Internship Objectives
The Asia Foundation Cambodia is seeking an intern to assist the Ponlok Chomnes Program Team in implementing an online communication strategy, developing and distributing content on the program’s online communication channels, and designing and producing communication materials (such as promotional videos, digital posters, flyers, booklets, infographics, among others).
The Communication Intern will assist the Ponlok Chomnes team to:
1. Policy Pulse website:
- Collect recent policies by Cambodia’s government and upload them to the website in Khmer and English;
- Distribute weekly content in Khmer and English on the website;
- Identify website error/problem and coordinate with website developer to fix it; and
- Update newsletters on the Ponlok Chomnes Program
2. Social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn):
- Develop and distribute weekly content in Khmer and English on social media platforms; and
- Monitor social media accounts; and
- Review the program’s online communication platforms regularly
3. Mailchimp:
- Monitor and update mailing list; and
- Develop content, design, and distribute content to disseminate Ponlok Chomnes events and activities through MailChimp (e.g. sending the newsletter, call for expression of interest, booklet, research report, policy brief, blog, and others);
4. Dissemination plan: Develop content and update on program’s social media channels based on the communication plan calendar
5. Design dissemination materials (such as promotional videos, digital posters, flyers, booklets, and infographics, among others)
6. Report and analyze the online communication engagement data and lessons learned and produce monthly reports
7. Support the arrangement of public events, such as organizing logistics, managing video conferences, and others.
8. Support the Program Communications team in their activities as needed.
Knowledge gained:
- Learn practical knowledge of communications and social media management including linking communications strategy, implementation and monitoring;
- Gain more knowledge of Cambodia’s recent policies through various engagements with The Asia Foundation’s research partners, NGO partners and government agencies in Cambodia;
- Learn about event planning and management, both virtual and in-person events;
- Able to improve other skills such as project management, working in a diverse team, multitasking, and opportunities to expand networks, which will benefit my future career.
Required Qualifications
- Be a fourth-year university student or fresh undergraduate from the university in the field of media and communication, graphic design, information management, computer science, or other related fields;
- Have knowledge and a strong desire to learn about communication and media in the development sector;
- Keen to expand understanding related to communication strategy;
- Demonstrate a willingness to build expertise in communication and media;
- Good knowledge and strong interest in technology and design skills (such as using MS Office 365, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other design and video editing software/apps)
- Basic skills in photography and videography, with a desire to improve and apply them in a professional setting;
- Creative and innovative;
- Have a good understanding and interest in local and regional policies and development issues;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure and work with various people on a multi-cultural team; and
- Have a good command of English and Khmer languages.
Cash and Non-Cash Benefits
- $5 Monthly Pre-paid telephone card (Voucher)-call or internet data
- Sick leave: 6 days total [per 6 month length of internship program]
- Holidays: align with the Office’s Public holidays
- Vacation leave: 1.25 days per month or 7.5 days in total of length of the internship
- Unpaid leave will be applied: If the intern has not accumulated enough leave, her/his stipend will be deducted based on the hours spent on unpaid leave.
- Stipend Allowance: USD 300 for a monthly stipend (for full-time)
Commitment and Working Hours
- This is a 6-month full-time internship. You will be expected to be present five days weekly (Monday to Friday). [Full-time, 37.5 hours per week]
Travel
- The internship will be based in the Phnom Penh office. All travel costs associated with any assignment to the provinces will be paid by The Asia Foundation.
Interested Candidates need to send:
- Up-to-date cover letter and CV (CV length should not be longer than 3 pages)
- Send to recruitment.cambodia@asiafoundation.org
- Subject line- application for “Ponlok Chomnes Comms Intern”
- Put your 3 references on the last page of your CV
The Asia Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, color, or any other protected class.
Email: recruitment.cambodia@asiafoundation.org
Contact: 023 210 431
Contact: 023 210 431
Moreinfo: https://asiafoundation.org/about/careers
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