JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP) was formally initiated in October 1992 and legally registered with the Ministry of the Interior (MoI) in 1999 in the field of civic and peace education, and youth empowerment. The main goal of YRDP is to empower youth to become active responsible citizens with a better quality of life through taking concrete initiative actions and motivating others to promote sustainable peace, justice, and promotion of democratic society.
Project Assistant for Democratic Citizenship Education for Youth. This position is expected to start as soon as possible with a salary between USD 368.00 to USD 412.00.
Main Responsibilities:
• Mobilize youth to attend the training/workshop and other activities of the project,
• Facilitate exposure trips for young social activists to impacted communities;
• Assist logistically with the EYEs program manager in conducting Democratic Governance and Active Citizenship courses in Phnom Penh and other provinces;
• Assist the program staff to find the key youth for radio talks-shows and online shows;
• Participate actively in technical meetings of the project and program;
• Prepare the budget and settlement cash advance for implementing activities;
• Write training/activity reports in Khmer or English.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• BA in a related field such as Human Rights, Law, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and Environment
• At least one-year experience working with NGOs as a full-time staff or volunteer
• Good teamwork and highly motivated to work directly with university youth
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to question and change one’s own ideas and habits
• Good at interpersonal skills: Communication, problem-solving, facilitation, time and task management with high morale, and good characteristics
• Good at writing and speaking both English and Khmer.
Currently, we are seeking for national candidates to fulfill the vacant positions below:
Interested candidates need to send a CV and cover letter to the YRDP via e-mail: info@yrdp.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Female candidates, former and current youth of YRDP, are strongly encouraged to apply. Closing date for application: January 26th, 2024,by 5 p.m.
