Jobs are sourced directly from employers. No recruiter involved. Apply through the employer's link to make sure your application reaches the right people. → Senior Communications Officer

Position Overview

The Senior Communications Officer will lead internal and external communication, outreach, and donor engagement of Room to Read Vietnam. The Senior Communications Officer is a member of the Extended Country Management Team and will report to the Country Director. The incumbent will work in close coordination with the Program teams (LP and GEP). For Donor engagement s/he will work in close coordination with the Global Development team. The incumbent will also closely coordinate with the Global Marketing and Donor Communications Team.

Responsibilities

Communication and public relations

Develop a Vietnam-specific communications strategy aligned with the Country Strategy, reflecting the organization’s long-term strategic objectives and the needs of key stakeholders, including government, donors, development NGOs, corporate partners, and academic institutions.
Lead the development of high-quality content and materials for external outreach. This includes producing quarterly newsletters with written, photo, and videos stories that showcase our impact; managing content for Room to Read Vietnam’s social media channels; contributing content to the global website; and supporting local and global awareness campaigns across various media channels.
Partner with business development colleagues on cause-marketing partnerships, pitches, and promotional materials. Identify, hire, supervise, and train external vendors to support material development for the Global Office and donor reporting.
Work with the Country Management Team and business development colleagues to build strategic partnerships with organizations and communities that increase Room to Read’s brand visibility and strengthen advocacy impact, especially through NGO working groups in education, publishing, and gender equality.
Develop a Vietnam-specific press plan aligned with global standards and collect monthly news and articles related to Room to Read. Provide guidance on country-level press releases, ensure media visibility for Room to Read events and achievements, and secure targeted press placements and speaking opportunities for senior leadership to broaden exposure and support pipeline development.
Serve as Room to Read’s spokesperson for local and international media. Work closely with the Country Management Team and Program Directors to strengthen public speaking skills, reinforce brand messaging, andprepare team leaders to share thought leadership in press interviews and public events.
Collaborate with Program and Operations Directors, the RME team, and the Administration team to develop high-quality program branding products, branding guidelines for Program teams, and agreed messaging on program achievements, outcomes, and assessment results for external communication.
Develop and manage internal communications to ensure organizational initiatives and projects are effectively communicated to employees, coordinators, and Ensure internal messages are consistent with external communications and aligned across channels and departments.
Coordinate with the Country Management Team to plan and manage internal and external communications during crisis situations that may affect the organization’s perception and reputation.

Fundraising and donor engagement

Identify donor opportunities and steward key relationships in the Vietnam market. Support Global Office relationship management by providing accurate and timely information for pitches, proposal development, and reporting; supporting special corporate program initiatives in-country; and addressing country-level public relations needs related to
Plan, coordinate, and host donor, media, and corporate employee engagement visits. Work with Program teams and vendors to manage visit activities and logistics, including coordination protocols and checklists.
Train staff involved in these visits on key messages, communicating results, responding to questions, and using appropriate non-verbal communication.

Administration management

Manage the communications and donor engagement budget, including planning, budgeting, cash forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
Maintain databases of Room to Read Vietnam stakeholder contacts, awards, branding materials, and written and visual documentation, including stories, photos, and videos.
Serve as a member of the Extended Country Management Team and contribute to the development and drafting of the Country Strategic Plan.
Respond to specific requests related to Room to Read’s work from the Global Office, Asia Regional Office, and Vietnam Office.

Profile

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as communications, journalism, social work, development, international relations, tourism, or marketing.
At least five years of professional experience in communications, preferably within the development sector.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to source and develop compelling stories for national and international
Strong public speaking skills, with the ability to present to external stakeholders and staff, communicate the organization’s goals and values, and train employees in communications and donor engagement.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with external stakeholders, internal departments, and staff at all levels, from field staff to senior executives.
Creative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative, impactful communications and outreach materials.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate goals, resources, and timelines across multiple projects under pressure.
Familiarity with information technology, especially digital communications tools and platforms.
Good knowledge and understanding of Vietnam, particularly education and development issues.

Room to Read

Room to Read’s mission is to nurture foundational learning skills in children. Our contextualized approach develops children’s literacy and life skills in a dignified and gender-equal way.

Website
Nonprofit organization
> 2000 employees
Others

Room to Read did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

Room to Read

Room to Read’s mission is to nurture foundational learning skills in children. Our contextualized approach develops children’s literacy and life skills in a dignified and gender-equal way.

Website
Nonprofit organization
> 2000 employees
Others

Room to Read did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

More than 100 training courses and programs

Train yourself on a wide range of key topics: CSR and sustainability in business, third places, collective intelligence, energy renovation, skills assessment and much more!

Featured articles

Discover all the resources to inspire and guide you in the world of positive impact. Testimonials, analyses, job descriptions and skills of tomorrow, everything you always wanted to know without daring to ask.

Tomorrow's society needs

Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?

Get Inspired

A job that makes sense... But what sense?

Skill Hacks

"Thinking the ecological and social transition in a systemic way" with Thomas Merzlic (T-Campus)

Skill Hacks

[Interview] Côme, co-founder of La Joist - training in energy renovation

Get Inspired

Hélène de Vestele (Edeni): "Ikigai is a useful tool for introspection"

Get Inspired

Am I legitimate to work in the impact sector?

The professional retraining guide

You no longer thrive in your work, and you plan to change profession to find more meaning in your professional life? Discover the resources to help you think about a retraining project and find your way.