Livelihoods Support Officers with People in Need

Livelihoods Support Officers with People in Need
Description
Note: This recruitment is subject to project proposal approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand.

People in Need (PIN), an international NGO, seeks applications for experienced and motivated candidates for the position of Livelihoods Support Officer (LSO). In total 1 LSOs will be recruited.

The LSOs will work in Koh Kong province on the livelihoods development in conjunction with Save the Children - Cambodia (SCC) through its Disaster Resilience through Improved Education and Livelihoods (DRIEL) program. The LSOs will be responsible for working with households and community groups to identify and implement disaster and climate change resilient livelihood oportunities, for the vulnerable households, and supporting Commune Councils to carry out their mandates for disaster risk reduction or climate change adoptation (DRR/CCA) land use and community development planning through implementation of community level hazard, vulnerability and capacity assessments (HVCA).

Schedule: Full time position; duration:  25 months, starting date: 1st of March 2015.
Positions
Livelihoods Support Officers
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  • Category: Agriculture, Business Administration, Rural development, Community Development
  • Location: Koh Kong
  • Schedule: Full-time
Duties + Requirements
Livelihoods Support Officers

Duties
  • Project work
    • Support communities and households to investigate and understand their constraints and opportunities concerning alternative sustainable livelihoods.
    • Perform participatory assessments of livelihood opportunities and hazard vulnerability and capacity assessment (HVCA) in each target commune and village.
    • Based on HVCAs advocate for inclusion of identified DRR/CCA mitigation measures into local planning process (CDP/CIP) and Commune Land Use Plans (CLUP)
    • Build community livelihoods support groups and link these to schools in targeted area.
    • Develop and implement DRR/CCA livelihoods small grant funds. Monitor these providing feedback to beneficiaries and making sure the beneficiaries apply techniques and take ownership.
    • Coordinate environment day
    • Organize in conjunction with SCC trainings on CCA and DRR for School Support Committees (SSC) and Community Protected Area (CPA) Committees
    • Coordinate exchange visits
    • Use HVCA information to map hazard vulnerabilities and capacities in communities.
  • Communication and Coordination
    • Cooperate/communicate with the local authorities (village, commune and district level), and other relevance stakeholders to ensure project activities go smoothly and are achieved
    • Ensure the complaint respond mechanism is in place and sharing information with relevant stakeholders.
    • Coordination with other stakeholders meeting, workshops, etc. as necessary
    • Report regularly on the progress to PIN’s Area Coordinator
    • Ensure appropriate project visibility (PIN’s logo and Donor logo)
    • Translate simple documents from Khmer to English and English to Khmer if needed
    • Assist with other project-related tasks
    • Be accountable to all PIN’s policies.
Requirements
  • At least 2 years of working experience with rural communities (organizing community meetings, trainings etc.)
  • University degree in Agriculture, Rural Development or related expertise is an advantage
  • Good interpersonal skills (in communication at the community level and with the government staff)
  • Honest and reliable person with positive and responsible attitude to work
  • Good spoken and written English is an advantage
  • Very good organizational skills including strong attention to detail
  • Competent use of Windows Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Willingness to travel extensively on a motorbike
  • Familiarity with Koh Kong province is an advantage
  • Ability to enter the position as soon as possible is a strong advantage
Application Information
Salary range: 370-420 USD, fully depending on candidate’s qualification

PIN offers an interesting possibility of professional self-realization, personal growth and meaningful work in a friendly and committed team. Appropriate salary, bonuses and insurance will be part of FO’s contract. Before applying, candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with PIN and its activities in Cambodia at PIN’s website http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/index2en.php?id=826

Qualified candidates should send their CV by email (maximum accepted length is 4 pages) with at least 2 references, contact details and a motivation letter to Miss HOURN Leap Heng for PP and Mr. HUL Chinchumratha for Kong Kong based candidates (see contact below) no later than February 19, 2015 at 17: 00. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Address:
  1. PP: # 83, St 150, Sangkat Phsar Depot 2, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Pneh
  2. Koh Kong: in Koh Kong Provincial Department of Education Youth and Sport, Steung Veng village, S/k Steung Veng, Kemarak Phumin.
Closing Date
19-Feb-2015
Contact Details
Name :
People in Need
Ms. Hourn Leapheng
KK Mr. HUL Chinchumratha
Email :
Website:
 www.peopleinneed.cz

Economic Development Facilitator with GIZ

Economic Development Facilitator with GIZ
Description
GIZ is a federally owned enterprise and is supporting the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

One of the German Technical Cooperation pro­grams financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Deve­­lopment supports government, private sector and civil society stakehol­ders in the provinces of Siem Reap, Bantey Meanchey and Oddar Meanchey to promote inclusive economic development and poverty alleviation. The Cambodian-German Cooperation Program "Regional Economic Development III - RED" aims at a growing turnover of regional products, the development of new business opportunities, and increased employment and follows a market driven approach. RED fosters better cooperation within value chains, promotes partner­ships between the public and private sectors and capacitates business federations to provide services to their members.

