Type of role Agriculture and natural resources
Location Cambodia
Salary N/A
Contract type Consultant Agreement
Negotiable Hours 20 hours per week
Application Closing Date 15 Jun 2023
Interview date As soon as possible
Start date As soon as possible
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Role overview
The primary objective of a local (Cambodian) consultancy is to further develop community-based (eco)-tourisms in Kampong Luong commune of Krakor district and in Phat Sanday commune of Kampong Svay district.
Capacity building activities will focus on:
1) Basic market knowledge: Create and explain a comprehensive understanding of the demand and supply side of tourism markets and how eco-tourism entities should position themselves in this market.
2) Product development: Adapt or improve on the current tourism product offerings including itineraries, possible activities, and souvenirs.
3) Promotion: Explain and elaborate on the concept of promotion both in traditional and social media and how sales, marketing and promotion affect tourism success.
4) Statistics: Create and explain the need of a simple system to register visitors, their interests, where they are coming from etc.
Ideal Applicant Summary
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information
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