The Role

We are currently looking for a Communications Officer based in Vientiane Capital.

Role Purpose

Save the Children in Laos, with the support from UNICEF and in close coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH) Lao PDR, is implementing a multi-year Wasting Prevention and Treatment Programme to improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes, particularly among vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations across 11 high-burden provinces. The Communications Officer will support the implementation of advocacy, communication, visibility, documentation, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement activities for this programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication and Visibility Support: Support the development and implementation of project communication plans and visibility activities. Ensure materials comply with UNICEF and Save the Children branding standards.
• Documentation and Content Development: Collect information, photographs, interviews, and success stories. Develop content including newsletters, case studies, factsheets, and presentations.
• Digital Communication and Media Support: Prepare content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms. Support media coverage and produce multimedia materials.
• Coordination and Reporting Support: Work closely with communications, programme, MEAL, supply chain, and technical teams to gather accurate information and support communications tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, or a relevant field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in communications, media, public relations, content development, or visibility support within NGOs, development programmes, or donor-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing communication and visibility materials (success stories, newsletters, case studies).
• Proven ability to collect and document programme information through interviews, photography, videography, and field visits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Lao.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and graphic design applications (Adobe Creative Suite or Canva).

Contract Length

Fixed term (1 year with the possibility of extension)