![]()
JOB DESCRIPTION
| Job title | Communication Intern | Office | Vientiane, Laos |
| Type of employment | 3-6 months
|
Department | Communication |
| Reports to | Business Development & Evidence Manager | Functional reports to | Finance Admin HR Manager |
| Career Band | Internship | Grade | Short-term contract |
|
Background |
For more than 40 years, Action Education has worked for access to quality education in Africa, Latin America-Caribbean/Haiti, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. We run 91 projects in 20 countries, including France, for over 1.5 million people. AE Laos, which started its program in 2006, has been implementing several education projects.
Our Vision: Education is a fundamental right. Action Education defends the right to quality education for all and works to ensure that this right is respected in all the countries where it operates. Free, inclusive, and quality education is a fundamental, compulsory, and non-negotiable right for all children and adults worldwide.
|
||
| Position Overview | The Communication Intern will support the Communication & Advocacy Officer based in the Vientiane Office with occasional field travel; this role provides practical communication strategies and advocacy experience within an international NGO. | ||
| Core Accountabilities | |||
| Principle duties and responsibilities
Communication
o Values and Behavior Promotes organizational culture, growth, performance, and image. Actively supports diversity, inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Demonstrates action education values: freedom, respect, solidarity, equity, and integrity. Adheres to Child Protection Policy. o Team Contribution
Values and Behavior
|
|||
| Criteria | |||
| Qualification
|
· Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, statistics, development studies, education, public policy, or a related field.
|
||
| Experiences and Skills |
|
||
| Core Competencies
|
Possess intermediate level in the following core competency:
● Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports, and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; and adapts to the team and fits in well. ● Drive for Results: Sets high standards for quality of work in the project work plan; monitors and maintains quality of work; works in a systematic, methodical, and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. ● Child Projection: Perform the highest standard to ensure child safeguarding in accordance with our Child Projection Policy. |
||
| Others | · An energetic self-starter with resilience, able to perform in a fast-paced environment, with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Work arrangement: Daily office attendance is not required. The intern works in the office 3 days per week, and Action Education offers flexible timing for office days, agreed with the supervisor.
Application Process Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and updated CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications to chindavanh.vongvilay@action-education.org. CC tongphathai.keobouapha@action-education.org Please indicate “Communication Internship” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Deadline for Application: 25 Oct 2025 Action Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
|
||
