Job Context  

Blue  Dragon  Children’s Foundation is  a  grassroots  charity  serving  children  in  crisis throughout Vietnam. We believe that every child deserves the best care we can offer. Blue Dragon kids are street kids, children with disabilities, and children who have been trafficked. We rescue kids from danger and slavery, reunite them with their families when we  can,  and  provide  all  the  services  needed  for  recovery  and  growth. 

This position is based in the Communications and Fundraising department which is responsible for public relations, communications content and products, and all fundraising activities.  

Blue Dragon is a child-safe organization, committed to the protection and exceptional care of children. We require all staff and volunteers to agree to and abide by our Child Protection Code of Conduct.

In line with our commitment to equal opportunity, employment at Blue Dragon is offered to all qualified persons without discrimination and we make job accommodations for the needs of people with disabilities.

Key Objectives 

• Implement and drive Blue Dragon’s social and digital media strategy
• Promote Blue Dragon’s work by developing innovative communication products
• Ensure Communications and Fundraising staff have good knowledge of program activities that can be used for donor engagement and product development
• Create public relations opportunities
• Support the Communications Team to fulfil its strategies and objectives

Reporting

The Communications Officer reports to the Communications Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Social and Digital Media 

• Ensure Blue Dragon’s website is up-to-date and optimised, including maximising SEO and managing the website’s backend
• Develop, schedule and post social and digital media content, and monitor engagement
• Keep abreast of current developments in social and digital media, fundraising and communications, and make recommendations to optimise Blue Dragon’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
• Manage analytics for website and social media and disseminate this information; monitor and disseminate Google and other websites and news alerts
• In liaison with Communications Manager, create innovative approaches to engaging donors and creating new donation pathways through technology and social media
• Investigate alternative social media platforms
• Write, schedule and post social media content
• Monitor comments and messages on social media including on weekends
• Monitor supporters social media pages for Blue Dragon mentions or other relevant news in order to post and comment
• Manage analytics for website and social media and disseminate this information

Communications Products

• Assist to research, write and edit bi-monthly newsletter and manage distribution
• Manage the mail list
• Assist the fundraising team in developing products to engage donors; review and revise written materials for team and management as required
• Assist with production of communications products, including annual report, collateral, brochure and media packs
• Manage the photo library, including gathering photos from programs, sorting, naming, tagging and resizing; develop star photos library; take or commission photos by request; respond to request for photos from staff and external agencies

Knowledge Management

• Liaise with program staff to gather information on program activities for reporting to and engaging with donors on program activities
• Set up systems to ensure program information is gathered and distributed appropriately Monitor and disseminate Google and other news alerts
• Monitor and disseminate fundraising and communications best practice information

Public Relations

• Assist to organise and manage local community, fundraising or CSR events
• Host Breakfast with the Stars visits with other team members on a roster basis
• Host other visitors at Dragon House, including assisting with school visits
• Assist to improve the environment and schedule for visitors
• Maintain the media archive

Other

• Contribute to and implement the Communications Strategy
• Participate actively in team meetings by identifying needs and problems and initiating solutions and improvements
• Carry out other tasks as requested by the Communications Manager

Selection criteria (must be demonstrated in written applications)

• Vietnamese national
• Excellent English language skills, both written and oral
• Experience in social media, website development and the digital environment
• Experience in a communications, marketing, event management or public relations environment preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to Blue Dragon’s values
• Experience in working in a non-profit environment preferred
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and complete work accurately and timely
• Desire and proven ability to work as part of a team

How to apply:

• Please send CV and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: [email protected].
• Deadline 28/7/2017

Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned. Any question, please contact 0243.8265118 (Ms. Tram)