Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant

The U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh is seeking an individual for the Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant position for the Program Office, USAID/Cambodia.
The incumbent serves as the Mission’s Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant, and is responsible for assisting the DOC Specialist in the development and implementation of the Mission’s public information program under the general supervision of USAID/Cambodia’s Program Officer or his/her designee. The goal of the public information program is to increase awareness and understanding by key audiences of the objectives, policies and achievements of USAID’s assistance programs.
Salary: The annual salary range for this position is USD 14,914 - 23,117.
Required Qualifications • A bachelor’s degree in the field of English, marketing, journalism, mass communications, social media technology, communications, public relations, or international development. • Three (3) years of experience in international development with duties that included communications or media/public relations or related administrative management. At least one year of this experience should have been with an international/local organization or development donor. • Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Khmer are required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Application Procedure The application deadline is September 25, 2015.Interested candidates must submit applications by email to [email protected] using the “Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174)” form. The application form and complete details on this position can be found at http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/employment_opportunities.html.
Note: All Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.