WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) CAMBODIA PROGRAM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Strategic Communications Consultant (1 Post)
The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries.
WCS has been working in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia since 1999, providing technical advice and support for the conservation of key habitats and species across the country.
The WCS Cambodia program is growing rapidly! We are expanding our team and are looking for applications from qualified candidates to fill the following consultancy position. A detailed job description of the position is attached.
- Strategic Communications Consultant (1 Post) Click Here for full Job Description
- Duty Station: Phnom Penh Office may be asked to travel to Mondulkiri, Cambodia
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on experience in communications. A background in conservation communications or similar fields is preferred but not required. Key qualifications and skills include:
- A minimum of five years experience in strategic communications, with a proven track record of developing and implementing impactful strategies across diverse audiences and media platforms.
- Strong ability to distill complex, technical, or scientific information into clear, compelling messaging tailored to specific audiences.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, Indigenous communities, and academic or NGO partners, preferably in cross-cultural contexts.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Interest in conservation, Indigenous Peoples, or development issues is a plus.
- Familiarity with working in Cambodia or the broader Greater Mekong region is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Khmer is a bonus.
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF that includes a CV, cover letter, and financial proposal. The PDF must also contain two work samples that demonstrate your relevant experience. Examples of work samples include links to websites you have created, social media channels you have managed, print materials, reports, blogs, or other communications products.
If your proposed timeline differs from the one provided above, please include a clear explanation and justification in your financial proposal.
Please send your application to email cprak@wcs.org by December 30, 2024 at 5:00PM.
About WCS contact address:
House No. 21 Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
Phone: 023 217 205