The Program offers the following position for an Economic Development Facilitator (national professional, position based in Bantey Meanchey or Oddar Meanchey). It is a long-term position with a challenging level of responsibility.

The Economic Development Facilitator facilitates the implementation of measures in the area of local and regional economic development. He/she also facilitates the institutionalization of business development services (BDS) and other private sector promotion instruments that strengthen the economic development in rural areas.
Positions
Economic Development Facilitator
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  • Category: Rural development
  • Location: Banteay Meanchey, Otdar Meanchey
  • Schedule: Full-time
Duties + Requirements
Economic Development Facilitator

Duties
  • Facilitate local partners in planning and implementing value chain upgrading measures
  • Assist in identifying needs for business development services and facilitate the market-oriented establishment of demanded services
  • Support organizational development of business associations and other relevant institutions
  • Assess the economic development potential of value chains and sub-sectors, as well as of economic development initiatives
  • Identify and promote business opportunities for MSME - particularly in the agro-processing sub-sector
  • Assist in identifying the capacity building needs of key players and identify, implement and/or organize capacity building measures
  • Prepare and moderate workshops, seminars, stakeholder meetings as well as training sessions
Requirements
  • Facilitate local partners in planning and implementing value chain upgrading measures
  • Assist in identifying needs for business development services and facilitate the market-oriented establishment of demanded services
  • Support organizational development of business associations and other relevant institutions
  • Assess the economic development potential of value chains and sub-sectors, as well as of economic development initiatives
  • Identify and promote business opportunities for MSME - particularly in the agro-processing sub-sector
  • Assist in identifying the capacity building needs of key players and identify, implement and/or organize capacity building measures
  • Prepare and moderate workshops, seminars, stakeholder meetings as well as training sessions
Application Information
Applicants who meet the requirements should send:
  1. A cover letter briefly describing and justifying how they meet the above mentioned requirements;
  2. A half to one page text answering the following question: What are the main constrains for MSME development in rural areas of Cambodia and which promotional instruments are most suitable for fostering rural economic development in the given Cambodian context;
  3. An updated CV (Certificates should not be included with the application)
Contact: Ms. Chum Chanmanin
By email: below
By mail: Cambodian-German Technical Cooperation Program RED – Green Belt
P.O.B. 93221  G.P.O 17000 Siem Reap Angkor
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
You can also find this job advertisement on our Facebook: facebook.com/GIZcambodia
Closing Date
6-Feb-2015
Contact Details
Name :
GIZ
Email :
Website:
 www.giz.de

Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer and Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer with This Life Cambodia

Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer and Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer with This Life Cambodia
Description
This Life Cambodia (TLC) is seeking to employ two full-time staff members for the positions of Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer and Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer.

TLC is focused on developing education and sustainable development projects that directly benefit the lives of children and their communities in rural Cambodia.

The Lower Secondary School Development Program (LSSDP) aims to build the capacity of School Support Committees (SSC), over 3 years, to work with their school community to develop and implement an annual school development plan, to provide support and resources over 3 years, that respond to school community priorities, and to promote the good practice of the LSSDP and seek opportunities for growth of the program.

The Community Responses to Violence Against Women Program (CRVAW) aims to support community-wide, sustainable responses to the priority issue of violence against women on the commune level, focusing both on primary prevention and response.

Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer
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The LSSDP Program Officer will support the Program Coordinator to carry out all activities regarding the program including surveying, appraisals, program implementation, community and school liaison, monitoring and evaluation, training, project reporting and any additional requirements of the Coordinator. The Program Officer will delegate and collaborate with his/her staff to ensure all activities are completed in a timely and ethical manner.

Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer
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The CRVAW Schools Project Officer is responsible for collaboration with the lower secondary school in delivering primary prevention activities to foster a non-violent and gender sensitive environment. by delivering training to teachers and the School Support Committee, reviewing curriculum to include lessons about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, non-violent communication skills and gender issues, and working with the child club to enable a peer support program.
Positions
Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer
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  • Category: Rural development, Community Development
  • Location: Siem Reap
  • Schedule: Full-time
Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer
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  • Category: Law, Community Development
  • Location: Siem Reap
  • Schedule: Full-time
Duties + Requirements
Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer

Duties
  • Assist in facilitating community needs assessment and selection process
  • Organise and assist in facilitating participatory rural appraisals
  • Assist the Coordinator to liaise with community organisations and project recipients to meet organisational goals and program requirements
  • Support the preparation of annual school development plans and provide technical assistance to the school community for implementation
  • Support school community events
  • Organise relevant training and community meetings (conduct training and consultation/technical advice where appropriate)
  • Collect all information required by the Coordinator for reporting, monitoring and evaluation, including preparing case studies, according to the M&E plan
  • Prepare monthly work plans and support budget planning and financial management of the project
  • Conduct research appropriate to projects or initiatives, as required by the Coordinator
  • Assist in organising international exchange projects and supporter visits
  • Represent TLC on various committees, work groups, forums, promoting TLC’s mission and objectives
  • Actively promote child protection and safety
  • This position may also require additional duties as requested by the TLC Director, Deputy Director or LSSDP Coordinator.
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Rural Development, Education, Sociology or related field
  • Minimum three (3) years work experience in development related to education
  • Experience in conducting participatory rural appraisals
  • Experience working with schools
  • Solid understanding of child protection and child safety
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Excellent organisation skills including the ability to multi-task
  • Strong work ethic and demonstrated accountability
  • MS-Word, Excel and Internet Skills
  • Has excellent spoken and written Khmer and English
  • Ability to travel frequently and work in rural areas
Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer

Duties
  • Build partnerships with the lower secondary school community (School Support Committee, teachers, parents, Child Club) and support activities to challenge gender stereotypes in the school community
  • Identify curricular material on healthy relationships and gender issues for use in lower secondary school classrooms, and train teachers in delivery
  • Develop and deliver training for teachers and the School Support Committee in identifying and responding to signs of domestic violence happening within families
  • Deliver training and assistance for Child Club on peer support activities
  • Community capacity development
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and other partner NGOs
  • Monitoring and regular reporting to the Program Coordinator
  • Assist in evaluation of project outcomes
  • Assist in preparing annual work plans and budgets for CRVAW projects.
  • Prepare TLC projects monthly reports
  • Assist in gathering information for quarterly donor updates, end of year updates and other reports
  • Identify and implement improvements to help the program achieve its objectives
  • Maintain and promote TLC’s participatory techniques for community development
  • Strongly commit to and actively promote child safety and child protection
  • Represent TLC on various committees, work groups and forums
  • Stay informed of relevant skill and qualifications levels required for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the VAW team as appropriate
  • This position may also require the undertaking of additional jobs on request by the TLC Program Coordinator, Deputy Director and Executive Director
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in any social science field that has focused on Project management / Education / Human Rights / Community Development/ Communications/ Social Work.
  • Minimum three (3) years practical experience working in community development or education, with at least one (1) year with a focus on Gender-Based Violence and/or women’s rights.
  • Experience running training, workshops and organising community campaigns or events in secondary schools.
  • Work experience in an international organization and staff training experience training preferred.
  • Fluency in Khmer and strong and English is required, both spoken and written.
  • Excellent communication and evaluation skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Excellent organisation skills including the ability to multi-task.
  • Strong work ethic and demonstrated accountability.
  • MS-Office and Internet Skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work in rural areas.
Application Information
Salary Package
Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer
  • The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on experience. The package also includes savings scheme, health insurance, and a telephone allowance.
  • Salary Package: $300 - $400 per month, depending on experience.
Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer
  • The successful candidate will be offered a salary based on experience. The package also includes savings scheme, health insurance, and a telephone allowance.
  • Salary Package: $300 - $400 per month, depending on experience.
Interested candidates must submit:
  1. A cover letter detailing why and how the candidate is qualified for this position
  2. A CV highlighting relevant experiences
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Send all materials to Mr. Sen Se, the Deputy Director
Preferred contact method via email below.

For those who wish to apply for the Lower Secondary School Development Program Officer, please mark the email subject field as: “LSSDP Program Officer”

For those who wish to apply for the Community Responses to Violence Against Women Schools Project Officer, please mark the email subject field as: “CRVAW School Project Officer”

Or send to: No. 313, Group 9, Sala Kanseng Village, Sangkat Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap City, Siem Reap
P.O. Box 93190, Siem Reap Angkor, Kingdom of Cambodia
Tel: 063 96 60 50

Closing Date: 5:00 p.m. February 01, 2015

This Life Cambodia is strongly committed to child safety and protection. Only applicants committed to the protection of children will be considered for this position.
The applicants are kindly requested to visit our website: www.thislifecambodia.org for further information on our current programs/projects.
Closing Date
1-Feb-2015
Contact Details
Name :
This Life Cambodia (TLC)
Email :
Website:
 www.thislifecambodia.org
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