Communication Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Resources & Environment, Media
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Project Title: Building resilient livelihoods through nature-based solutions in the Tonle Sap Basin and Siem Reap/Phnom Kulen landscape
Post Level: Specialist
Contract Type: Contractual Service
Duty Station: GDPS, Ministry of Environment
Expected Place of Travel: Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: 12 months with possible extension.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with GEF guidelines and the project's Knowledge Management and Stakeholder Engagement Plans.
- Coordinate communication across all project outputs, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs.
- Organize and support stakeholder engagement processes.
- Facilitate transparent and inclusive communication with all stakeholder groups, including government agencies, community members, the private sector, NGOs, and academia.
- Support training and capacity-building initiatives for government personnel and community members, including collaborating with technical leads to design and disseminate training materials.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project and media outlets.
- Facilitate effective internal communication among project partners, government ministries, and implementing entities.
- Perform other duties as required by the National Project Manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Communications, , Public Relations, Development Communication, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is preferred
Work History:
- Communications, public relations, media relations, knowledge management, or stakeholder engagement for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience working with development projects funded by UN agencies, GEF, GCF, bilateral donors, DPs, INGOs, or government programmes particularly with MoE is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing communication and visibility strategies.
- Proven ability to develop and implement a Communication and Visibility Strategy aligned with the requirements and guidelines of the Ministry of Environment (MoE), UNDP, DPs and the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- Demonstrated experience in translating complex technical interventions related to climate change adaptation, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, and integrated crop systems into clear, compelling, and audience-friendly narratives, reports, and communication products.
- Experience producing communication and outreach materials including: Success stories; Case studies; Newsletters; Press releases; Brochures and fact sheets; Social media content and Videos and photo stories.
- Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and digital communication campaigns.
- Experience organizing workshops, public awareness campaigns, media events, field visits, and stakeholder consultations.
- Demonstrated experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and multimedia content development.
- Experience documenting lessons learned, best practices, and project impacts.
- Ensure compliance with branding and visibility requirements of the Ministry of Environment (MoE), DPs, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and relevant government guidelines.
- Ability to translate technical information into user-friendly communication products.
- Knowledge of communication and visibility requirements of UNDP, GEF, and development partners.
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, or equivalent.
- Experience with website content management systems and social media management tools.
- Experience in photo and video editing software is desirable.
- Excellent command of Khmer (written and spoken).
- Fluency in English (written and spoken), including the ability to prepare high-quality reports, communication products, and donor visibility materials.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
- Strong organizational and event management skills.
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and storytelling skills.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Research / Development, Community Development, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Post Level: Specialist
Contract Type: Contractual Service
Duty Station: GDPS, Ministry of Environment
Expected Place of Travel: Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework and System at project inception.
- Develop project-specific M&E tools as required.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Contribute to the integration of M&E considerations into project activities, including the development of:
- Monitoring and response mechanisms for communication and awareness-raising programmes;
- Guidelines for monitoring agroforestry practices;
- Monitoring components for performance-based incentive schemes;
- Monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with market development incentives;
- Monitoring components for a gender-responsive communication strategy and action plan.
- Ensure that the project's M&E system meets the requirements of the Government, the UNDP Country Office, and UNDP-GEF.
- Monitor project progress and contribute to the preparation of progress reports, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and quality standards, including inputs to the annual Project Implementation Reports (PIRs).
- Oversee and ensure the implementation of the project's M&E Plan, including periodic reviews of the project's Theory of Change and Results Framework in relation to actual and potential project progress and results.
- Oversee and provide guidance on the design of surveys and assessments commissioned to monitor and evaluate project results.
- Facilitate the project's Mid-Term Review (MTR) and Terminal Evaluation (TE), including the preparation of management responses.
- Facilitate annual project reviews and produce analytical reports based on review findings, including lessons learned and other knowledge management products.
- Support project site monitoring, evaluation, and learning missions.
