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National Communication Specialist

with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Fisheries Administration
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National Communication Specialist

Announcement Description

The Fisheries Administration (FiA), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Cambodia has received a Grant from the European Commission known as Grant No. CKH 1182 01N for the Programme for Sustainable Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector which has been implemented since 2018. The Commission has proposed to delegate part of its financial contribution to the French Agency for Development (AFD), which has agreed to manage the financing under a delegation agreement. The CaPFish Aquaculture Programme aims to address constraints in the aquaculture sector in order to increase food security, improve nutrition and foster further economic development. This program is fully aligned to the National Aquaculture Development Strategy (NADS) and the updated Sector Planning framework for Fisheries (SPF). The action outlines a holistic and comprehensive approach to support the sector that encompasses all the different components of the aquaculture value chain. It will support the development and scaling up of successful aquaculture systems, as well as the development and dissemination of more sustainable and efficient practices in the rapidly growing commercial sector. This action will contribute to the further strengthening of national capacities and systems.

The Fisheries Administration (FiA)/ Programme for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Fisheries Sector -Aquaculture Component (CaPFish Aquaculture) intends to delegate a portion of the above grant to hire an individual consultant for the post of National Communication Specialist (NCS) . The consultants will report directly to the Programme Director through the channel of Programme Manager who was fully delegated. The NCS will be contracted for the period of 12 months with the possibility to be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

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National Communication Specialist

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  • Career Category: Consultancy, Communications
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Ref.: FiA-PMU-2024-ICS-03

The Consultant will be working on a full time basis in the Programme Office of FiA and responsible to carry out all communication and visibility (C&V) activities for CaPFish-Aquaculture in accordance with the agreed and applicable terms of reference and communications protocols and procedures. He/she must work in close consultation and cooperation with the National M&E Officer??? of FiA and Team Leader of the TA team for all components of CaPFish-Aquaculture during the period of his/her deployment and report to the Programme Director and Programme Manager. He/she will also work closely with the contractor Melon Rouge Agency (MRA), International and National NKE for M&E, the team leads, and their respective M&E and Communication Officers of the two International Tender (IT) consortia..

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • BA in communications, journalism, international relations or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience or training.
  • 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in public diplomacy and communication strategies, digital media, event management, brand compliance and the provision of technical advice, as well as experience providing support to donor-funded projects.
  • High-level interpersonal and communication skills, as well as stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong computer skills with good knowledge of media platforms. Knowledge of use of specific software is desirable e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, and a variety of website applications.
  • Demonstrated practical experience of working with a broad range of information and communication media
  • Understanding and knowledge of the natural resources, fisheries and agriculture sectors is desirable.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Experience is desirable
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer is essential.
 

How to Apply

In submitting their expressions of interest, candidates are kindly requested to indicate the Position Name and Ref. Number on the subject of email. The interested candidates must provide the updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, experience in similar assignments along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address, telephone or fax numbers). Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in hard copy followed by an electronic copy provided in the para 7.

Interested candidates may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) for the assignment by sending a request by Email or from the address during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00am and from 02:00 to 05:30pm, Monday through Friday, except public holidays.

Expressions of Interest must be submitted to the address provided in the contact details.

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • P.O Box. 582, No. 186, Preah Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Fisheries Administration (FiA) CAPFISH-Capture Programme
 
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