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Job Announcement

Announcement Description

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is offering a Student Internship Program (Summer Cycle) to Cambodian students from July to October 2022. 

The Mission promotes Diversity and Inclusion practices when recruiting and selecting candidates that not only meet the work criteria but might expand on similar and different personal and professional backgrounds to include but not limited to; abilities, nationalities, age, sexual orientation, genders, regions, and cultures.

Announcement Positions

Press and Social Media Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#001/2022

Office: Public Affairs Section

Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Help develop social media posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms and draft press summaries.
  • Assist in the production of the Public Affairs Section (PAS)’s weekly “Let’s Chat!” Facebook Live broadcast. May be called on to do interviews.
  • Help develop and produce videos and photos that would be used on our social media platforms.
  • Provide assistance in working media events and press conferences.
  • Monitor popular Khmer Facebook pages, Instagram and Twitter accounts for trends and ideas for content.
 
 

Cultural Affairs Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#002/2022

Office: Public Affairs Section

Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Help with outreach and management of key education programs, including the Access micro-scholarship program.
  • Assist Cultural Affairs Officer and others interview and prepare candidates for a variety of U.S. government exchange programs.
  • Draft content about cultural activities for social media.
  • Organize cultural events including receptions, art exhibits, grant announcements, etc.
  • Assist the Information Resource Assistant in running programs in the AmCam Exchange, American Centers and EducationUSA.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Human Resources Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#003/2022

Office:  Human Resources Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist in scheduling candidates and in preparing for employment tests and interviews.
  • Assist in verifying the Time and Attendance reports submission.
  • Assist in tracking performance management documents and update training records.
  • Scan and file employees’ documents.
  • Create folders for new employees.
  • Assist in submitting and collecting documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Motor Pool Admin Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#004/2022

Office:  Motor Pool Section

Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assign and close trip ticket.
  • Schedule and organizing overtime paperwork.
  • Close fuel ticket and investigate the mileage and fuel error in ILMS system.
  • Close maintenance ticket.
  • Reconcile fuel receipts against the actual invoice.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Financial Management Intern (2 Positions)

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#005/2022

Office: Financial Management Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)  

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist in collection process for receivable account and Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund.
  • Data entry for utilities bills (EDC) in the database/worksheet.
  • Code funds cite for purchase requests (PR) and travel authorizations (TA).
  • Update customers/vendors’ bank information into system.
  • Assist in clearing un-liquidated obligation (ULO).
  • Assist in preparing of various kinds of payment vouchers: contracts, purchase orders (PO), blanket purchase agreements (BPA), lease agreement, official residence expenses (ORE), Representation, travel claim, utility bills, telephone bills, and other miscellaneous claims from other government agencies.
  • Assist in settling utility bills with Electricity Company, Phnom Penh Water Supply, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Political Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#006/2022

Office: Political/Economic Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist as needed with activities related to Cambodia's 2022 ASEAN Chair Year.
  • Under the supervision of a Locally Employed Staff in the political unit, perform Internet research for labor-related reports.
  • Assist with researching and drafting political-related news summaries.
  • Other ad-hoc duties, as assigned.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Economic Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#007/2022

Office: Political/Economic Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist the primary Locally Employed Staff responsible for commercial (FCS) work, as needed.
  • Assist with ad-hoc economic and market research, and daily economic news summary.
  • Work with American and Cambodian staff to further American policy goals.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Property and Supply Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#008/2022

Office:  General Services Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist in goods inspection and receiving.
  • Assist in supply preparation per approved requisition and issuing supply to customer.
  • Assist in annual preparation of houses (make ready process).
  • Assist in departure and arrival inventory review.
  • Assist supply clerks with issuing expendable supplies.
  • Participate in Property & Supply meetings, activities, and projects.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Community Liaison Office Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#009/2022

Office: Community Liaison Office (CLO)

Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Admin work: creating flyers for events, updating and organizing the welcome kit binders, photocopy and printing documents.
  • Submit requests on myServices.
  • Assist with updating the TV monitors regularly and newsletters.
  • Provide assistance during CLO events.
  • Update the CLO calendar.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Protocol Assistant Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#010/2022

Office: Executive Office

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist the Protocol Team with their day-to-day work.
  • Process incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Assist in the handling of invitations for Embassy events.
  • Assist in the tracking and updating of Embassy contact database – Using the 4th of July list as starter.
  • Other ad hoc assignments.
  • Work with team to re-organize workspace.
  • Assist in identifying and sorting paper files.
  • Assist in destroying and or scanning paper files into the cloud.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Administrative Assistant

Position Summary

Announcement Number: Phnom Penh-2023-035

Position Title: Administrative Assistant (Office of the Director)

Opening Period: December 27, 2023 to January 10, 2024

Series/Grade: LE – 0105/8

Salary: (USD) 16,024 per annum (starting salary).

Duties: The Administrative Assistant is located in the USAID/Cambodia Office of the Director (OD). The Administrative Assistant serves as the assistant to the Mission Director and Deputy Mission Director, operating independently of any other position in the performance of the full range of secretarial, protocol, and administrative functions essential to the efficient operation of the Mission’s Front Office.

The Administrative Assistant is the primary contact person responsible for the Mission’s Front Office customer service to internal and external partners and other stakeholders, including Mission staff, contractors and grantees and potential contractors and grantees, Implementing Partners (IPs), host-government officials, the Embassy, USAID/Washington, and other customers. In this capacity, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating information about the USAID Mission, and making sure that information gets to customers on a timely basis and in a professional manner.

For a detailed description of duties and requirements, please review the complete solicitation at the following link.

View Vacancy Announcement

To view Vacancy Announcement in full, please follow this link to the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

 
 

Human Resources Assistant Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#012/2022

Office: Executive Office, USAID

Work Hours: Full-time or part-time; 40 or 20 hours/week (Flexible)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Assist assigned staff to prepare routine personnel actions.
  • Assist assigned staff to create and maintain contract and personnel files.
  • Assist assigned staff in preparation of training materials.
  • Scan documents to create electronic archive files.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 
 

Program Assistant Intern

Position Summary

Position Number: SIP#013/2022

Office: Program Office, USAID

Work Hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week (Stipend available for the successful candidate)

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Translation of USAID/Cambodia documents, briefing, and marketing materials into Indigenous language.
  • Explore the expansion of Indigenous/ethnic minority outreach for future internships/employment opportunities.
  • Provide administrative support to USAID/Cambodia’s Program Office.
  • Participate in site visits and report on opportunities to expand indigenous peoples/ethnic minorities outreach in USAID programming.
  • Support outreach efforts to increase knowledge about how USAID works in geographic areas that have a large population of indigenous people and ethnic minorities.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Program Eligibility
  • In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country;
  • At least 18 years old; 
  • Must be an active student at a public or private higher education institution;
  • Must have already completed one year of studies in the institution; andMust provide a certified transcript from the last term/semester to show proof of good academic standing.
  • Must provide a certification letter from the school certifying current enrollment.
  • Must be able to work until end of October 2022.
  • Qualifications Required:
  • General field of studies.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
 

How to Apply

Please send the Application for Cambodian Student Intern Program Form along with the certified transcript and school’s certification letter to Email provided in the contact detail. The application form can be retrieved here. To be eligible for consideration, applications must be received by the closing date.

 

Contact Details

Contact Name
  • U.S. Embassy (Human Resources Office)
 
Email