Bridges Across Borders Cambodia (BABC) is a grassroots international organization working to bring people together to overcome poverty, injustice and inequity in Cambodia. The Community Empowerment and Legal Awareness Program (CELA) aims to address the significant barriers to just and inclusive development by empowering Cambodians to advocate for human rights change. The CELA program extends legal awareness and understanding to vulnerable and marginalized communities and builds the capacity of grassroots activists.
BABC believes that peace, sustainable development and human rights are interdependent and interrelated, and our work in Cambodia encompasses each of these facets. BABC is currently looking for a qualified Cambodian national to fill the position of Legal Trainer which is based in Phnom Penh with occasional travel to provinces. This is a consultancy for a term of four-months, with possibility of full-time employment upon review of performance.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the CELA Program Manager, the Legal Trainer will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Facilitates and trains community members through CELA curriculum.
- Reviews, develops and assists in the completion of all past and the future of CELA curriculum.
- Assists in the translation and testing of CELA curriculum.
- Works with CELA team to develop training skills, with the aim of taking the lead in the preparation and delivery of future trainings.
- Assists in coordinating meetings, curriculum development, preparation and conducting training with involved partners and donor agencies.
- Takes the lead in organizing the logistics and planning of program training.
- Works with partner legal organizations as necessary to accomplish project goals.
- Networks with other organizations in order to exchange effective advocacy and training practices.
- Works with the CELA team to check and finalize layout, illustrations, and all other phases of publication of CELA curriculum.
- Joins monitoring and evaluation trips to the provinces to observe and assess the effectiveness of CELA training curriculum.
- Compiles monitoring and evaluation information and applies to the revision of curriculum and future trainings when delivered by partners.
- Coordinates and supervises the activities of local legal interns, including legal research, curriculum development, translation and training, coaching and sharing experiences.
- Produces periodic reports, including training reports, activity reports, and monthly CELA Program reports.
- Brings new initiatives and creative ideas to the planning process in order to enhance the program and achieve BABC’s mission and goals.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Holds Bachelor degree in Law.
- At least two years of work experience in facilitation skills with human rights, land issues, and/or other related fields.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Khmer (mother tongue) and English (at least proficient), both oral and in writing.
- Working knowledge of human rights issues and legal education in Cambodia.
- Proficient in basic computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and internet usage.
- Ability to travel with the CELA team to the provinces, as needed.
- Proactive personality, well-organized, collegial, and able to work both under pressure independently and also as a member of a multi-national team.
- Committed to BABC's mission and core values.
Interested candidates can submit their C.V. and cover letter by August 15, 2011 to Veth Sokhim, HR/Administrative Manager, by email: sokhim_hr@babcambodia.org, or to the address below. Please do not send certificates. Starting salary ranges from USD 300 – 350 monthly, depending on qualifications and work experience. For more information, please contact 023 220 930, 068 899 298. Refer to the position of Legal Trainer. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
