URGENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Advisor
Bridges Across Borders Cambodia (BABC) is an international solidarity organization working to support people’s action for social justice, inclusive development and human rights in Cambodia. BABC’s Development Watch Program is currently looking for a qualified international volunteer to fulfill the position of Program Advisor, which is based in Phnom Penh, with frequent travels to the field. This is a full-time position with a one-year contract and possibility for renewal.
The Development Watch Program aims to promote a human rights approach to development by conducting monitoring, research, analysis and advocacy on the activities of major business and development actors operating in Cambodia. Through this work, Development Watch promotes the following principles:
Under the supervision of the Development Watch Program Manager, the Program Advisor will be responsible for the following tasks:
The successful candidate must fulfill the following criteria:
Bridges Across Borders Cambodia can provide a modest living stipend for the term of the contract that is commensurate with experience. For more information, please contact 023 210 805, 068 899 289 or visit http://babcambodia.org/openpositions. Refer to the position of “Program Advisor” in such correspondence.
Due to capacity constraints, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The anticipated start date for this position is June 1, 2012, but is negotiable.
Program Advisor
Bridges Across Borders Cambodia (BABC) is an international solidarity organization working to support people’s action for social justice, inclusive development and human rights in Cambodia. BABC’s Development Watch Program is currently looking for a qualified international volunteer to fulfill the position of Program Advisor, which is based in Phnom Penh, with frequent travels to the field. This is a full-time position with a one-year contract and possibility for renewal.
The Development Watch Program aims to promote a human rights approach to development by conducting monitoring, research, analysis and advocacy on the activities of major business and development actors operating in Cambodia. Through this work, Development Watch promotes the following principles:
- The poor should not be forced to pay the price of development, but should be its primary beneficiaries.
- Local communities should be active and informed participants in decisions about development that affect them.
- The fruits of development should be equally distributed.
- Development activities should respect and progressively fulfill human rights without discrimination on any basis.
Under the supervision of the Development Watch Program Manager, the Program Advisor will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing DW’s national and international advocacy strategy, which includes community, national, and international level components.
- In collaboration with Development Watch team, contribute to the drafting of external advocacy and awareness raising documents, including correspondence, case briefings, legal memoranda, web articles, media press statements, and research or policy papers.
- In collaboration with Development Watch team, contribute to the drafting of internal documents, including project proposals and periodic program reports.
- Participate and provide support in land and housing policy platforms in collaboration with domestic and international partners and occasionally, organize local workshops and meetings in aid of advocacy initiatives.
- Assist the Development Watch research team in the design, implementation and review of research and analysis activities, including undertaking field research and fact-gathering missions that would inform advocacy activities.
- Assist the Development Watch team with other advocacy activities, as needed.
- Assist in program development, administrative management, and the capacity-building of local staff.
The successful candidate must fulfill the following criteria:
- Hold an advanced degree in Sociology, Law, Anthropology, Development, Human Rights or a related field (ex: MA, MSc, PhD, JD).
- A minimum of 2 years work experience involving coordination of community-led advocacy related to human rights, land, housing and/or environmental issues.
- Knowledge of international legal frameworks applicable to human rights, land, and housing issues in Cambodia.
- Ability to quickly get up to speed on Cambodian domestic legal and regulatory framework regarding administration and management of land and management of natural resources.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing with high proficiency.
- Working knowledge of computerized systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel and stay in the provinces with little notice on a regular basis, as needed.
- Proactive personality, well-organized, collegial, and able to work well under pressure, both independently and as a member of a multi-national team.
- Committed to BABC’s mission and core values.
- Experience conducting international advocacy campaigns and working in coalitions
- Experience in training and/or facilitation skills.
- Experience in drafting media statements and press releases.
- Knowledge of safeguard policies of international financial institutions.
- Understanding of the challenges and complexities of carrying out advocacy in Cambodia or Southeast Asia.
- Web design skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and/or written Khmer, or a willingness to learn
Bridges Across Borders Cambodia can provide a modest living stipend for the term of the contract that is commensurate with experience. For more information, please contact 023 210 805, 068 899 289 or visit http://babcambodia.org/openpositions. Refer to the position of “Program Advisor” in such correspondence.
Due to capacity constraints, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The anticipated start date for this position is June 1, 2012, but is negotiable.
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