National Technical Editor and Communications Specialist
- Career Category: Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
DUTY STATION: Kampot with travel to other project sites when required.
DURATION: 12 months
OBJECTIVE AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT
The FAO-LDCF project entitled “Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Cambodia’s Coastal Fishery Dependent Communities”, (“CamAdapt”), with the objective “Coastal fishery-dependent communities adapt to climate change through strengthening coastal ecosystem and adapting their livelihoods” will help Cambodia’s coastal communities become more resilient to climate variability and change.
REPORTING LINES
The Communication Specialist will report directly to:
- National Project Manager and
- Work closely with Technical Leads, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Team, and implementing partners.
TECHNICAL FOCUS
The Communication Officer will lead communication, visibility, and knowledge-sharing efforts for the CamAdapt Project. The position ensures that project achievements, lessons learned, and results are effectively documented and shared with stakeholders, partners, and the public.
- The NTECS will have a strong technical background in editing technical and project reports to ensure that they meet FAO standards and support the implementation of the project’s Communications Strategy.
- Specifically, the NTECS will:
- Develop and implement the project’s communication and visibility strategy.
- Produce communication materials such as success stories, fact sheets, newsletters, infographics, and social media content.
- Manage project-related digital platforms and coordinate with media outlets.
- Support communication activities for workshops, events, and field missions.
- Ensure compliance with donor branding and marking guidelines.
- Take high-quality photos and short videos during field activities.
- Carry out any other relevant duties as required to achieve the above tasks.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- At least of experience in communication for development, climate change, or donor-funded projects (FAO/GEF experience preferred) for 5 years
- Strong writing and editing skills in English and Khmer language.
- Experience producing digital content, photography, and videography.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging messages.
- Communication and Visibility Strategy.
- Annual Communication Work Plan.
- Monthly communication progress reports summarizing outputs, analytics, media mentions, and upcoming priorities.
- At least 6 human-interest stories per year highlighting project results.
- Knowledge products such as briefs, infographics, case studies (minimum 8 per year).
- Event communication packages (press releases, talking points, social media kits).
- High-quality photos and short videos documenting field activities.
- Updated database of media contacts and key communication partners.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the communication and branding standards of the project and donor.
- Ensure all communications reflect sensitivity to gender, social inclusion, and local context.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communications
- Capacity building
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
