Communications Coordinator with Helen Keller

BTDC-ID: 3772

Closing Date: 15-May-2020

Communications Coordinator

Contact Name

Helen Keller

Email

cambodia.recruitment@hki.org

Announcement Description

Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international non-governmental organization whose mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Established in 1915, HKI maintains its Headquarters in New York City, with Regional Offices in Senegal and Cambodia to support the 22 country offices in Africa and Asia.

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Category: Communications, Health/Medical
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

Scope of the Position:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the development and design of communication strategies, messages, and materials for HKI Cambodia programs. She/he reports to the Deputy Country Director, and works in close collaboration with other HKI staff. This position is based in Phnom Penh.

Duties

Provide desktop design support for HKI publications, including design or selection and supervision of external desktop designers, and oversight of printing quality;
Coordinate creation of all HKI Cambodia communications products, including writing and developing fact sheets, project briefs, videos, case studies, t-shirts, press releases, other printed materials, and other communications products as needed;
Maintain HKI’s social media platforms, develop regular content, and make social media adheres to HKI’s social media guidelines;
Support program and project managers to develop clear and innovative materials and messages, to achieve audience awareness and promote desired behaviors;
Develop video clips and/or radio spots to support HKI program efforts and to promote HKI Cambodia’s work (working with external service providers as required);
Work on media engagement including conducting media training, coordinating media engagement with HKI team, coordinating with news outlets to provide media coverage on HKI’s events, etc.
In collaboration with program staff, plan and coordinate important national and sub-national events such as national nutrition day, world breastfeeding week, and youth forums etc.;
Develop and maintain effective working relationships and lines of communication with other HKI-Cambodia team members.
Lead the rollout of HKI strategies and tools related to communications, such as branding guidelines
Build capacity of HKI Cambodia staff on basic communications tasks as needed
Ensure all HKI produced communications materials are high quality, free of errors, comply with donor branding and marking requirements, and are aligned with HKI’s branding guidelines.

Requirements

Degree in the field of communications, public relations or public health/nutrition, or equivalent.
Experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in oral and written Khmer and English.
Ability to take the lead on tasks and work independently when required.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in common office software.
Video production experience would be an advantage.
Knowledge of development programs would be an advantage.
Graphic design experience would be an advantage.

HKI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, based on experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should submit applications to email provided in the contact detail. Applications should include a cover letter, CV/Resume and three references.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Helen Keller International is an equal opportunity employer. “HKI Cambodia is committed to Child Protection in all fields, and all employee must comply with HKI’s Child Protection Policy.”