➔ Description of the mission

Position Overview

The Business Development Officer will play a key role in driving fundraising initiatives, enhancing marketing efforts, and developing compelling communication content to support AEA’s mission.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, cultivating relationships with donors and partners, and crafting impactful messages to raise awareness and support for AEA’s programs.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Typical functions may include:

❖ Fundraising and Partnership Development

⮚ Strategic Contribution:

• Working under the supervision of the Country Director (CD) and Head of Programmes (HoP) to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with AEA’s mission and strategic goals.

• Researching and analyzing funding and sector trends to identify new funding opportunities and ensure the organization’s long-term financial sustainability.

• Building a strong understanding of donor priorities and aligning AEA’s projects to meet their interests effectively.

• Supporting the CD in writing high-quality grant proposals, donor reports, and concept notes to secure funding from diverse sources.

• Organizing fundraising campaigns and events to increase public engagement and financial support.

⮚ Relationship Management:

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Supporting the CD and HoP in meetings with donors, partners, and stakeholders to promote the organization’s mission and programs.

❖ Marketing & Branding

• Developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase AEA’s visibility and donor engagement.

• Managing social media platforms, website content, and digital marketing campaigns.

• Designing promotional materials, newsletters, and other marketing collateral.

• Organizing and coordinating events, campaigns, and public engagement activities.

❖ Communication & Media Engagement

• Implementing communications strategies & work-plans, campaigns, events and other initiatives in support of in-country, regional and international communication objectives.

• Working closely with in-country programmes staff and the international Communication Department on communications initiatives and messaging.

• Managing media engagement and external communications to strengthen AE’s public presence.

➔ Profile

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, International Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a communication/marketing role.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or business development, preferably in the non-profit sector.

• Proven track record of achieving engaging content.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, tight deadlines and take initiative.

• Strong understanding of donor landscape, grant writing, and proposal development.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

• Fluency in Vietnamese.

• Excellent command of English, knowledge of French is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills, including social media and multimedia skills, plus strong interpersonal skills.

• Graphic design skills.

• Excellent computer skills including comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Indesign etc.).

• Experience of working with multimedia tools (photography, video and social media).

• Excellent writing skills including writing for media (e.g., press releases).

DUTY STATION:

2F, VNCC Building, 243 De La Thanh Street, Dong Da district, Ha Noi

STARTING DATE:

As soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY:

The interested candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to send their CV and a cover letter with 03 (three) references to the following address: hr.vietnam @ action-education.org
Subject title: [AEA-BD Officer- Full name]
Application Deadline: 19th June 2025 (The recruitment process may end sooner if we find the suitable candidate to fill this position).

Note:

This position is for Vietnamese nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information and discussion.

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