ALiSEA National Secretariat Officer

DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION (DPA)              

Announcement

 Development and Partnership in Action (DPA) is a Cambodian non-government organisation that has been implementing development programmes on Natural Resource Management and Food Security and Financial Sustainability in Cambodia for 18 years. DPA currently operates two main programmes: Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP) and Partnership and Advocacy Programme (PAP).

DPA hosts the national Agro-ecological Learning Alliance in South East Asia network (ALiSEA) and is currently seeking a qualified Cambodian candidate to fill the position of an ALiSEA National Secretariat Officer. This position is based in Phnom Penh and requires frequent travel to the target provinces.

 Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Performing ALiSEA National Secretariat functions (facilitating, coordinating ALiSEA network and ALiSEA Board meeting, organizing thematic workshops, managing ALiSEA Facebook page and feed of the website, and supporting resource translations);
• Facilitating and ensuring transversal exchanges between ALiSEA members;
• Facilitating the elaboration and the implementation of ALiSEA strategic plans;
• Organizing and managing the small grant scheme;
• Organizing the mobilization of ALiSEA members in the design and implementation of the identified actions/solutions to upscale the transition to Agroecology;
• Facilitating the processes of capacity development of ALiSEA members and the visibility and dissemination of communication tools and publications; and
• Organizing and facilitating business matchmaking events, fairs and multi-stakeholder events.

Qualifications Required:

• At least Bachelor degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Communication or other related degrees.
• At least 5 years of work experience in agricultural and rural development sectors,
• At least 2 years of work experience in communication or public relation roles in previous employments.
• Good skills in social media (especially YouTube and Facebook), and website management.
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop good working relationships
• Good English skills, especially speaking and writing.
• Good analytical and critical thinking, interpersonal skills, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dynamic with ability to work independently once instructions have been provided.
• Committed and flexible approach and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Interested candidates should submit their CV including three references and cover letter to Mrs. Sok Sinuon through sok.sinuon@dpacam.org or at DPA Office in Phnom Penh (House #3, Street 323, Sangkat Boeung Kak 2, Khan Toul Kork), by Monday, April 29^th, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  A detailed job description is available at DPA office in Phnom Penh and on DPA website.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview