Head of Communications and Knowledge Management

WWF-Cambodia _ Head of Communications and Knowledge Management

Location: Phnom Penh

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

What we do

WWF is working on the ground across the Asia-Pacific region to conserve biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife

WWF’s mission in Cambodia is to ensure that there will be strong participation and support from all people to conserve the country’s rich biological diversity. The WWF-Cambodia conservation programme that started more than 20 years ago is implemented in 2 landscapes – Eastern Plains Landscape (EPL) and Mekong Flooded Forest (MFF) Landscape and built over the following 4 pillars of interventions: (1) Securing Landscape Integrity and Sustaining Conservation and Livelihood Development, (2) Freshwater and Sustainable Hydropower, (3) Protected Area Management and Conservation Research and (4) Sustainable Financing – Green Economy.  

About WWF-Cambodia

Since 2005, WWF-Cambodia has had a strong presence in the MFF landscape, establishing productive partnerships with both national and sub-national government officials. In addition, WWF- Cambodia has a proven track-record of success using a landscape approach for protected area management, biodiversity conservation, policy advocacy. WWF-Cambodia has focused its conservation efforts under the following five pillars 1) Community engagement, 2) Protect area and law enforcement, 3) Biodiversity monitoring and research, 4) Public sector engagement, and 5) Private sector engagement.

We are looking for a committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Head of Communications and Knowledge Management

Major Function:

The Head of Communications and Knowledge Management leads WWF-Cambodia’s overall communications and knowledge development unit. He/she implements strategies and plans and liaises with WWF network offices, WWF partners, and external stakeholders for timely and effective capturing and sharing of lessons and using them for advocating and influencing conservation outcomes. The position will regularly work with all relevant WWF-Cambodia technical teams (policy, programme development, M&E, research and project leads) and landscape teams for development of communication materials and knowledge sharing and management. This role will train WWF- Cambodia staff on media relations, crisis and risk communications, storytelling, internal communications and other key communication functions as needed. Most importantly, this role will develop a clear vision for WWF-Cambodia and develop innovative, proactive communications strategies that move the organisation’s conservation agenda and take it to a higher level of awareness and success.

Requirement:

• An advanced degree in the fields of communications, public relations, journalism, media relations or in other relevant fields.
• At least 5 years practical experience in communications and public relations, 3 years of which should be in Cambodia.
• Experience in developing a communications action plan for international organizations.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment.
• Basic knowledge of environmental and conservation issues in Cambodia is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience of leading and implementing initiatives around evidence generation and knowledge use at an organizational level, in a large and complex organization and/or network.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to serve a radar function for the organisation – anticipating issues and opportunities in advance and developing proactive responses, content and campaigns to address them.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and extreme tact in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills with the ability to manage and interact at all levels in an international, multicultural and multilingual organization.
• Passionate about wildlife and conservation with the ability to galvanize the WWF network and broader community around a shared agenda.
• Excellent people skills, with proven ability to motivate others and work collaboratively requiring strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organisation: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

How to apply:

Email WWF-Job Application Form, your CV and Cover Letter (max. one page for Cover letter) to: [email protected] . Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of November 19th, 2023.

Applicants need to name the position title (i.e. Head of Communications and Knowledge Management) when submitting applications under the subject in email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and submitted documents will not be returned. WWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, Ethnic Minorities and people with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered regardless of the requirements of the position.

We do not tolerate sexual misconduct within or outside of work and imbed child protection in all we do. Protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse and child protection are fundamental to our relationships, including employment, we only recruit people who are suitable to work with other staff and communities. We will use the reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with our expectations.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted