Communications Assistant

Communications & PR

Overview

Support UNFPA's communications efforts and promote campaigns targeting women and youth.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest in social media management and creating compelling content.
• Ability to create and publish written and visual content for social media platforms.
• Experience in assisting with campaign delivery in coordination with others.
• Experience with video production and photo-taking during events.
• Familiarity with Viet Nam's local context and media landscape.

The UNFPA Viet Nam Country Office is committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, with a focus on ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Through its strategic plan (2022-2025), UNFPA continues to address key issues, such as maternal health, unmet family planning needs, and gender-based violence, in alignment with the ICPD and SDGs.

The Volunteer will support UNFPA’s communications efforts, particularly in creating digital content and promoting ongoing campaigns targeting women, girls, and younger audiences. He/she will play a vital role in disseminating UNFPA’s key messages, supporting media outreach, and contributing to the development of communications products. He/she will support the UNFPA Viet Nam team in various aspects of digital and media communications not only on traditional technical areas of sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, gender-based violence but also on emerging issues such as climate change and youth engagement, disaster preparedness and humanitarian response, aging, care economy and silver economy.

The tasks will include creating content for social media platforms, assisting with campaign delivery in coordination with other UN agencies, and producing multimedia content for events. He/she will also help with designing communication products and contributing to video production and photo-taking. The role will offer hands-on experience in developing impactful communication strategies that highlight UNFPA’s work in Viet Nam, contributing to the agency’s visibility and engagement with its target audience.

Under the direct supervision of Communications Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support in finding media opportunities and assist with creating and publishing written and visual content for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, UNFPA Viet Nam website) drawing on UNFPA’s wider global communications plans and social media cards.

Support in digital communications delivery for UNFPA Viet Nam’s campaigns in coordination with other UN Agencies as relevant;

Support in providing briefing and key messages to senior managers for media interviews.

Contribute to the design of communication products (backdrops, media cards etc.) via Canva or other graphic design platforms.

Participate in recording, production, and editing of videos and/or taking photos during events as required.

Carry out other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor and the CO Management.

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility ​​​Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning ​Communication ​Creativity ​Empowering Others Ethics and Values ​Integrity ​​​Respect for Diversity Self-Management Technological Awareness Vision ​Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest in:

• Social media management, creating compelling content
• Storytelling, creative thinking
• Viet Nam, its local context and media landscape

Hanoi offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an attractive destination for expats and locals alike. With affordable living costs, a rich culture, and a welcoming community, Hanoi is a city where many find comfort and opportunities for growth.

• Hanoi is relatively affordable compared to many global cities.

• Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western standards.

• Hanoi’s traffic can be hectic, especially during rush hours; Motorbikes are commonly used for daily commuting. Driving requires an appropriate license; The new metro system is gradually expanding, complementing an extensive bus network.

Security is also reasonably good relative to other developing countries’ cities. Viet Nam was recently ranked as one of the more secure and stable places to live and do business by outside research groups.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org