Save the Children International (SCI) together with World Mosquito Program (WMP) and the Department of Communicable Disease Control of the Ministry of Health (DCDC, MOH) implemented the Driving down Dengue in Laos (DDDiL) project, with an overall goal of contributing to the reduction of dengue transmission in Laos. SCI will work with the Ministry of Health, provincial health departments and district health offices in the target locations in Vientiane Capital, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet and Champasack to support releases of Wolbachia-carrying Ae. aegypti.

The Communications and Campaign Coordinator applies high-level marketing, communications and community engagement expertise to deliver a mass communications campaign that achieves public acceptance for the release of Wolbachia mosquitoes in project areas. This includes adapting and implementing the campaign strategy to get community support for participating in community mosquito release by meeting specific engagement and branding outcomes, through management of an internal team and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the implementation of a multi-channel communications and Community Engagement (C&E) strategy tailored to the local context, aligned with project objectives, and consistent with the Country Office’s Advocacy, Campaign and Communications Strategy and priorities.
• Lead in shaping public perception, mobilizing communities, and driving meaningful behavioral and social change through strategic communication and advocacy efforts/campaigns.
• Develop and work with the internal communication team to create content (press release, success stories, case studies, social media post) that effectively communicates the project’s progress and achievement.
• Ensure that all communications materials are reviewed and approved by project manager and the Country Office communications team and relevant government counterparts prior to dissemination.
• Ensure the communication and community engagement (C&E) activities are sensitive to gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI).
• Ensure the C&E strategy includes awareness campaigns promoting the impacts of climate change and dengue by engaging with school communities through events.
• Ensure communication activities follow Do No Harm principles and protect the dignity, privacy, and safety of beneficiaries, particularly children.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including local leaders, government, civil society organizations, and not-for-profit organisations.
• Recruit, manage and provide technical oversight to internal team and external contractors to deliver a high standard of inclusive communication outputs.
• Provide market research and analysis to inform campaign design, identify risks, and opportunities.
• Lead a range of marketing and communications initiatives as part of the campaign, including media and social media, face-to-face outreach and outdoor advertising.
• Establish and manage a Community Advisory Group (CAG) and/or other working groups for the project.
• Establish and manage the Feedback and Report Mechanism (FRM) and the Incident Management System (IMS) for the project.
• Provide guidance and capacity building support to project teams and external partners interacting with communities.
• Regularly monitor, measure and report on campaign performance against goals and key indicators.
• Support the project team for the preparation and implementation of project surveys.

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate qualifications in communications; or extensive experience and management expertise within the communications field (postgraduate is desirable).
• At least 3–5 years of experience in communications, campaign management, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong experience in community engagement and participation, including social research and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of project management, including setting goals, identifying audiences, planning tasks/resources, and budgeting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in not-for-profit organisations, public health communication, community engagement, or science outreach.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or working within large, multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high proficiency in English.
• Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft, Adobe, Canva, and Google Suite.