Communication Coordinator with Skills Development Fund

BTDC-ID: 41958

Closing Date: 23-Oct-2026

Communication Coordinator

Office Address

8th Floor, BDC Building, OCIC Blvd, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contact Name

Skills Development Fund

Phone

023 901 583

Email

TO: talent.hr@sdfcambodia.org

Website

https://sdfcambodia.org/

Announcement Description

The Skills Development Fund (SDF) project has been piloted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) since March 2018 to test a new and innovative financing mechanism to promote demand-driven and sustainable skills development with the ultimate objectives of diversifying and increasing value addition of Cambodia's Economy as well as creating better and well-paid jobs for Cambodian citizens. As a result, the SDF has approved 275 training projects in priority sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, ICT, Electronics, Automotive, and Tourism amount 48.91 million USD worth of training grants for 92,426 trainees (33% female) under the cost-sharing and joint-training model between industry and training providers (public, private and NGO). Training outcomes include 4% dropout, 88% employment, 85% employers' satisfaction, the salary of graduate average of $246. This demand-driven model has strongly been welcomed by the market and development partners and has proven to be an effective and efficient model in transforming the training market into a demand-responsive and sustainable skills development.

With this success, the Royal Government of Cambodia has transformed this pilot project into a TRUST FUND under the name of Skills Development Fund (SDF) (Sub-Decree 97.RNK.BK dated May 18, 2023) with the Board of Directors comprised of the MEF, relevant line ministries and industry leaders. To date, the SDF has received funding from the Royal Government of Cambodia, and development partners such as the ADB and AFD. The mission of the SDF is to strengthen and expand the demand-driven training market to meet the needs of the economy and private sector as well as generate better and higher-value-added jobs for Cambodian citizens.

We are now looking for qualified Cambodian National candidates to fulfill the position below:

Communication Coordinator

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Workplace Circumstances

Environment: Office
Languages: English, Khmer
Location: Phnom Penh

Position Circumstances

Career Category: Communications, Media
Schedule:Full-time
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Summary

Division: Communication and Engagement Division (CED)

The Communication Coordinator supports the Communication Team Leader in delivering day-to-day communication activities, including content development, PR and media coordination, multimedia production, digital campaigns, and stakeholder engagement. The role helps ensure consistent, high-quality communication that strengthens SDF’s visibility and credibility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Content Development & Editorial Support:
Draft, edit, and finalize press releases, articles, speeches, social media content, and other communication materials.
Ensure consistent messaging, tone, and branding, and translate or adapt content between Khmer and English as required.
PR, Media & Digital Communication:
Monitor media coverage and digital engagement, and provide insights for improvement.
Support the implementation of PR campaigns and communication plans across traditional and digital media.
Prepare media materials and coordinate with journalists, media outlets, and partners.
Coordinate content across SDF’s social media and digital platforms.
Video Production & Multimedia Content:
Develop concepts, storylines, and scripts for videos, interviews, and multimedia content.
Coordinate filming and post-production to showcase SDF programmes, beneficiaries, and impact.
Support SDF’s podcast development and production by coordinating topics, guests, schedules, scripts, and recording arrangements.
Ensure podcast content aligns with SDF’s communication priorities.
Stakeholder Coordination & Representation:
Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and support engagement with external stakeholders, including partners and media.
Represent SDF at relevant meetings, workshops, and events when assigned by the Communication Team Leader or supervisor
Undertake other tasks as assigned by line supervisor in support of SDF objectives

Expected Profile of Candidates

Languages:

English - Fluent
Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field as a minimum

Work History:

Experience in communications, PR, content development, or journalism (preferably in government, development, international, or corporate settings) for 3 to 5 years

Skills & Knowledge:

General & Technical Skills

Professional proficiency in Khmer and English, including translation and editorial writing.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Knowledge of multimedia, digital media, and AI productivity tools.
Understanding of brand consistency and content strategy.

Soft Skills

Strong coordination and time management.
Effective stakeholder communication.
High attention to detail.
High ethical standards and professionalism.

Submission: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter via email provided in the contact details.
Email Subject Line: Applying to "[Position Name]_[Your First Name]"
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly encouraged.