
Communication and Information Programme Officer
Category | Grade:Professional | SC-9Deadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:1366821557Posted on:16 Jul 2026
Overview
Supports UNESCO Cambodia's Communication and Information Unit by coordinating programme activities on press freedom, media development, journalist safety, digital transformation and media literacy.
Department: Communication & Information Unit
Languages
Required: English, Khmer
Job Functions
- Communications, Media and Advocacy
- Programme and Project Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support design and implementation of Communication and Information programme activities in Cambodia
- Prepare correspondence and follow up with ministries and partners
- Identify local implementing partners and monitor project activities
- Develop needs assessments, technical papers and policy briefs on access to information and freedom of expression
- Organise meetings, workshops and trainings with logistical and administrative materials
- Support procurement and supervision of consultants, experts and service providers
- Collect, compile and analyse data on media development and freedom of expression
- Prepare project briefs, progress reports and public information outputs in English and Khmer
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in communications, journalism, media studies, international relations, public policy or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in programme coordination in an international organisation, UN system or NGO setting
- Substantive knowledge and experience in media development, press freedom, journalist safety or related areas
- Familiarity with digital transformation, media and information literacy, AI ethics or digital inclusion in Cambodia or the region
- Experience engaging government, civil society, media organisations or international partners
- Excellent written and oral English and Khmer
Skills
Programme CoordinationMedia DevelopmentPress FreedomJournalist SafetyDigital TransformationMedia and Information LiteracyPolicy BriefingStakeholder EngagementData AnalysisPublic Information
Additional info
- Service contract for 11 months
- Application requires an employment history form, expression of interest letter and updated CV
- Application deadline is 7 August 2026 Cambodia Time