1. Communication & Events Officer

1. EVBN Project Overview

The EU-Vietnam Business Network (EVBN) is a project co-funded by the EU which overall objectiveis to increase exports and investments of the European Union to Vietnam in particular by Small-,and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as strengthening the EU business sector in Vietnam.

Website: www.evbn.org

2. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

The Communications & Events Officer shall:

- Support the Communication and Events Manager and the Senior Event Manager (in charge ofthe event EuroSphere)

- Be the webmaster of both EVBN and EUROSPHERE website: Implement webpages, maintaincontent and oversee day-to-day management of the websites

- Daily management of all social media platforms

- Develop a strategy for the improvement of organic search ranking (SEO)

- Prioritize keywords to attract target audience, ensure that all content is optimal forSEO

- Monitor and analyse SEO statisticso Train EVBN team to properly implement SEO best practices in daily activities

- Communicate the performance of process improvements to the Management team

- Manage the technical implementation of webinars (2 to 4 per year)

- Support the Communication and Events Manager in drafting a comprehensive EVBN communicationsstrategy, including responsibility for all of EVBN’s communication channels such aswebsite, quarterly newsletters and Flash bulletins, as well as leaflets, brochures and press reviewsand releases

- Create and design EVBN communication & promotional material: brochures, booklets,leaflets, sectorial studies, banners, e-signatures, backdrops, standees, ….

- Ensure sufficient stock of EVBN communication material at all times

- Support the communication aspects for EVBN’s activities / events such as trade missions /delegations, match-making, roadshows and visits of fairs in EuropeThe Communication & Events Officer will work under the supervision of the Communication &Events Manager.

Main requirements will be a very good level of English, a strong experience in communication andevents, creative skills, a proactive mind-set, the ambition to learn as well as the ability to adaptquickly and an open and outgoing personality.

3. Key Requirements

• Very good English and Vietnamese skills, Written and Verbal - other European languages arean asset
• Very good communication skills
• Min 1 year of relevant experience in SEO and community management
• Technical experience to maintain websites and update content
• Experience in managing social media channels (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, etc)
• Creative mind
• Ability to use different design software (Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, …..)
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript is an asset
• Good knowledge of SEO tools and best practices
• Experience in web statistics
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Reliable and precise working style
• Result-oriented, pro-active working attitude, detail oriented
• Ability to bring in own ideas and leverage on professional judgment
• Ability to run projects independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deliver results under time pressure
• Motivated to take on new challenges
• Efficient time management

4. Starting Date: ASAP

5. Application deadline: Friday the 24th of MarchPlease send cover letter and Curriculum Vitae in English by email to: [email protected]

 

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2. Position: Admin and Network Relations Officer

1. EVBN Project Overview

The EU-Vietnam Business Network (EVBN) is a project co-funded by the EU and launched in October2013. The overall objective of EVBN is to increase exports and investments of the European Unionto Vietnam in particular by Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as strengtheningthe EU business sector in Vietnam.

2. Main Tasks

The main responsibility of the Admin & Network Relations Officer is to support the EVBN team withall administrative and organizational tasks. This includes a range of different activities like travelarrangements, organization of meetings, and office support functions. Furthermore, the Admin &Network Relations Officer will support the organization of missions as well as the preparation ofevents. In his or her function the Admin and Network Relations Officer shall support the DeputyDirector in all matters relating to the “Enterprise Europe Network” (EEN). This includes but is notlimited to independent management of EVBN’s contribution to the online platforms provided byEEN as well as relationship building and collaboration with Vietnamese companies and Europeanpartners.He/She will report directly to the Project Director and Deputy Director. The main requirement forthis position will be organisational talent, a very good level of English, the ambition to learn andadapt quickly as well as an open and outgoing personality.

3. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Independently handle all administrative and secretarial tasks

• In charge of office supplies and office support functions

• Prepare travel and accommodation arrangements and support outreach activities

• Support for the preparation and organization of trade missions

• Establish and manage relevant databases to support outreach and promotion activities

• Organisation of EVBN’s digital knowledge management system incl. training of all staff

• Arrange and organize meetings with relevant stakeholders

• Independently manage the EVBN Business Center and liaise with clients on all matters relatingto it

• Promote EVBN events and missions on EEN platform

• Recruit and collaborate with Vietnamese companies interested in doing business with Europe

• Other tasks as assigned by Project Director or Deputy Director

 

4. Key requirements

• Vietnamese National

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field

• Excellent oral and written English language skills, other European language is a plus

• A minimum of 2 years working experience in a Business Association, international company/project or NGO in a similar position

• Experience with externally funded projects/organisations is a plus

• Excellent organizational, time management and analytical skills

• Familiar with desktop applications (Excel, Word, Power point etc.)

• Experience with design software and online databases is a plus

• Must be self-motivated and work independently

• Very good communication skills/social skills

• Reliable and precise working style

• Outgoing personality and a team player

• Willing and able to travel occasionally (within Vietnam and Europe)

5. Reporting To: Project Director/Deputy Director

6. Salary: To be discussed during interview

7. Starting Date: 20th April, 2017

8. Deadline for applications: 2nd April, 2017.

Please send application and curriculum Vitae in English by email to Ms Dung PHAM:[email protected].