- Conduct field visits to project sites as required to assess project progress on the ground and validate reported results.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Development Studies, , Environmental Science, Natural resource management Agricultural Science, Research Methodology, or a related field as a minimum
Work History:
- Monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, project management, or development programming, with proven experience in developing logical frameworks (logframes), theories of change, and data collection systems for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks and performance measurement systems.
- Experience working with the Ministry of Environment (MoE), government agencies, and donor-funded projects (e.g., UNDP, GCF, GEF, Adaptation Fund, LDCF, ADB, USAID, EU, and the World Bank) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in developing M&E frameworks, indicators, baseline assessments, data management systems, and reporting mechanisms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical software applications.
- Ability to undertake field monitoring missions and effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders at national and subnational levels.
- Experience in supporting the development of resilient communities through scalable nature-based solutions, resource mobilization, and climate-resilient livelihood initiatives, including agroforestry, ecotourism, market development, and business plan development.
- Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and a strong ability to work effectively in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.
- Experience working on projects related to watershed management, ecosystem conservation, biodiversity, irrigation systems, and flood and drought risk reduction.
- Experience in knowledge management, research, learning, and innovation.
- Strong knowledge and competencies in Results-Based Management (RBM), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methodologies, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, indicator development and tracking, and baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations.
- Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, verification, and validation processes.
- Proficiency in statistical and data analysis software, including Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, or similar applications.
- Experience with database management and information management systems.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Experience in preparing progress reports, donor reports, evaluation reports, and knowledge management products.
- Experience in facilitating training, coaching, and capacity-building activities related to M&E systems, tools, and methodologies.
- Excellent command of Khmer, both written and spoken, and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Soft Skills
- Excellent report-writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, donors, academic institutions, and local communities.
Gender and Safeguard Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advocacy, Community Development, Research / Development, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Post Level: Specialist
Contract Type: Contractual Service
Duty Station: GDPS, Ministry of Environment
Expected Place of Travel: Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), and the development of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
- Assist the Project Coordinator in monitoring project progress and contribute to the preparation of progress reports, ensuring compliance with gender and environmental and social safeguard reporting requirements and standards.
- Oversee and guide the design of surveys, assessments, and assignments to ensure compliance with UNDP Gender Equality and Environmental and Social Safeguards (SES) requirements and that gender and minority group concerns, including those of Indigenous Peoples, are adequately addressed.
- Assist the Project Coordinator in ensuring that project implementation, including the Gender Action Plan, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework, and Environmental and Social Management Framework, complies with UNDP Gender Equality and Environmental and Social Safeguards requirements and adheres to the UNDP SES Policy.
- Ensure that social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently in accordance with the project's Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).
- Review the Social and Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP) annually and update the corresponding risk log and mitigation/management plans as necessary.
- Ensure full disclosure and effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee, develop, and coordinate the implementation of all gender-related activities.
- Work closely with the Project Coordinator to ensure that project reporting, monitoring, and evaluation adequately address gender and environmental and social safeguard issues.
- Ensure that gender-sensitization modules are incorporated into all project-supported training activities and support the development of these modules.
- Verify that project training materials and activities are aligned with local family realities, promote positive attitudes toward women's roles and participation in income-generating activities and household financial management, and respect communities' ethnic diversity, women's time availability, and cultural practices.
- Ensure that all guidelines, standards, and incentives revised and/or developed under the project incorporate gender considerations.
- Ensure the meaningful participation of women in all project-related activities.
- Support the collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated and gender-specific data.
- Ensure that the project supports women's groups interested in livelihood development initiatives.
- Serve as a resource person for the project's mid-term review and terminal evaluation.
- Contribute to annual project reviews and prepare analytical reports, lessons learned, and other knowledge management products.
- Prepare relevant document to support project site visits and learning missions.
- Conduct field visits as required to assess project progress on the ground and validate reported results.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Project Manager. .
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
- Khmer - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Phd is preferred
- Master's Degree in one of the following fields: Gender Studies / Gender and Development; Social Sciences (sociology, development studies); Environmental Management / Natural Resource Management; Climate Change and Environmental Policy.
