Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) has an immediate need for a highly competent Research and Advocacy Professional to fill the following position:
Position | Research & Advocacy Officer (RAO) |
Report to | Research & Advocacy Manager (RAM) |
Supervise | None |
Employment Status | Full-time Staff |
Location | Phnom Penh |
Job Summary
Research & Advocacy Officer (RAO) works under direct supervision of Research & Advocacy Manager to carry out projects and activities under CamboJA’s Research & Advocacy Program including media rights monitoring and documentation, facilitating access to support services for journalists, and implementing advocacy actions to promote media freedom, safety of journalists, access to information, and freedom of expression.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities | Duties |
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Develop research and advocacy strategy and action plan |
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Execute research & advocacy projects/activities in accordance with workplans |
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) |
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Being CamboJA’s representative in partners’ meetings | Participate in internal meetings and events organized by CamboJA Participate in meetings with partners and donors when required |
Other tasks | Other duties assigned by reporting lines |
Position Qualifications/Requirements
- At least 2-year experience working as researcher, human rights defender, advocacy officer or legal project officer in the fields related to press freedom, freedom of expression, and access to information;
- Bachelor’s degree of law, journalism or other related fields;
- Good understanding of and experience in research design, data collection, data analysis, and research report writing;
- Knowledge and understanding of project management;
- Knowledge and understanding of local and international legal frameworks concerning freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and human rights;
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of professional journalism;
- Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation system;
- Knowledge and understanding of gender issues;
- Good writing and oral communication skills;
- Fluency in Khmer & English;
- Computer literacy (MS Office);
- Teamwork and multi-culturalism spirit;
- Strong motivation to promote professional and high-quality journalism;
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task; attention to detail and ability to travel and work with community people.
Suitable candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CVs in English to communications@camboja.net by 10th February, 2022.
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