VUFO NGO Resource Centre
Media and Events Specialist
Media and Events Specialist
USAID Learns
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Note: This post is open to local candidates only.
About Social Impact
Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity-building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997, we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Project Objective
SI is implementing the USAID/Vietnam Learns Contract (USAID Learns). The scope of the five-year project is to support USAID/Vietnam staff and partners to implement more efficient, effective, and transparent programs by improving: (1) USAID and Implementing Partner (IP) capacity to achieve expected results; (2) USAID’s understanding and tracking of project performance; and (3) collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA).
Position Description
USAID Learns seeks a short-term local consultant as a Media & Events Specialist to produce several media products that feature how participation barriers for persons with disability were removed, and support events for the Vietnam Day of Persons With Disabilities.
Deliverables and Timelines
An indicative list of deliverables and their corresponding timelines is set out in the table below.
Deliverable | Detail | Tentative Timeline |
Creation of three Videos that can be used at events and on social media |
| April 2024 |
Inclusion Events |
| April 2024 |
Timelines: March – April 2024
Level of effort (LOE): up to 10 days
Responsibilities
- Draft stories/ideas for three videos and work with USAID to finalize the stories and scripts
- Draft key messages and work with USAID to finalize the messages
- Participate in video making
- Draft scenarios/ideas for the sporting event
- Work with USAID to organize events
- Leverage personal social media following to share information
- Other preparatory work - e.g., coordination with sites to prepare for filming and events.
Qualifications
- Creativity: Ability to generate innovative ideas and concepts for Disability Inclusion videos that resonate with target audiences
- Video Production Skills: Proficiency in ideating, directing, and reviewing videos using different tools
- Social Media Expertise: proved knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices for content creation and engagement
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact with audiences effectively
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive storytelling for people with disabilities
- Having significant social media followers is required
- Having experience working with USAID is a plus
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- The candidate must be fluent in Vietnamese and reside in Vietnam.
The closing date for application: March 17, 2024. Selection and interviews will be performed constantly, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your CV through the online portal.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website:http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls, no visits.