Communications Intern

SNV is a global development partner, rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

In Vietnam, SNV has been active since 1995, collaborating with communities, government agencies, and businesses across more than 50 provinces, including some of the country’s most remote and underserved areas. The Vietnam team comprises over 40 national and international staff dedicated to three main sectors: Agri-Food, Energy, and Water. These efforts are guided by cross-cutting themes such as Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, and Strong Institutions and Effective Governance.

By integrating these interconnected areas and continuously adapting our approach, SNV aims to expand its reach and support more individuals in Vietnam and beyond to lift themselves out of poverty sustainably.

The “Shifting Investment Flows Towards Green Transformation” (SHIFT) project, funded by IKI, is a joint project that aims to support the deployment of green and climate-friendly technologies and practices in Viet Nam by enhancing capacities of relevant public and private stakeholders in the areas of green finance and energy transition. The outcome of the project will be green policy and investment frameworks enhancing climate action in Vietnam, especially in the energy sector. It addresses both supply and demand aspects of green investment.

SNV’s work package under SHIFT involves the establishment and management of a “Green Innovation Grants Initiative” (GIGI or the Initiative) to support the deployment and scaling of innovative renewable energy / energy efficiency / clean energy solutions by SMEs. The Initiative provides catalytic grants to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) deploying and scaling innovative clean energy and climate innovations, with the objective of de-risking early-stage innovation and enabling solutions to reach commercial scale. In addition to financial support, the Initiative seeks to raise awareness of promising clean energy solutions and support their broader adoption and replication within the Vietnamese market.

 As part of this work package, SNV is seeking a National Communications Intern to support the implementation of communications activities under the SHIFT project. The intern will assist the team in enhancing project visibility during the implementation phase and contribute to identifying and communicating new energy-related initiatives and funding opportunities, under the guidance of the Communications Officer.

 

The Communications Intern will work closely with the Communications Officer to support the Energy Sector team—particularly the SHIFT project team—in enhancing project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and outreach effectiveness. In addition, the intern will provide communications support for SNV Vietnam’s broader organisation initiatives, contributing approximately 20% of their time to activities such as content creation for internal and external channels, event communications, and general branding support.

By creating high-quality content, maintaining consistent branding, and leveraging communication channels, the intern will help amplify project impacts, support organisational visibility, and promote sustainable energy practices in Vietnam.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Content creation & visuals

• Assist in drafting communication content for SHIFT and SNV Vietnam (e.g., social media posts, articles, blogs, visual assets).    
• Support visual design (infographics, presentation slides, simple layouts) and help manage the media library.

Event & campaign support

• Assist in preparing communication materials for events, including banners, flyers, and handouts.
• Provide on-site or remote communication support during selected events and activities.

Digital & social media

• Help schedule, publish, and monitor content on SHIFT project and SNV Vietnam social media channels.
• Support basic website updates and simple reporting on digital engagement.

Stakeholder communication

• Support the drafting of newsletters, partner updates, and other stakeholder materials.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date contact lists and communication logs.

Coordination & admin tasks

• Assist in liaising with designers, printers, and service providers for communication outputs.
• Provide general support for team logistics, file organisation, and other tasks as needed.

 

Education: Enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or related fields.

Skills:

• Strong writing and editing skills in both English and Vietnamese.
• Proficiency in using design and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media management tools.

Experience: Prior experience in communication roles (e.g., internships, freelance, or volunteer work) is preferred but not required.

Others: Ability to work independently and in a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Passion for sustainable development, climate, and energy is a plus.

 

Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam

Reports to: Communications Officer

Duration: 6 months full-time, from March 2026 – September 2026

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

Travel: Travel within Vietnam is expected

 

Working at SNV:

 

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

 

How to Apply:

 

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before 5.00pm on 26 February 2026.

 

SNV reserves the right to close the vacancy before the indicated deadline if the appropriate candidate is identified.

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