Communications Coordinator - Aus4A (Climate Change Adaptation)

Location: Hanoi or Can Tho, Vietnam; local nationals only, with travel within Vietnam to project target sites as required

Company

hirify.global is a global development and consulting firm delivering complex programs with governments, businesses, investors, and communities across more than 90 countries.

What you will do

• Coordinate communications and outreach for the Aus4Adaptation climate change adaptation program.
• Develop activity updates, press releases, articles, newsletters, website content, brochures, social media materials, and success stories.
• Coordinate with DFAT, communications outlets, program partners, grantees, and stakeholders on communications products and plans.
• Support progress reporting, annual reports, workplans, and document finalisation.
• Track the program’s online presence with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team.
• Undertake travel within Vietnam and other duties assigned by the Team Leader.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public affairs, development, or a related field.
• Relevant mid-career experience in communications, advocacy, outreach, or public diplomacy, preferably in bilateral or multilateral development programs.
• Experience with donor reporting, program reviews, storytelling, learning processes, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, interpersonal, organisational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and social media management skills, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese and valid work rights in Vietnam are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience in climate change, resilience, natural resource management, environmental protection, or related development sectors.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop.
• Knowledge of DFAT communications channels, strategies, and climate change adaptation priorities in Australia and Vietnam.

Culture & Benefits

• One-year engagement with the possibility of extension to July 2030.
• Competitive locally engaged salary and benefits.
• Work alongside government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, private-sector partners, and communities.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments where needed.
• Police, safeguarding, and due diligence checks are required for successful candidates.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and brief cover letter online.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will complete safeguarding-focused interviews and due diligence checks.