Position: Communication and Fundraising Officer (Advocacy and Policy Institute)__Deadline:06-March

The Advocacy and Policy Institute, a well-established and active Cambodian NGO operating in the field of advocacy, human rights, good governance and community support, is seeking a skilled, pro-active person, with a keen interest in Communication and Fundraising, to promote API’s projects and strengthen its presence in the Cambodian civil society.

API is currently looking for a Cambodian candidate for the position of Communication and Fundraising Officer to promote API’s projects and strengthen its presence in the Cambodian civil society

Position: Communication and Fundraising Officer
Contract type: Fixed Duration Contract and possible to extend
Location: Phnom Penh
Basic Salary: USD 600 to 900
Report to: API Director - Business Unit manager - Fundraising Specialist - International Advisor

Job Purpose
Communication and Fundraising Officer will work to promote API’s projects and strengthen its
presence in the Cambodian civil society.

Key expected results and responsibilities:

• Participate in the daily work of API’s communication and marketing/fundraising
• units.
• Monitor social media and mainstream media on a daily basis.
• Research, write and edit short stories, articles, brochures, leaflets, press releases and
• other multimedia/communication content related to API’s projects.
• Collaborate with other API Staff in the production of audio/video content related to
• API’s projects.
• Collaborate with other API Staff in the production of content for API’s website and
• social media accounts.
• Update API’s social media accounts on a daily/weekly basis.
• Collaborate in the organization of Press conferences, webinars and other communications and networking events.
• Participate in all aspects of API’s research, as well as in the field.
• Support the fundraising team to achieve API’s fundraising goals and targets by documenting, producing, and sharing high-quality communication materials (success stories lessons learned, impacts, and best practices) through various communication channels and reach out to existing and potential donors.
• Support in organizing and promoting fundraising events that engage and mobilize donors and public support towards API's projects and activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the national and international media, influencers, partners, and stakeholders. Secure media coverage and visibility for API’s fundraising activities/campaigns (institutional fundraising, training and consultancy, and local fundraising).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of API’s communication and media activities and share the feedback with managers and staff, to improve and innovate communication and fundraising practices.

Skills:

• Excellent command of spoken and written Khmer, and good command of English (both spoken and written)
• Excellent, proven writing skills.
• Good command of Microsoft Office package.
• Knowledge of editing and graphic tools (Adobe Photoshop; InDesign; Illustrator, Canva, or equivalent).
• Knowledge and habitual practice of social media (Facebook; Instagram; TikTok).
• Knowledge of basic Photography/Video making.

Qualification Required:

• BA in fields related to Communication, Literature, Sociology, Marketing and similar.
• Experience of work with the media and/or INGO, NGO, and/or CBOs (1-2 years) is highly preferred
• Mature, soft-spoken, quick learner, flexible and pro-active.
• Fast-thinker, critical thinker, creative.
• Able to work in a team but also individually.
• Able to work under time pressure.
• Able and willing to travel to the provinces/project locations, also on short notice.
• A demonstrated a strong passion for the API’s vision, mission, and goal

All applicants must have good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well in a team; proficiency in the use of standard software packages, i.e. Microsoft Office & Teams.

How to apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed CV by email or by post to the address below.

API is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, and value inclusion, and seeks to have a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcome from people of all origins, ages, religions, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Every application will be reviewed against the above requirements for the position only. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Due to a high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Your application/CV will not be returned.

Moreinfo: https://web.apiinstitute.org/page/get_involved

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