Project Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Communications, Media, Social Work
- 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 will be responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of project to achieve its output, outcome, and objective. 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 project activities to achieve the goals and objectives:
- 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:
- 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
- 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.
- Support the Project Coordinator in preparing and drafting financial and narrative reports, and contribute to writing high-quality donor reports
- Other duties as required
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor or the Management Committee upon consultation
- Maintain communication and interaction with donors, partners, and other stakeholders, and share experiences and lessons learned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism, Media, International Relations, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field
Work History:
- At least of experience working with non-government organizations and other civil society groups for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge and skills in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- 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.
- 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
Soft Skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure and to organize and manage workload to meet deadlines
