Key Expert 1 – Team Leader (EU-SCPD)
Opportunity (EU funded project): Key Expert 1 – Team Leader
Project: EU Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy (EU-SCPD)
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration: 2024–2026
Organisation: TAJ Vietnam Joint Stock Company
Application deadline: 31 May 2025
About the project
The Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy (EU-SCPD) project aims to position the EU as a strategic and reliable partner of Viet Nam among key target audiences and partners. The EU-SCPD activities and outreach are strategically used to support achieving EU policy priorities in Vietnam.
We are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Key Expert – Team Leader to lead the delivery of this high-impact initiative. You will work at the heart of the EU’s communication efforts in Vietnam, overseeing an expert team, ensuring effective project implementation, and maintaining close collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities
As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and successful implementation of all project components, including:
- Leading the expert team to ensure timely, high-quality, and result-oriented delivery of all project activities;
- Managing the development of communication concepts and campaign proposals for EU approval;
- Overseeing reporting cycles: inception, interim, progress, and final reports;
- Coordinating with subcontractors, implementing partners, and external stakeholders;
- Serving as the main focal point for communication with the EU Delegation, including weekly briefings and presentations when required;
- Supervising production of communication materials (including audiovisual content) and ensuring all outputs meet project standards;
- Monitoring progress, defining KPIs and impact indicators, and contributing to the project’s M&E framework;
- Delegating tasks effectively within the team to optimize performance and workflow
Who we are looking for?
Qualifications and skills
- Master’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, media, journalism, international relations, political science, or psychology;
- OR a bachelor’s degree in the above disciplines with at least five (5) additional years of relevant professional experience;
- Full working proficiency in English (minimum C1 level – written and spoken).
General professional experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in:
- Managing communication/marketing-related contracts
- Coordinating public relations and outreach campaigns
- Leading teams of communication professionals
Specific professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in:
- Developing communication strategies or dissemination plans
- Leading the production of at least three (3) audiovisual/creative media products
- Working in the field of communication or public diplomacy in Vietnam
- Monitoring and reporting campaign effectiveness
Preferred profile
- International expert with previous experience working on EU-funded projects, or with international organisations/NGOs
- Candidates already holding a valid work permit in Vietnam are strongly preferred
Working conditions
- Full-time position based in Hanoi (Monday–Friday)
- Office location: 3rd Floor, N02-T1 Building, Diplomatic Complex, Do Nhuan Street, Xuan Tao Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi
What we offer?
- Highly competitive salary in line with international standards
- Lunch provided at the office
- Accommodation near the office and phone allowance provided
- Social and health insurance according to Vietnamese law
- A friendly, collaborative, and creative work environment with a young and energetic team in the communications field
- The opportunity to work closely with the EU Delegation and contribute to one of the EU’s most visible and strategic projects in Southeast Asia
How to apply?
Interested candidates are invited to send their updated resume (using the template provided HERE) to tranngan@taj.vn no later than 31 May 2025.
Please include “EU-SCPD Key Expert 1 – Application” in the email subject.
Contact
EU Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy Project
TAJ Vietnam Joint Stock Company
3rd Floor, N02-T1 Building, Diplomatic Complex, Do Nhuan Street, Xuan Tao Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi
Email: tranngan@taj.vn