Resource Development and Communications Specialist

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Candidates who are interested in Habitats Vision & Mission and qualified for the job, please send us your comprehensive CV & Cover Letter in English highlighting your interest and capabilities to [Confidential Information]. Please also mention in the CV/Cover Letter the contact details (including telephone number and email) of 3 referees including the most recent direct supervisors.

All potential candidates are welcome. However, your application form will be screened, and only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Reports to: Resource Development and Communication Manager

Dot line report to: National Director

Work Location: Vietnam (Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City)

JOB SUMMARY

The Resource Development and Communications Specialist will:

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of the resource development and communications strategy of Habitat Vietnam, supplementing the advancement of overall engagement and fund development performance while facilitating the application of best practices in Foundation, Organization, Institutional (FOI), corporate and major gifts fundraising.
2. Support and develop local partnerships and contribute to project development and the drafting of quality proposals, facilitating and coordinating fundraising initiatives and communication campaigns.
3. Deliver high quality communication materials to different audiences, ensuring deepened relationships with donors and partners, including enhanced and effective media outreach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT :

Identify funding and partnership prospects and opportunities to mobilize support for the realization of Habitat Vietnams strategic plan

Cultivate corporate, FOI, affiliate pipelines, targets, forecasts, pre-positioning activities, Go/No Go, proposal development processes and the review of proposals together with the Habitat Vietnam Development Team

Proactively identify and nurture partnerships with INGOs/NGOs/For Profit as well as private sector entities who can help Habitat Vietnam access new funding streams (e.g. networking, presenting about Habitat Vietnam to find new opportunities)

Build and maintain effective relationships domestically and regionally alongside the RD&C Manager and Habitat Vietnam leadership in accordance with the organizations strategy and plans

Prepare briefings and other information materials that support Habitat Vietnam leadership with corporate, FOI, affiliate engagement as needed.

Develop and manage an active relationship with counterparts (including HFHI Global Funding Network) and other platforms to gather funding intelligence or leads

Analyze opportunity and donor requirements

Develop donor (corporate, FOI, affiliate) database and regular monitoring/sharing of opportunities in line with Habitat Vietnam targeted donors and partners

Support the development of specific annual resource development targets and implementation of strategies (including but not limited to grant development and acquisition, annual appeals, special fundraising events international and corporate/major donor sponsored events locally/domestic CSR, etc.)

Coordinate donor/partner visits and provide general support, as needed, and develop itineraries that will strongly engage prospect donors

Develop and implement local and international engagement programs (for high-network individuals, influencers /celebrities, cause marketing partners, among others)

Creatively bring about fit-for-purpose, current and agile engagement and fundraising programs befitting the Vietnamese context

2. STEWARDSHIP

Support the cultivation and stewardship of resources and relationships

Contribute to grant tracking and monitor donor compliance

3. COMMUNICATIONS: Contribute to the development and implementation of the Habitat Vietnams three-year resource development and communications strategies.

-INTERNAL COMMUNICATION:

Review, draft, update and socialize internal communications

Disseminate Branding Guidelines, Photo and Communication Policy, etc. and build internal capacity.

-EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION:

Develop and maintain a variety of creative external communications materials and lead the distribution management: program briefs, country profiles, monthly e-newsletter, annual report, program reports, most significant change and impact stories, web and social media updates, campaign materials, etc.

Manage Habitat Vietnam website and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter) and GROW Habitat Vietnams presence in them

Manage campaigns and special events in partnership with Volunteer Program and Institutional Engagement team.

Manage design agencies or third-party creatives when needed

Coordinate the overall media coordination and outreach, including the management of media database serving as the organizations media contact

Write homeowner, community, partner impact stories, most significant change stories, progress stories and manage publication and distribution

Manage the design and production of Habitat Vietnam merchandises/collaterals; procure samples and finished products

Monitor translations and transcriptions of Vietnamese to English language vice-versa of media coverage and other activities

Manage photo and video assets of Habitat Vietnam

Organize and participate in external networking and marketing communications events

Collaborate with Asia Pacific Communications team for regional campaigns and events

Work across the organization, building strong relationships with colleagues to stay informed of latest organizational and field developments

Conduct relevant administrative activities as required.

CRITICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum education & Technical competencies

Bachelors degree in related field

Minimum 3 years of experience of fundraising, marketing communications, communications, partnership and business development strongly preferred

Must have working knowledge of the local, national, regional and global trends

Must be familiar with regulations and needs concerning the INGO sector of Vietnam and able to apply with in-depth knowledge and skills in fundraising in consideration of this context.

2. Business competencies

Fluency in spoken and written English. Native language skills in Vietnamese. Excellent writing and public speaking as well as translation - presentation skills required.

Highly creative and resourceful, is self-leading, and able to coordinate multiple tasks

Self-motivated, result-driven, possesses a positive and proactive outlook, flexible and able to work independently and without close supervision and when under pressure, and an excellent team player

Able to work effectively in cross-cultural settings; can support, negotiate and cooperate with those of other cultures

Creative and outgoing with excellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude

Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Graphics design (InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, etc) and photography skills are a plus

Knowledge in Movie Makers and web programs are a plus

Proven experience using social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) to energize interactions and mobilized increased presence and following

3. Work style

Leading and Communicating

Collaborating and Partnering

Managing Quality Service

Flexible and creative in crisis management

Fully client- and service-oriented

Active support of HFHI Values

• Humility We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage We do whats right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability We take personal responsibility for Habitats mission

Safeguarding

HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanitys code of conduct.