Work History:
- Gender equality, gender mainstreaming, or GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion); Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) implementation; Social impact assessment and community development in rural areas for 5 years as a minimum
- Development projects, preferably in: Nature-based Solutions (NbS); Forestry, biodiversity conservation, watershed, or landscape management; Climate change adaptation and resilience projects for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Developing Gender Action Plans and Gender Mainstreaming Strategies; Implementing social and environmental safeguard frameworks; Conducting stakeholder consultations, including with vulnerable groups and Indigenous Peoples; Community engagement and participatory rural development approaches.
- Experience working with: Government agencies, particularly the Ministry of Environment; UN agencies (e.g., UNDP, FAO, and UNEP) and/or GEF-funded projects and DP is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to: Design and implement safeguard tools, checklists, and monitoring systems; Integrate gender considerations into project design, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, and reporting; Conduct social, gender, and environmental risk assessments; Deliver training and capacity-building activities for government and community stakeholders.
- Experience working in the Siem Reap Province, Tonle Sap Basin, or forestry landscapes (e.g., the Kulen Mountain landscape); Experience with FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent) processes; Experience working with Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable groups; Familiarity with Cambodia's environmental laws, regulations, and safeguard policies; Experience working on donor-funded projects, such as those supported by GEF, UNDP, the World Bank, or other international development partners.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills (English required; Khmer strongly preferred)
- Fluency in Khmer and English (spoken and written) is essential
Soft Skills
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work with diverse groups (government, NGOs, private sector, local communities)
- Ability to work independently and manage field-based assignments
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working in rural Cambodian contexts
- Strong teamwork and coordination skills in multi-partner projects
Intern
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Community Development, Social Work, Resources & Environment, Internship
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Project Title: Building resilient livelihoods through nature-based solutions in the Tonle Sap Basin and Siem Reap/Phnom Kulen landscape
Post Level: Assistant
Contract Type: Contractual Service
Duty Station: GDPS, Ministry of Environment
Expected Place of Travel: Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: 12 months with possible extension
The scope of work for the intern is to provide practical learning opportunities for students or recent graduates in environmental management, Climate Change,water resources, natural resource management, , or related fields, while supporting the project team in implementing activities related to nature-based solutions and community development. the intern will support the following tasks:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to ecosystem service valuation, climate-resilient restoration research, and the development of knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making.
- preparing communication materials for trainings, workshops, field missions, and public outreach activities, including reports, presentations, speeches, talking points, social media content, and website updates.
- Assist in filing and maintaining project documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and presentations.
- Support the preparation of communication materials, such as brief reports, case studies, and success stories.
- Assist in compiling information for knowledge products, awareness-raising materials, and project communications.
- Support the translation and review of documents, as required (English–Khmer).
- Contribute to documenting lessons learned and best practices from project activities.
- Maintain proper financial records, payment vouchers, petty cash, accounting files, and supporting documentation in accordance with donor, UNDP, and audit requirements
- Support daily administrative operation of the project office, including filing, document management, office supply management, and maintaining administrative records;
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations, travel missions, and project events, including venue booking, accommodation, transportation, refreshments, and preparation of related documentation;
- Organize field missions, accompany the project team during field visits, and prepare Back-to-Office Reports.
- Support the monitoring of project activities and assist in compiling information for progress reports.
- Perform other duties as requested by the the National Project Manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Administration, Climate Change, , Water Resource Management, or a related field.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Knowledge of nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and community-based project support.
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting in environmental and social contexts.
- Exposure to sustainable development, climate resilience, and natural resource management frameworks.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree students or recent graduates from any university in the areas of Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong interest in nature-based solutions, water resources, ecology, forestry, Climate-Smart Agriculture, environmental conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.
- Understand on logistics and procurement and administration.
- Basic research, data analysis, and documentation skills.
- Ability to prepare minutes, concept notes, and draft progress reports.
- Support the translation and review of documents, as required (English–Khmer).
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and spoken) and fluency in English.
Soft Skills
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel to field locations if required.
- Perform other tasks as required by the National Project Manager.
