Web Developer with Cambodian Center for Independent Media

BTDC-ID: 39256

Closing Date: 20-Apr-2026

Web Developer

Office Address

#14A, St. 392, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contact Name

Cambodian Center for Independent Media
Mr. Pich Chamrong

Phone

078 222 469

Email

TO: jobapplications@ccimcambodia.org

Website

ccimcambodia.org

Announcement Description

The Cambodia Center for Independent Media (CCIM) is established in 2007 with the goal to promote independent media, freedom of expression, access to information (A2I) and internet freedom in Cambodia. Through its capacity building program, CCIM trains citizen journalists, aspiring journalists, and youth in journalism and media literacy skills.

The Citizen Journalists Network (CJN) program is one of the capacity building programs under CCIM that aims to empower citizen journalists to safely produce information and bolster local information-sharing networks. As of 2024, CCIM has trained over 400 individuals to become citizen journalists including basic journalism, advanced news writing and reporting, paralegal training, and digital security training, among others.

To expand media outreach and enhance audience engagement, CCIM is seeking a skilled and qualified web developer to improve and maintain the CJKHMER website, which is the online platform for publication of CJs reports and disseminate community information to the public.

Web Developer

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Workplace Circumstances

Environment: Office
Languages: English, Khmer
Location: Phnom Penh

Position Circumstances

Career Category: Computer - General, Computer - Programming, Website - Development, Advisor / Individual Consultant
Schedule:Full-time
Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary

Objective:

The primary objective of this assignment is to review, maintain, and resolve technical issues to ensure the smooth operation of the CJKHMER website, as well as to enhance its visibility, usability, and security. Through the provision of services, the web developer will provide findings, insights, and recommendations, and offer technical guidance to CCIM staff for ongoing management of the website.

Duration of Assignment

The consultancy is expected to be completed between May – July 2026. The consultant will also provide the training sessions within this time frame (at least one mentoring session for CCIM staff, lasting 2 to 4 hours, with the schedule to be agreed upon based on the developer's availability).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Scope of Work
The web developer will undertake the following tasks:
Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment with the CCIM team.
Define system requirements and technical specifications, including system & plugin updates, bug and UI fixing and compatibility check.
Implement SEO optimization and analytics setup for tracking website traffic and user engagement.
Configure automated posting to Facebook and Telegram, schedule backups, and set up ongoing security monitoring.
Provide training sessions for CCIM staff on website management, content updates, security, and troubleshooting.
Deliver timely technical support, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and guidance for any technical issue after maintenance service.
Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following deliverables:
Website Update & Maintenance: Update and maintain the CJKHMER website to ensure functionality, user-friendliness, and security. This includes improving site structure, navigation, and basic SEO, performing security checks, and documenting all updates.
Deployment and Handover Report: Provide a concise report summarizing completed work, technical improvements, key findings, and recommendations for future maintenance and content management, along with documentation for smooth handover.
Orientation & Guidance to CCIM staff: Conduct orientation and training sessions for CCIM staff on website management, content updates, troubleshooting, and security, supplemented with user-friendly guidance materials.
Timely Support Post-Service: Provide a defined period of post-service support after handover to address technical issues or questions, ensuring minimal disruption to website operations.

Expected Profile of Candidates

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Work History:

Experience in software, website development and security for 3 to 5 years as a minimum

Skills & Knowledge:

General & Technical Skills

Experience with threat modeling and installing digital security-related applications usable or suitable for communities/citizen journalists.
Profound understanding of the Cambodian context, especially media freedom, digital rights and human rights issues.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation skills.

Interested consultants/ web developer should submit the following a technical proposal outlining their approach to the assignment; a financial proposal including a breakdown of costs specifying if they are inclusive of related tax; resume demonstrating relevant experience of the consultant. Please send your application to email provided in the contact details.