RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. We have more than 37 years of experience working with people and forests and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. As a trusted, honest broker, we occupy a distinct position as an international organization that supports, informs and brings together governments, communities, businesses, academia and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the UN Global Goals.
RECOFTC operates in Asia-Pacific, with country program offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
RECOFTC Viet Nam is actively engaged in collaborative projects across the country. Our work with communities and in community forestry covers land tenure security, community forest revitalization and investments, community rights, sustainable food systems, ecosystems, livelihoods and resilience. RECOFTC is recruiting a Communication Officer for our office in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The selected candidate will be offered a 24-month contract with the possibility of extension, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. This position is open to Viet Nam nationals.
The Communication Officer is a member of RECOFTC Vietnam and works under the direct supervision of the Country Director. The officer will develop and implement communication plans and activities, identifying and conveying key messages from the organization’s programmes, projects and activities. The officer will support RECOFTC Viet Nam teams in content planning, development and packaging, collaborating closely with the Knowledge Management, Information Technology and Strategic Communication (KMITSC) unit at the RECOFTC Main Office. The successful candidate will also serve as the MEL focal point for RECOFTC Viet Nam, coordinating data and gathering evidence of the successes of our projects and programmes.
• Develop communication strategies and plans for RECOFTC Viet Nam • Align communication efforts with RECOFTC Viet Nam’s goals • Ensuring consistency with organizational branding and visibility guidelines • Work closely with the communication team at the Main Office in Bangkok, technical staff in Viet Nam and our partners, consultants (if any) to develop high quality communication resources and products, ensuring that these adhere to donor guidelines • Manage RECOFTC Viet Nam’s webpage and oversee our Facebook page to disseminate content and strengthen our visibility and engagement • Collect feedback from stakeholders and projects to inform improvements and refine outreach and communication strategies • Create, write and edit culturally appropriate materials such as stories, social media posts, infographics and policy briefs to inform and engage target audiences
• Liaise and work with media for a broader reach of our messages • Take charge of other communication activities in our projects and programmes • Work closely with project staff and with the MEL team at the Main Office and technical staff at Viet Nam office to fulfill our MEL requirements • Provide support for events, workshops and training when necessary • Support other related activities as required by the Country Director
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Desirable
RECOFTC’s core values
At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job-specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should explain why the candidate is suitable for the position, including salary expectations, and provide current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors. Please apply by clicking "Apply Now".Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. RECOFTC offers a competitive compensation package.
For more information about RECOFTC, please visit our website at https://www.recoftc.org/
RECOFTC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC's values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified disabled applicants to participate in the application process. If you require special accommodation, please inform RECOFTC's Human Resources in writing at the time of application. The successful candidate will be selected based on merit. RECOFTC strongly encourages women to apply.