About The Role

The role

We are currently lo oking for 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 different 11 high-burden provinces. The programme focuses on strengthening community and facility-based nutrition services, improving maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) practices, expanding access to quality preventive and curative services, and reinforcing health system leadership, coordination, and accountability mechanisms.

Save the Children International (SCI), as an implementing partner of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), works in close collaboration with national, provincial, and district health authorities to strengthen the capacity of health workers and Village Health Volunteers (VHVs), improve service delivery platforms (including Integrated Management of acute Malnutrition(IMAM), Growth Monitoring and Promotion( GMP), outreach services), and promote evidence-based, community-driven nutrition practices for six provinces in Lao PDR. The programme also supports strengthening DHIS2-based data systems and piloting innovative, food-based approaches for managing malnutrition.

The Communications Officer will support the implementation of advocacy, communication, visibility, documentation, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement activities for the UNICEF-funded Wasting Prevention and Treatment Programme. The position will help ensure that programme achievements, lessons learned, and community-level impact are effectively documented and communicated to government partners, UNICEF, communities, and other stakeholders.

The role will work directly with Senior Communications Coordinator and Head of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communication and Media from Program Development and Quality (PDQ) Department, and in close coordination with programme, technical, MEAL, supply chain, and operations teams to translate nutrition and health-related information into accessible and engaging communication contents and products while ensuring compliance with UNICEF visibility requirements and Save the Children communication standards.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be requested to provide communications and visibility support beyond their regular responsibilities and, where necessary, work flexible hours to meet programme and organizational needs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensure they fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures.
Conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.

Key responsibilities

Communication and Visibility Support

Support the development and implementation of project communication plan and visibility activities for the Nutrition Programme to promote program achievements, lessons learned, and impact among donors, government stakeholders, partners and communities.
Ensure communication materials comply with UNICEF and Save the Children branding and visibility standard.
Support preparation of visibility materials for workshops, meetings, campaigns, and field activities.
Support the preparation and rollout of communications and visibility campaigns.

Documentation and Content Development

Collect information, photographs, interviews, and success stories from programme implementation areas.
Support and take initiative in the development of contents and products, including success stories, newsletters, case studies, factsheets, briefing materials, event summaries, and presentations.
Support the development of communication materials that translate technical nutrition information into simple and accessible messages.
Maintain an organized archive of communication materials, photos, videos, and publications to SCI’s sharepoint and Contenthub.

Digital Communication and Media Support

Prepare content for social media, websites, and other digital platforms.
Support media coverage and documentation of programme activities and events.
Support and take initiative in producing communication materials such as graphics, photos, and short videos.

Coordination and Reporting Support

Work closely with communications, programme, MEAL, supply chain, and technical teams to gather accurate information and support communications tasks.
Support communication inputs for donor reports, presentations, and programme updates when required.
Assist in organizing, photographing, and videographing the workshops, field visits, learning events, and stakeholder meetings when required.
Support dissemination of programme achievements, lessons learned, and best practices.
Support the planning and organization of events, workshops, exhibitions, project showcases, donor visits, and field visits, ensuring appropriate branding, documentation, media coverage, and stakeholder engagement.

Other Assigned Duties

Participate in other Save the Children or project activities when assigned.
Significant travel to project sites may be required.
Out-of-hours work (including evenings, weekends and public holidays) may occasionally be required during peak communication periods or major events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development studies or relevant field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

At least 1-2 years of experience in communications, media, public relations, content development, or visibility support within NGOs, development programmes, humanitarian organizations, or donor-funded projects.
Demonstrated experience developing communication and visibility materials, including success stories, newsletters, case studies, presentations, reports, social media content, and event summaries.
Proven ability to collect and document programme information through interviews, photography, videography, field visits, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience translating technical or programmatic information into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly communication products.
Strong creativity, writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce high-quality content for both digital and print platforms.
Experience supporting communication and visibility requirements of donor-funded programmes and ensuring compliance with donor branding and visibility guidelines.
Proficiency in photography, basic video production and graphic design for multi-media communication and advocacy purposes.
Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with programme, technical, MEAL, supply chain, government, and partner stakeholders.
Knowledge and understanding of ethical communication practices, including informed consent, safeguarding principles, data protection, and respectful representation of children and vulnerable communities.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Lao.
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, social media management tools, and graphic design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel to project implementation areas and support activities outside regular working hours when required.

Desirable

Experience working on nutrition, health, child rights, education, or community development programmes.
Experience working in and supporting NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies projects are preferrable
Skills in video editing, photography editing, and multimedia content production.
Experience coordinating media visits, press coverage and public awareness campaigns.

Contract length: Fixed term (1 year with the possibility of extension)

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Interested candidates please submit a full application using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document including contact details of three professional referees (current and last line managers and HR department). Please also include details of your salary expectations and a copy of your ID card. Please note that we will require a copy of your Criminal Records ( ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ ) later.

Save the Children International is a child-rights based organization. Safe recruitment is central to the safeguarding of children and young people that we come into contact with, and support through our programmes.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the children is an equal opportunities employer, qualified females, persons with disability and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.