Project Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Media, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Location : Phnom Penh (with travel to provinces)
Work Status : Full-time (fixed term duration)
Report to : MIL Program Coordinator
The Project Officer for the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Program is primarily responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of project to achieve its output, outcome, and objective in support of the Program Coordinator. With the support and guidance of project coordinator, this position involves taking lead, coordinating and facilitating the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities in alignment with the program's objectives and goals, while also monitoring the outcomes of the implementation to ensure cases studies and lesson learnt are captured.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordination and facilitation the implementation of specific project activities to achieve agreed-upon goals
- Execute the project activities under the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Program, including MIL training, video contests, and youth forums in Phnom Penh and target provinces.
- Facilitate the hosting of the "Let’s Talk Digital!" chit-chat program, and in updating and monitoring the related Facebook pages.
- Plan and deliver MIL trainings and forums, in accordance with the project agreement and approved plans.
- Develop and update the MIL curriculum and training matrix for MIL clubs and other training sessions.
- Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to target groups and other stakeholders when needed
- Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the project activities to ensure quality standards are met.
- Contribute to collecting data and monitoring the progress of the program’s outputs and achievements using the program’s M&E tools to produce relevant reports or proposals. Input data into the M&E system for the project implemented by the unit.
- Prepare monthly project reports for presentation during program and department meetings; contribute to identifying lessons learned, as well as tracking the achievement of outcomes and impact
- Support the Project Coordinator in preparing and drafting financial and narrative reports, and contribute to writing high-quality donor reports
- Comply with administrative and financial requirements in the implementation of activities to guarantee CCIM's accountability to its stakeholders
- Prepare administrative and supporting documents, such as meeting minutes, attendance lists, invitation letters, and contact details of target groups and partners to comply with CCIM’s policies;
- Manage project budgets to ensure alignment with approved budgets and in preparing financial reports in compliance with CCIM’s financial policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor or the Management Committee upon consultation
- Ensure a systematic filing system for all project supporting documents, and ensure all files are stored securely on the designated platform
- Work constructively with colleagues across departments and teams to promote CCIM’s mission, vision, and goals
- Maintain communication and interaction with donors, partners, and other stakeholders, and share experiences and lessons learned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Work History:
- At least of experience working with non-government organizations and other civil society groups for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Relevant education in Media, International Relations, Social Sciences, Project Management, or any other related field
- Strong knowledge and skills in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Proficient in both spoken and written English
- Proficient in MS Office applications, graphic software, and other internet applications
- Sound understanding of the Cambodian context in terms of MIL, human rights, freedom of expression, access to information, and media landscape
- Sound understanding of gender and willingness to promote gender equality and women's empowerment both within CCIM and through its projects
Soft Skills
- Willingness and ability to work on weekends and travel to target provinces as required
- Effective communication skills and the ability to engage with different personalities.
- Ability to work with teams and handle different personalities
- Demonstrate a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure and to organize and manage workload to meet deadlines
- Passionate and energetic team member with a genuine interest in working to develop independent and professional media, promote human rights, and democratic governance.
Program Coordinator (Closed)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Media, Communications, Educate/Train/Teaching
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cambodian nationality. Women are encouraged to apply.
Manage : Senior Project Officer, Training Consultant and Project Consultant
Report to : Media Development Director
The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing and executing program activities to ensure successful delivery responding to the organizational goals. They in managing the assigned programs and projects which will involve, among others, the preparation of work plans, budget plans, finalization of M&E framework, and conceptualization of projects ideas. S/he is also responsible for managing communication with stakeholders, tracking progress and maintaining accurate documentation The coordinator serves as a focal point of contact for internal teams and external partners.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop media and journalism training programs
- Map out annual training plans for the target groups based on the training needs assessments conducted
- Design and develop training programs using appropriate training methods or approaches
- Promote available training programs to the target groups and collaborating with journalists’ associations, media learning institutions, and CSOs for training programs
- Maintain a database or collection of updated media training curriculum and programs
- Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment
- Program management and implement
- Leads and oversees the implementation of the projects under CJN program to ensure achieving target output, outcome and objectives and goal of the program and CCIM’s;
- Monitoring project plans, project schedules, budgets and expenditures ensuring the completion of project activates against outputs and deliverable based on the project/program
- Prepare and update work plan for delivery of approved training project
- Regularly review the expenditure of the training projects to ensure that budget is used accordingly and financial procedures and supporting documents are complied
- Supervise, assist and monitor the carrying out of tasks of the members of the training project team to ensure that activities are carried out accordingly and deliverables are timely produced.
- Regularly update the head of the department on the progress of the training projects.
- Coordinate and work closely with other department to ensure smooth implementation of the training project
- Coordinate with other departments and units to ensure that activities of the project assigned to staff in respective departments/ units are properly integrated in their departments/units' plans
- Coordinate closely with the finance unit to ensure that budgets for the activities are expended accordingly and unused budget are addressed timely
- Work closely with other staff of the department assisting in the implementation of the activities of the project
- Ensure proper monitoring and reporting of the project
- Collaborate with the M&E Officer in preparing the M&E plan in accordance with the agreed M&E of the projects.
- Facilitate preparation of periodic reports, such as progress reports, annual reports and end of the project reports, as required by the project and finalize them in collaboration with M&E Officer.
- Supervise and maintain a database or collection of M&E data for each project including participant list, internship, fellowship, number of trainings conducted, case studies, outcomes harvested, news story tracking and other output and outcomes of the projects
- Communication and Representation
- Maintain good relationships with respective donors and target groups to ensure smooth and effective communication.
- Represent CCIM and promote its respective projects at meetings and other events when required.
- Other duties as required
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Good
Work History:
- At least experience in delivering trainings within media environment for 2 years
- At least, experience in journalism and media work for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Relevant education in media, communications, and media, or any other related field.
- Relevant experience in program and project management
- Experience in developing concept note and project proposals related to training programs
- Sound understanding of Cambodian media landscape and other issues related to human rights, freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom.
- Excellent spoken and written Khmer language skills
- Can communicate in spoken and written English language
Soft Skills
- Genuine interest in working to develop independent and professional media
- High level communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive issues with various stakeholders while motivating others.
- A passionate and energetic team member with a genuine interest in working to develop independent and professional media, promote human rights and democratic governance.
