desired

A strong understanding of the non-profit sector and commitment to the organisation’s work.
Experience in fundraising and digital strategies.

Core staff responsibilities

The DHFC will work closely with 6 other core team members of the department. We work as a team where responsibilities and work are shared across the team on a project-by-project basis and where we are flexible to cover each other when needed.

Developing relationships and networks with potential donors and with event participants is essential, as is ensuring events are delivered to saigonchildren standards on deadline. There will therefore be a need for some weekend and evening work in this role.

Flexible working hours and remote working are supported whenever pos sible.

How to apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resumes and cover letter to Ms. Phung Nguyen (hr@saigonchildren.com)

We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline for submission: 23:59 (GMT+7), 30th July 2023