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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Technical Specialist for Marketing

World Vision International is an international Christian Humanitarian Organization working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation and seek justice. We are global community with a purpose – to bring about positive change in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.

In Cambodia, approximately 2.8 million children benefit from World Vision’s work each year. For over 40 years, we have been committed to child well-being in Cambodia. We have 40 Area Programs in 10 provinces across Cambodia. We work with communities with programs designed to assist them achieve their vision for their community.

Are you ready to be a change maker?

Our Cambodia Office is seeking for one (01) qualified candidate to fill in the position below

Position: Technical Specialist for Marketing

Location: National Office

Contract: UDC- Undefined Duration Contract

Salary: Negotiable

1. POSITION DESCRIPTION:

CAST-Cambodia is a five-year project funded by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food for Progress (FFPr). CAST-Cambodia aims to promote the commercialization of aquaculture products in Cambodia by improving productivity and trade in domestic and international markets. This aim will be achieved through increasing efficiency in aquaculture operations, improving quality and accessibility of inputs (seed and feed), better market linkages, and enabling environment (services, policy, financing). The project is implemented by ASA/WISHH in partnership with WVI, KSU, Auburn University, RUA/CE SAIN, and other national and international partners targeting six provinces of Cambodia including Kandal, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Battambang, and Pursat.

The Technical Specialist for Marketing will support the implementation of Activity 8: Improved marketing and branding. This activity is designed to increase access to high-value markets by raising consumer awareness of high-quality, Cambodian-grown, freshwater aquaculture fish, and strengthening buyer-seller linkages along the value chain. Consumer awareness campaigns will be implemented at a national scale. Efforts to create buyer-seller linkages will focus on several links od the value chain located in project’s targeted geographies.

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raise consumer awareness of high-quality, Cambodian-grown, freshwater aquaculture fish through promotional campaigns and other mass-communication tools and media mix strategies

• Provide support for the development of a sustainable marketing and branding strategy for the aquaculture industry in order to promote sales of high-quality aquaculture products and by-products

• Strengthen buyer-seller linkages along the value chain in order to increase sales and information share

• Develop positioning and differentiation plans, in conjunction with project beneficiaries/ stakeholders, to create awareness of Cambodian aquaculture products, in partnership with public and private sector actors

• Provide technical assistance to the different value chain actors including the Aquaculture Association for building capacities in marketing & sales, information gathering, analysis, and use

• Identify gaps and facilitate the recruitment of consultants or consulting firms to facilitate Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA) or other market assessments that will inform the marketing and branding strategies

III. REQUIREMENTS:

As part of the World Vision International-Cambodia mandate requirements for new staff, all candidates who are offered job are required to produce Local Police Clearance Certificate prior to date of joining in the organization.

1. At least 3+ years programme management experience in an international development organization

2. At least 1+ years of experience in the relevant field of work specializing marketing

3. Bachelors in marketing, communications, business administration, international business, international trade, marketing or similar field.

4. Certification/ training in advertising, promotional campaigns,

5. Proven ability to lead functionally

6. Demonstrated facilitation and collaboration skills

7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

8. Excellent relational skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment.

9. Ability to analyse and solve problems, innovate, persuade, network and negotiate

10. Knowledge awareness of a specific WVI ministry sector

11. Strong strategic and operational planning skills and ability to priorities and handle multiple tasks

12. Ability to work gracefully under pressure

13. Able to work as part of a team as a positive contributor.

14. Fluency in English required, knowledge of the Khmer language an asset, or willingness to learn it

15. Demonstrated experience in programme or project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing

1HOW TO APPLY

1. Please copy JOB Tittle: Technical Specialist for Marketing to be your email subject ONLY and attach your completed Application Form, CV and Cover Letter to Email: [email protected] 2. Please follow this link for WV Application Form.

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All applications should be sent in soft copy (word document or PDF)

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.

WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date 09 May 2023

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only