Communications Intern
The Communications Intern will work closely with the Communications Officer to support the Energy Sector team—particularly the SHIFT project team—in enhancing project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and outreach effectiveness. In addition, the intern will provide communications support for SNV Vietnam's broader organisation initiatives, contributing approximately 20% of their time to activities such as content creation for internal and external channels, event communications, and general branding support.
By creating high-quality content, maintaining consistent branding, and leveraging communication channels, the intern will help amplify project impacts, support organisational visibility, and promote sustainable energy practices in Vietnam.
Key Responsibilities
Content creation & visuals
- Assist in drafting communication content for SHIFT and SNV Vietnam (e.g., social media posts, articles, blogs, visual assets).
- Support visual design (infographics, presentation slides, simple layouts) and help manage the media library.
Event & campaign support
- Assist in preparing communication materials for events, including banners, flyers, and handouts.
- Provide on-site or remote communication support during selected events and activities.
Digital & social media
- Help schedule, publish, and monitor content on SHIFT project and SNV Vietnam social media channels.
- Support basic website updates and simple reporting on digital engagement.
Stakeholder communication
- Support the drafting of newsletters, partner updates, and other stakeholder materials.
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date contact lists and communication logs.
Coordination & admin tasks
- Assist in liaising with designers, printers, and service providers for communication outputs.
- Provide general support for team logistics, file organisation, and other tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Education: Enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or related fields.
Skills:
- Strong writing and editing skills in both English and Vietnamese.
- Proficiency in using design and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
- Familiarity with social media management tools.
Experience: Prior experience in communication roles (e.g., internships, freelance, or volunteer work) is preferred but not required.
Others: Ability to work independently and in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Passion for sustainable development, climate, and energy is a plus.
Additional Information
Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam
Reports to: Communications Officer
Duration: 6 months full-time, from March 2026 – September 2026
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Travel: Travel within Vietnam is expected
Working at SNV:
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.
How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 26 February 2026.
SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.
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