World Vision International is an international Christian Humanitarian Organization working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation and seek justice. We are global community with a purpose – to bring about positive change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. People are inspired to work for us because they want to contribute to making a difference. We are part of an international team, using our talent, determination and influence to invest in a better tomorrow.

 

Are you ready to be a change maker?

Our Cambodia Office is seeking for one (01) Cambodian candidateto fill in the position below:

Position: Senior Public Engagement Specialist

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Salary Range: 970 USD-1,455 USD

 

I. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Senior Public Engagement Officer plays a critical role in developing, managing, producing and writing high quality, compelling contents to position World Vision Cambodia as a premiere child-focused development agency to the public, donors, media and other identified key stakeholders in the country and internationally.

The role holder will build on World Vision’s strong and trusted reputation in Cambodia, based on evidence from field programming and experience. The Senior Public Engagement Officer will also amplify WVI-C’s advocacy and Local fundraising campaigns through strategic digital and media engagement plans.

The Senior Public Engagement Officer also performs a crucial role in mitigating reputational risks by working proactively with the in-country and regional risk management and communications teams. The Senior Public Engagement Officer will also provide-s direct and proactive support to humanitarian affairs and emergency responses.

 

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop national media engagement plan to position World Vision as the child leading organisation in Cambodia by developing written contents, media engagement materials
• Provide quality assurance of all products that will be distributed and posted on website by proofreading and alignment with global guidelines
• With an in-depth knowledge of Community Development and strong critical thinking, proactively manage the development of an annual portfolio of publication and collaterals that build public engagement, awareness and trust in World Vision Cambodia
• Coordinating and aligning where possible, WVI-C internal & external communications to align and improve the cut through, clarity and understanding of WVI-C’s identify and key messages
• Manage Disaster Communications such as mitigate organisation risk through effective risk communications preparedness, prepare media statement,FAQS, key messages
• Take a lead on any emergency / HEA events, advising on communications and content
• Lead capacity building to staff on spokeperson training and key message delivery

 

III. REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Journalism, Humanities, International Relations, Development Studies, Communications or its equivalent, a post graduate qualification is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (Khmer and English)
• Think strategically on behalf of the organisation and with an understanding of World Visions ministry, ways of working and functional roles. And know how to say and what to say on behalf of the organisation
• A demonstrated commitment to serving others and alignment to WV values
• Understanding of policy analysis and engagement processes and be able to sharpen organisation’s key messages
• Influencing skill is key to media engagement work
• Ability to develop and manage a multi-disciplinary portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and achieve outcomes.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in working with media and in public relations, advocacy and campaigns
• Advanced level of computer proficiency and familiarity with design software and technologies such as photoshop
• Experience in managing internal intranet sites is Preferred

 

GO GREEN! SAVE THE TREES!

All applications should be sent in soft copy (word document or PDF)

 

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified womenand disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.

 

WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.