Description: Fondazione ACRA is an international NGO with more than 40 years of experience implementing developing projects all over the world. In Cambodia Fondazione ACRA is implementing an EU funded project aiming at reducing plastic bag use and improper disposal. Within the framework of this project, a comprehensive Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) campaign will soon be launched across different platforms (mass media, social media and interpersonal at market level). ACRA is currently looking to hire an experienced to fill the position below.

Job Summary:

The Communication Officer will oversee, on ACRA behalf, the overall dissemination of the BCC campaign across the different platforms and be directly responsible for managing social media and public relations. In order to carry out the assigned tasks, the Communication Officer will work in coordination with the communication agency that designed the campaign and with the other service providers involved (activation companies, media buy, etc)

Besides being engaged in the implementation of the BCC campaign, the Communication officer will additionally be responsible for the general communication of the project to the public and its stakeholders.

The position will be under the supervision of the Project Manager.

• Graduate in communication or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience in similar positions
• Proven experience in implementing and coordinating social media campaigns across different platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel.), website and social media
• Fluent in spoken and written English 

• Design and manage the social media page of the BCC campaign.
• Develop content for social media
• Revise and adjust mass media strategy, if needed
• Assist in the organization of public events
• Draft press releases
• Serve as primary contact with media and assure appropriate coverage to project events
• Contributing to the creation of communication materials for project stakeholders and the public

Terms of Contract:

9 months contract with possible extension.

Salary:

$600-$800/month based on experience.

Interested candidates who fit the minimum requirements can submit by email their CV together with a cover letter and two references through the following address. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.