National staff in Public Relations (PR)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is one of the largest bilateral donor agencies in the world and is in charge of implementing Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) programs. JICA is carrying out a wide array of programs in the field of economic development, health, rural development, environment, governance, among others, for the purpose of supporting social and economic development of Vietnam.

JICA Vietnam Office is now seeking a National staff in Public Relations (PR) team as follows:

1. Scope of Work

The selected candidate will conduct PR and other activities with guidance and support from superiors in case of complex and advanced assignments. The tasks include:

1.1 Content Development and Communication

• Review, edit, and translate PR materials(e.g, press releases, articles, interviews, and social media content such as Facebook posts, Youtube content).
• Prepare communication materials in Japanese, English and Vietnamese.

1.2 Event Coordination and Administration

• Organize and implement JICA events, including logistical arrangements and procurement procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of PR events and activities.

1.3 Executive Secretarial Support

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Representative and other staff (as necessary) of JICA Vietnam .
• Manage  scheduling, meeting coordination, business trip coordination and document preparation for the Chief Representative and other staff (as necessary) of JICA Vietnam .

1.4 Other Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Representative.

2. Qualifications and Requirements

2.1 Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

2.2 Language Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese:
  • English: Equivalent to TOEIC score of 750 or above
  • Japanese: Minimum JLPT N2 level (N1 preferred)

2.3 Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in an office environment.
• Experience in PR, communications, or international organizations is highly desirable.

2.4 Competencies and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, responsive, and able to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

3. Expected Attributes

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a development working environment.

4. Estimated salary

-        800 – 1,100USD/month (determined based on the experience and qualifications)

5. Contract type and Contract term

(1)   Contract type: Selected candidate will work for JICA Hanoi Office with above TOR under labour contract.

(2)   Contract term: The work start date is expected to be in late of July 2026. JICA offers the position as definite term contract of one to three years, depending on intent and  performance. Furthermore, if performance is satisfactory, the contract is expected to be renewed up to a maximum of 36 months as permitted under Vietnamese Labour law.