Location: Hanoi city, Vietnam with occasional travels to provinces
Reports to: Chief of Party or his/her authorized designee
Job Title: Strategic Communications Manager
Project: USAID’s Vietnam Action Against Plastic Pollution
Background
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people. Under the supervision of Chief of Party or his/her authorized designee, the Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for working with VnAAPP and relevant stakeholders to design and implement the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies and the Project’s communication strategy/plan including but not limited to dissemination of knowledge and the Project’s technical assistance results and outcomes in support of plastic pollution reduction in various media platforms. The Strategic Communications Manager also lead the development and dissemination of communications asset production and promotion of the branding strategy and marking of the donor USAID, the government partners and Chemonics in compliance with relevant requirements.
Chemonics International seeks applications for a long- term, full time Strategic Communications Manager for the USAID- funded Vietnam Action Against Plastic Pollution (VnAAPP) Project. The Project is an innovative and ambitious program designed to reduce ocean plastic pollution at its source in Vietnam through strategic approaches such as convening stakeholders’ power, promoting the formation and implementation of data- driven policies, enhancing knowledge and sharing learning, promoting appropriately scaled technology and solutions, and providing technical expertise and building capacity of local governments to manage waste at its source to prevent plastic pollution in our oceans. The three main objectives of the Activity are: (i) supporting the development and implementation of sub- national level Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans (ISWM), (ii) supporting scalable, demonstrated Single- Use Plastic Products (SUP) reduction measures, and (iii) supporting multi- stakeholder actions for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of Chief of Party or his/her authorized assignee and in collaboration with other teams and partners, the Strategic Communications Manager will be responsible for the following:
Providing necessary guidance to and collaborating with other staff and partners to ensure efficient and timely implementation and reporting of Social and Behavior Change Communication strategy and activities.
Developing press release and facilitating media inquiries; organizing press conferences, briefings, and media trips to the project sites.
Resolve and mediate communications difficulties and crises on an on- going basis.
Liaise with the USAID mission’s communications team and participate in the USAID communication Community of Practice.
Leading the production of the project communication materials in accordance with the branding, marking, and marketing standards of USAID, the Government partners and Chemonics. The products include, but not limited to factsheets, brochures, publications, presentations, infographics, training manuals, guidelines, reports, weekly bullets, successful stories, and media coverage report, etc.
Leading the development and implementation of the Project’s communication strategy/plan including but not limited to campaigns/ activities on various media channels to raise public awareness on solid waste/ single use plastic reduction, reuse and recycling and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and the dissemination and learning of the Project’s results and outcomes.
Coordinate all communications aspects of in- person events and webinars, including promotion, program content for programs, registration materials and related items within the project and with USAID as appropriate.
Undertaking other communications related activities as directed by the Chief of Party or his/her authorized designee.
Providing strategic leadership in development and of Social and Behavior Change Communication strategy and its activities to meet the Project’s targets/goals, inclusive requirements, deadlines and cost effectiveness manner.
Contributing to the project’s progress reports and other deliverables.
Providing support to subrecipients in developing branding strategies and marking plans, specific to their subaward activities and consistent with the larger VnAAPP branding and marking plan. He/she also provides capacity building to subrecipients on items related to communications, such as development of success stories.
Maintaining a database of project- related videos, photographs, social media threads, newspaper clippings; and scripts and transcripts of radio and television programs related to VnAAPP activities, and copies of project reports and other documents.
Incorporate required communications activities, outreach initiatives, and events into the project’s annual workplan to achieve the program’s internal and external communications goals.
Collaborate with the MEL Manager to design and implement the Learning strategy and ensuring MEL of all communication works.
Managing USAID branding strategy and marking of all Project activities and deliverables, events and communication materials in accordance with USAID requirements.
Writing and editing
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Edit quarterly and annual reports for the project as required.
Write and/or review assigned press releases, success stories, features and briefs, social media content, and content for USAID updates, newsletters and quarterly and annual reports.
Events
Support the organizing of events based on the needs of the project in collaboration with project staff and other stakeholders.
Proactively lead and manage communications aspects for project events.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the principal duties.
Prior experience with USAID funded programs highly preferred.
Fluency in Vietnamese and English.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Excellent writing skills, with strong understanding of photographic and/or video skills preferred.
Demonstrated multi- tasking skills and ability to work productively within a team.
Computer skills including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Office applications.
Demonstrated ability on graphic design and production of communication contents/messages involving technical knowledge.
Knowledge and experience in the environment protection areas, especially with the mass media on environment.
Proven experiences in developing and managing Social and Behavior Change Communications (SBCC).
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross- cultural environment.
Strong competency in developing and reviewing impact stories, production scripts and media briefings.
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Have strong networks and relationships with media outlets, journalists and press media agencies.
Application Instructions
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Please send your CV/resume to us by May 24, 2024. Early applications are encouraged. No telephone inquiries please. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We review applications on a rolling- basic. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics.
