Country: Viet Nam
Closing date: 15 May 2017
- Based in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Program
Aus4Skills reflects the Australian Government’s continuing commitment to support Vietnam’s human resource development. This commitment is emphasised in the Australia-Vietnam HRD Strategy 2014-2020, which outlines the future direction for Australia’s support for and engagement which reflects the Australian Government’s continuing commitment to support Vietnam’s human resource development (HRD. Aus4Skills is the main vehicle to realise the HRD Strategy objective together with other existing global program investments. Aus4Skills aligns with the new directions of the Australian Government’s investments in Vietnam set out in the Aid Investment Plan (AIP) Vietnam 2015-16 to 2019-20. To realise the HRD Strategy objective Aus4Skills has developed a Design of Non-Scholarship Components which contains five HRD components which align with AIP priorities and broader Australian interests in Vietnam.
The Position
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and targeted communication strategy for Aus4Skills under the direction of the Program Director. This includes maximising the social media outreach to increase awareness and promote the Program for Australian and Vietnamese audiences.
Reserved for Vietnamese Citizens
Key duties will include:
- Develop and implement the annual Promotion and Communication Strategy and Plan targeting Aus4Skills priority groups, sectors and institutions, which includes a focus on gender, disability and social inclusion
- Manage and report on the Australia Awards Scholarships promotion campaign on social media websites and non-commercial websites
- Draft and manage the production of printed promotion materials for Australia Awards Scholarships and other HRD activities
- Oversee and/or produce videos and photographs for social media platforms
- Draft appropriate information, promotion material and impact articles for relevant websites, and social media platforms
- Draft media releases, organise media events in cooperation with the Australian Embassy
- Develop effective relationships with key media organisations and alumni working in the media
The Person
We are seeking applicants with a Postgraduate Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media, Journalism or a related field. You must demonstrate experience and knowledge in communication and media activities, including digital communications, writing, editing and proof reading communication documents and experience in working with the media and government agencies. You will demonstrate a high-level of written and verbal communication skills in English. You will have strong interpersonal and networking skills and a good track record in working effectively in a team. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise workload, have a proactive approach to meeting deadlines with limited supervision, and possess a creative and innovative approach.
How to apply:
For a detailed position description and to apply for this position please visit www.coffey.com/careers click on ‘career opportunities’ and search for the reference number 495292
Applications close 5.00pm (Vietnam time) 15th May 2017
For further enquires please contact:internationaldevelopment@coffey.com