JOBS RECRUITMENT

COSECAM is the Coalition of 20 NGOs, aiming to Address (Sexual) Exploitation of Children in Cambodia. It has been awarded a large 3-year European Union fund (2008-2010) to implement the Protection Program of children and youth from trafficking and irregular migration, under a project called “Creating a Legal and Sustainable Environment for Trafficked Human Beings in and from Cambodia” (CETHCam). Now we are seeking for qualified Cambodian Nationals to fill the challenging vacant positions:

1. Advocacy Program Officer  – One position

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible in advocacy program development, draft work plan and implement its activities accordingly
• Develop & manage child protection system to ensure that its project objectives are highly achieved 
• Follow-up and monitor the progress and achievements of implementation; adjust work plan to ensure that it will be more practical & achievable, if necessary. 
• Coordinate and support the exploration & promotion of coordinated approach of child victim assistance. 
• Take part in &manage the joint research project activities in the area of child trafficking and exploitation, which can be commissioned by COSECAM or collaborated with other NGOs.   
• Prepare program update and annual reports as requested by donors; and having a good skill to be a resource person for some events like meeting, conference or workshop.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in laws or other equivalences
• At least 3 years of working experience in related field, in particular project management.
• Preferred work experience in trafficking and/or human rights issues
• Good skills of coordination, networking and reporting; good team player and able to inspire others
• Good commands of English language both speaking and writing.
• Social maturity with age should be above 30 years old.
• Willing to work in times of stress, odd hours and during weekends and able to undertake occasional travel to provinces.

2. Technical Coordination Unit Coordinator (TCUC) – One position

Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting-up TCU, recruitment of other unit staff, and developing work plans
• Network with international organizations, UN agencies, Government Institutions, and other NGO stakeholders; regarding the framework of National Task Force combating humans trafficking.
• Develop, introduce, execute, monitor and expand the Child Protection System
• Facilitate the consultation with partners, coalition members and other stakeholders
• Draft and execute program policies, procedures, approaches and mechanisms
• Prepare Progress and Annual Reports about the Unit and present achievements relating to the work of CETHCam to others as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor or Master in Development, preferable in social sciences or other equivalences
• Minimum 5 years experience in developing social systems and mechanisms, preferably in child protection.
• Analytical and systematic thinking and skills in problem resolution
• Familiar with working procedures of International Organizations, and United Nations 
• Able to lead and inspire a good teamwork; and proficiency in spoken and written English
• Willing to work odd hours and during weekends, and regularly travel to provinces

3. Application Procedures:

Interested candidates are requested to submit in person a set of documents including: a cover letter, resume with three references and recent photograph to: COSECAM Office, #594, 5th floor, Phnom Penh Centre. The Closing date for applications is Friday, 9th May, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications by email will not be accepted. Previous applicants for TCUC Position need no to apply. The successful candidates will be offered an attractive salary and benefit package. Women applicants are encouraged to apply.