Communications Coordinator Aus4A

Communications Coordinator - Aus4A

• Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension to July 2030
• Location: Hanoi or Can Tho Vietnam
• This role is open to suitably qualified local nationals only

About Palladium
Palladium is aglobal development and consulting firm part of the GISI Consulting Groupworking alongside some of the worlds leading project management andengineering organisations. We partner with governments businesses investorsand communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lastingimpact. With a presence across more than 90 countries Palladium offers theopportunity to work on meaningful challenges alongside talented colleagues inenvironments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Program
Aus4Adaptation (the program) is a partnershipbetween the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in respondingto the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complementsother investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.

About the Role
The Communications Coordinator will coordinateoverall communications and outreach efforts from either the Hanoi or Can Thooffice in alignment with Aus4Adaptations Communications and Public DiplomacyStrategy. Working with a Strategic Communications Consultant (Australia based)this will include developing communications materials supporting mediaplanning for events success stories and social media content highlightingprogram accomplishments. Communications will focus on internal and external audiencesas well as key stakeholders and partners of the different programactivities.

They will be based in either Hanoi or Can Thowith periodic travel to the projects target sites as required for programactivities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with program staff to develop content and produce high-quality communications materials including activity updates press releases news and magazine articles social media content newsletters updated website information and brochures to highlight program success and learnings.
• Coordinate with DFAT and relevant communications outlets to develop effective social media content in compliance with DFAT and Palladium policies.
• Collaborate with partners and grantees where appropriate to implement communication systems to support and/or create communication products that capture the positive impact and learnings from Aus4Adaptation.
• Assist grantees in developing communications plans and products aligned with Communications and Public Diplomacy Strategy and DFAT Brand Guidelines.
• Contribute to progress reporting annual reports annual workplan development and finalising documents based on input from various team members for final review by program management.
• Track the presence of Aus4Adaptation online with the support of the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Team.
  Travel within Vietnam as required.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the position as directed by the Team Leader.
  

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learnmore about the role:ToR Communications

About You
Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field of study marketing communications public affairs development or other development-related fields.

Experience

• Relevant mid-career level professional experience in communications advocacy outreach and/or public diplomacy preferably within bilateral or multilateral development programs.
• Experience contributing to donor reporting program reviews storytelling and learning processes.
• Experience developing campaigns using a variety of methods such as social media online and print publications community meetings and other creative means.
• Experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders including government agencies development partners civil society organisations private sector partners and community stakeholders.
• Experience in climate change resilience natural resource management environmental protection or other relevant development sectors is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication editing and proofreading skills including experience preparing social media content success stories reports and presentations.
  
• Experience maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels (government international and local NGOs local enterprises and at community level)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite social media management (Facebook LinkedIn Instagram) are required. Experience working with design software such as Abode Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) is preferred.
• Creative and critical thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative impactful communications and outreach materials.
• Working knowledge of DFATs communications channels and strategies is desirable.
• Understanding of climate change issues is an advantage especially knowledge of Australias and Vietnams climate change adaptation and development priorities.
• Professional fluency in English and Vietnamese both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive resourceful and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning collaboration and professional integrity.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds people ofdiverse sexual orientations gender identities and expressions and people withdisabilities - disclosure will not affect your application and we will workwith you to provide appropriate adjustments.

To be considered for this position you must have valid work rights inthe country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is notavailable for this role.

Salary and benefits: Competitive locally engagedsalary and benefits.

Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with childrenthe successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check andrelevant due diligence checks as part of Palladiums commitment to being achild-safe organisation.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online including your CV and a briefcover letter outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of theposition.

Closing date: Wednesday23 September 2026 9:00pm Vietnam time

If this opportunity interests you we encourage you to apply promptly. Pleasenote that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusioninto everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome andseek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all jobapplicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of theirbackground or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to)socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religionethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital orIndigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or youare a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email ourteam at and we will be in touchto discuss.

Safeguarding- We define Safeguardingas all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people communities wherewe work and our clients from harm including SexualExploitation Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Traffickingfor sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking ofchildren. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexualexploitation abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to preventprotect against respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuringthat all children and adults who come into contact withPalladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successfulcandidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process includingsafeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Codeof Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual ExploitationAbuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.

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