VNM (Hanoi and HCMC) – Events and Communications Interns

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Job Category : Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory : Communications, Press and Media

Job Description (Role and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job: 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of UK – Viet Nam diplomatic relations. The year will be an opportunity for the UK in Vietnam network to organise a series of activities to celebrate and deepen the growing relations between our two countries. We are looking for 02 dynamic, creative and proactive individuals to join our Communications Team at the British Embassy Hanoi and the British Consulate-General Ho Chi Minh City during this exciting time. The Communications Team works with teams across the UK’s network in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City) to communicate the UK’s activities and views and engage with audiences in Vietnam in order to build positive perceptions of the UK. The successful candidates will need to work closely with the Communications team to support the implementation of communication strategies internally and externally, especially plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary. Expect to roll up your sleeves, contribute ideas and prepare to learn a lot through hands-on experience. This is a unique chance to be engaged in an international environment, take ownership of a wide range of projects, and learn about how the British do diplomacy. Previous experience in events management, graphic design, and/or video production is preferred.

Roles and responsibilities/what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?: Tasks will include but not are limited to

Supporting the Communications team in delivering communications, advocacy and strategies for the 50th anniversary of UK – Vietnam diplomatic relations;
Supporting the Communications team in delivering internal and external communications activities;
Monitoring and sharing summaries of media reporting to inform policy leads of important developments;
Assisting in the creation of promotional materials (banners, backdrops. etc) and graphics/videos as needed;
Assisting in communications evaluation by creating reports based on social media insights and mainstream media coverage;
Assisting in event organisation and photographing/filming at events as needed;
Translating communication materials in to Vietnamese / English for use on social media and press materials;
Supporting the work of other teams for network resilience when needed;
Assisting with the promotion of the UK’s Chevening scholarship programme in Vietnam

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in both English and Vietnamese
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in supporting marketing/communications and event organisation
Experience in designing and creating communications and promotional materials
Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task effectively
Good team-working skills and the ability to develop productive relationships with other teams around the

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Relevant qualification and/or relevant experience
Familiarity with UK culture
Experience in designing visuals for social media and producing videos

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing

Application deadline : 20 December 2022

Grade: Internship

Type of Position : Intern

Working hours per week: 39.5

Region : Asia Pacific

Country/Territory : Vietnam

Location (City): Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 2

Salary Currency VND

Stipend / Allowance VND 9,000,000

Start Date 7 January 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed): The British Embassy and Consulate-General are committed to being learning and development organisations and encourage all staff to pursue continued learning and development in the workplace. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment where staff work to the values of: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. Everyone is encouraged to take responsibility, be innovative and work together. APPLY HERE: http://ow.ly/VUNv50LW0RN