Senior Communications Officer

Location: Ha Noi 

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

About WWF-Viet Nam

WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/. WWF-Viet Nam recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF-Viet Nam. 

We are looking for committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Senior Communications Officer, USAID Biodiversity Conservation, WWF-Viet Nam, based in Ha Noi.

Major Function:

The position is responsible to work with Communications Manager, SA leads, Programme Managers/ Officers, other Comms core and M&E members to develop USAID Biodiversity Conservation project communications & brand plans and proactively ensure all internal checks and admin procedures are followed to implement smoothly. Senior Communications Officer will oversee related comms KPIs and outcomes.

Requirement:

• A university degree in Communications, Film/TV/Video Production, Public/Media Relations, Journalism/Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of practical experience in communications or public relations or related field.
• Excellent, creative project management skills from concept to delivery.
• Experience in video production and editing and/or graphic design is preferred.
• Experience in event coordination and conducting workshops and seminars.
• A good understanding of current digital communications platforms to promote conservation issues; experience navigating and pushing content out on a variety of social media channels.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging. 

How to apply:

• The detailed JDs are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.
• Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: Senior Communications Officer (USAID BCA) - Fullname 

The deadline is 08th October 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.”