MSD RECRUITS COMMUNICATION INTERN FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM (CYCI)

Job title: Communication Intern for the Children and Youth Program 

Expected time to start: November 2025 or sooner if possible. 

Venue: MSD Hanoi office

A. BACKGROUND 

Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) is a Vietnamese Non-governmental Organization established on March 05, 2008. From 2021, MSD officially becomes United Way Vietnam – a member of United Way Worldwide – the largest global network of non-profit organizations. 

• Vision: We envision a world of justice and equality, where all individuals and their families can achieve their human potential through good education, financial stability, and healthy lives. 

• Mission: MSD – United Way Vietnam is taking efforts to improve sustainable lives by mobilizing the caring power to the united partnership of an ecosystem for sustainable development. 

Core values and principles: 

• Live United 

• Equitable Partnership 

• Inclusion and people empowerment 

• Good governance, transparency and accountability 

• Innovation and Inspiration 

Slogan: Live United – Creating trends, leading changes 

Approach: 

• Mobilization: Mobilizing caring power, investment, and good practice for social impact. 

• Solution: Providing one-stop, comprehensive and effective solution services to improve sustainable lives in (1) Education for Development; (2) Income Mobility; and (3) Environmental Health. 

• Development: Advocating for enabling environment /ecosystem for sustainable development. 

The Projects in the Children and Youth (CandY) Program include, but not are not limited to: 

• Digital Safety 2025: Series of Roadshows and online campaign to raise awareness and knowledge on internet safety, SNET toolkit, preventing online scam, online “kidnapping” and becoming kindly digital citizen. 
• AI For Good Vietnam: A competition for school students (aged 6 to 18), designed to encourage young people to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to address and transform complex global challenges. 
• Happy School: Since 2022, MSD United Way Vietnam has been promoting the Happy School model in disadvantaged areas across Vietnam through: Supporting school facilities and equipment to ensure quality education for students; Providing scholarships to help underprivileged students access education; Encouraging innovative and creative educational reform initiatives. 
• STEMherVN: promotes equal access to education and career opportunities for women and girls in STEM fields. The project aims to enable students from disadvantaged areas to explore STEM activities at school, encouraging teachers to integrate STEM into the curriculum to support students’ holistic development. 

B. ASSIGNMENT REQUESTS

1. Assignment purpose: The CYCI will support his/her direct supervisor and the team to manage and execute MSD’ program/project activities. 

2. Working location: mainly in Hanoi and work trips in several provinces.

3. Job assigned manager and technical supporter: direct report to and be supported/coached by the Program Officers.

4. Supervision: Volunteers. 

5. Main responsibilities:

In 2025, your diverse responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following areas:  

Content Creation (Copywriting & Design) 

• Write and edit communication content for MSD’s channels: campaigns, events, podcasts, contests, and project updates.  
• Design communication materials (social media posts, infographics, presentations, banners) that align with MSD’s branding.  
• Ensure all outputs follow MSD’s visual identity and quality assurance standards.  

Campaign Development & Creative Ideation 

• Support the ideation and development of communication strategies for Children and Youth projects such as Digital Safety, AI for Goods, STEMHerVN, Happy School, MSD’s humanitarian assistance, etc.  

• Assist in building and maintaining content calendars, communication briefs, and messaging toolkits.  

• Recommend innovative, youth-friendly ideas to enhance audience engagement and visibility.  

Online Course & E-learning Content 

• Support the recording and production of training modules, knowledge-sharing videos, and capacity-building sessions.  

• Assist with editing and formatting content for MSD’s learning management systems (LMS).  

Website & Digital Content Management 

• Update MSD’s websites with relevant project information, news, publications, and visual assets.  

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure updates are accurate, user-friendly, and brand-compliant.  

• Optimize visuals and page layout to improve content experience and accessibility.  

Newsletter & Communication Analytics 

• Assist in developing newsletters, including drafting, layout, and distribution.  

• Monitor digital communication metrics (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, and traffic, to support reporting and optimization.  

• Contribute to donor reports by highlighting communication efforts and visibility milestones.  

Event & Media Support 

• Provide communication support for MSD-hosted events, including banners, media kits, and visual documentation.  

• Support in drafting press releases and media advisories in both English and Vietnamese.  

• Support in liaising with media outlets and journalists for press outreach, ensuring timely and accurate coverage.  

• Support in maintaining a list of media contacts and track media mentions of MSD.  

Internal Documentation & Asset Management 

• Maintain organized records of communication drafts, visual assets, publications, and distribution logs.  

• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing by documenting lessons learned and best practices from communication activities. 

6. Work plan: Workplan of MSD strategy 

7. Benefits: 

• Working in the professional, healthy, and dynamic environment of MSD;  

• Learning opportunities with other MSD managers, leaders, and experts;  

• National and international learning or workshop participation opportunities in related topics;  

• Monthly allowance for the full-time position following MSD cost norm; a certificate of completion after the committed period of 6 months.

C. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Communications, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Management, Social Work, or other related fields.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.  

• Confident in presenting ideas, creating engaging content, and storytelling across different formats.  

• Strategic thinking ability, with an interest in social impact, sustainability, or inclusive development.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with Canva, design tools, or basic video editing is a plus.  

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and stay organized across multiple tasks.  

• A good team player with strong interpersonal skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.  

• Willing and able to commit at least 6 months to the internship.

 D. RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

The recruitment process includes 3 rounds:  

• Round 1: CV and Cover Letter Screening  

• Round 2: Short Written Test for Selected Candidates from Round 1  

• Round 3: In-person Interview at MSD Hanoi Office for Selected Candidates  

Interested candidates can send questions or application (CV and Cover Letter) to the email address: candy.manager@msdvietnam.org with the subject of: CYCI 2025_Name of the Applicant (e.g: CYCI 2025_Trang Pham) as soon as possible before 23.59, 26/10/2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  

We will give priority to early application and will finish the recruitment when finding a suitable candidate.