Ponlok Chomnes Communication Intern with The Asia Foundation

BTDC-ID: 29132

Closing Date: 10-Apr-2024

Ponlok Chomnes Communication Intern

Contact Name

The Asia Foundation

Phone

023 210 431

Email

recruitment.cambodia@asiafoundation.org

Announcement Description

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation.

The Asia Foundation is implementing the Ponlok Chomnes II: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program between July 2023 and June 2027 with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The goal of Ponlok Chomnes II is that public policy decisions, based on evidence and informed by inclusive dialogue, are operationalised and become the norm in Cambodia.

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Category: Internship, Communications, Arts / Graphic Design, Computer - General
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Part-time
Salary: N/A

Internship Objectives

The Asia Foundation Cambodia is seeking an intern to assist the Ponlok Chomnes Program Team in implementing an online communication strategy, developing and distributing content on the program’s online communication channels, and designing and producing communication materials (such as promotional videos, digital posters, flyers, booklets, infographics, among others).

Knowledge gained:

Learn practical knowledge of communications and social media management including linking communications strategy, implementation and monitoring;
Gain more knowledge of Cambodia’s recent policies through various engagements with The Asia Foundation’s research partners, NGO partners and government agencies in Cambodia;
Learn about event planning and management, both virtual and in-person events;
Able to improve other skills such as project management, working in a diverse team, multitasking, and opportunities to expand networks, which will benefit my future career.

Cash and Non-Cash Benefits

$5 Monthly Pre-paid telephone card (Voucher)-call or internet data
Sick leave: 6 days total [per 6 month length of internship program]
Holidays: align with the Office’s Public holidays
Vacation leave: 1.25 days per month or 7.5 days in total of length of the internship
Unpaid leave will be applied: If the intern has not accumulated enough leave, her/his stipend will be deducted based on the hours spent on unpaid leave.
Stipend Allowance: USD 300 for a monthly stipend (for full-time)

Commitment and Working Hours

This is a 6-month full-time internship. You will be expected to be present five days weekly (Monday to Friday). [Full-time, 37.5 hours per week]

Travel

The internship will be based in the Phnom Penh office. All travel costs associated with any assignment to the provinces will be paid by The Asia Foundation.

Duties

Policy Pulse website:
Collect recent policies by Cambodia’s government and upload them to the website in Khmer and English;
Distribute weekly content in Khmer and English on the website;
Identify website error/problem and coordinate with website developer to fix it; and
Update newsletters on the Ponlok Chomnes Program
Social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn):
Develop and distribute weekly content in Khmer and English on social media platforms; and
Monitor social media accounts; and
Review the program’s online communication platforms regularly
Mailchimp:
Monitor and update mailing list; and
Develop content, design, and distribute content to disseminate Ponlok Chomnes events and activities through MailChimp (e.g. sending the newsletter, call for expression of interest, booklet, research report, policy brief, blog, and others);
Dissemination plan:
Develop content and update on program’s social media channels based on the communication plan calendar
Design dissemination materials (such as promotional videos, digital posters, flyers, booklets, and infographics, among others)
Report and analyze the online communication engagement data and lessons learned and produce monthly reports
Support the arrangement of public events, such as organizing logistics, managing video conferences, and others.
Support the Program Communications team in their activities as needed.

Requirements

The intern should meet the following criteria:
Be a fourth-year university student or fresh undergraduate from the university in the field of media and communication, graphic design, information management, computer science, or other related fields;
Have knowledge and a strong desire to learn about communication and media in the development sector;
Keen to expand understanding related to communication strategy;
Demonstrate a willingness to build expertise in communication and media;
Good knowledge and strong interest in technology and design skills (such as using MS Office 365, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other design and video editing software/apps)
Basic skills in photography and videography, with a desire to improve and apply them in a professional setting;
Creative and innovative;
Have a good understanding and interest in local and regional policies and development issues;
Good interpersonal skills;
Ability to multitask and work under pressure and work with various people on a multi-cultural team; and
Have a good command of English and Khmer languages.