Communications and Campaign Coordinator

About the role

Save the Children International (SCI) in Laos, together with the World Mosquito Program (WMP) and the Lao Ministry of Health, runs the Driving down Dengue in Laos project to reduce dengue transmission. The Communications and Campaign Coordinator delivers a mass communications campaign that builds public acceptance for releasing Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes, working with the Ministry of Health, provincial and district health offices in Vientiane Capital, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet and Champasack. The role is based in Vientiane Capital, is fixed term (1 year, with possible extension) and requires working outside normal hours during major emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run a multi-channel communications and community engagement strategy aligned with project objectives and the country office's advocacy, campaign and communications priorities.
• Lead public perception, community mobilisation and behavioural change through strategic communication and advocacy.
• Work with the internal team to create press releases, success stories, case studies and social media content, reviewed and approved before use.
• Ensure activities respect gender equality, disability and social inclusion, including an inclusive strategy, monitoring and GEDSI-disaggregated data.
• Run awareness campaigns on climate change and dengue with schools, following Do No Harm and safeguarding protocols.
• Build relationships with local leaders, government, civil society and NGOs, and recruit, manage and oversee internal and external contractors.
• Provide market research, lead media, social media, face-to-face outreach and outdoor advertising, and set up a Community Advisory Group and Feedback and Report Mechanism.
• Support project surveys, give capacity-building guidance to partners working with communities, and regularly report on campaign performance.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in communications, or extensive experience in communications (postgraduate desirable).
• At least 3-5 years in communications, campaign management and strategic planning, including large-scale campaigns and team/resource management.
• Experience with government agencies and diverse stakeholders, and with community engagement projects, social research and advisory groups.
• Knowledge of project management, including goal setting, audience identification, task planning, tracking and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience in not-for-profit, public health communication, community engagement or science outreach, and leading teams in multi-disciplinary projects.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft, Adobe, Canva and Google Suite.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder liaison skills.

Candidates apply with a cover letter and CV as one document, including referee contacts, salary expectations and a copy of their ID; a criminal record check is required later.