International Professional Writer for Global Electronics Management (GEM) Program Child Project in Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Communications |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 16th November 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Cambodia is experiencing a surge in the electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) sector, driven by both domestic consumption and foreign investment in an incipient manufacturing industry. However, adoption of circular policies and practices in the sector remains very limited and a weak e-waste management infrastructure result in growing volumes of e-waste being handled predominantly by an informal sector using environmentally unsound methods. Such practices lead to increased emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including unintentionally produced POPs (UPOPs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PDBEs), as well as mercury and other toxic substances.
This project aims to improve resource circularity and reduce the release of hazardous chemicals and wastes in the electronics value chain by addressing transformation levers (policy, infrastructure, innovation and learning, and multistakeholder dialogues) delivering results that national-level plans, policies, and incentive mechanisms for the circular electronics value chain; innovative and resource efficient products; markets to support innovation and behavior changes towards increased longevity; mechanisms to maximize reuse, repair, and material recycling; removal of hazardous waste streams in the electronics sector; knowledge management platform; and coordination and linkages among the relevant stakeholders.
The project will deliver multiple global environmental benefits (GEBs), including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (27,237 tons) and chemicals of global concern and their waste (2.7 tons of POPs and 0.3 kg of mercury removed or disposed, 20,411 tons of POPs/mercury-containing materials and products directly avoided) and POPs to air (1.7 gTEQ reduced). Other expected results include improved public health, a strengthened informal sector, and enhanced livelihoods.
- Produce GEM human interest stories
- Identify and develop compelling human interest stories that document the lived experience and results of the project for its beneficiaries, including women, informal sector workers, private sector partners, and government counterparts.
- Conduct interviews, in person or remotely, with project beneficiaries and stakeholders, applying gender-sensitive and ethical storytelling practices, including informed consent and safeguarding of interviewees.
- Draft, edit, and finalize stories in English, suitable for use by UNDP, the Ministry of Environment, and the GEM Global Program in publications, websites, and social media.
- Create content for events
- Develop written content – including briefing notes, talking points, event summaries, and press materials – to support project events, workshops, and coordination meetings, including the annual GEM Program Coordination Group Meeting and GEM Global Steering Committee Meeting.
- Support the production of materials for knowledge-sharing events organized under Component 4.
- Promote project stories
- Package and adapt human interest stories and event content for dissemination through project and GEM Global Program communication channels, including the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases, in coordination with the Communication and Knowledge Management Officer.
- Support the profile and visibility of the GEM Cambodia project in national and global fora and knowledge products, including opportunities for South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
- Support the overall coordination and management of Outcome 4.2
- Provide written inputs and editorial support for project reporting and knowledge products under Outputs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, including contributions to the GEM Coordination Platform Knowledge Repository.
- Perform other related writing and editorial duties as required by the PMU.
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
- Professional experience as a writer or journalist, with a strong portfolio of published human interest, feature, or development-sector stories for 5 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated experience writing for international organizations, donor-financed projects, or the environment/development sector; experience with UNDP or other UN agencies is an advantage.
- Experience conducting field interviews with diverse stakeholders, including vulnerable or marginalized groups, applying gender-sensitive and ethical interviewing practices.
- Experience producing content for multiple formats and channels, including web, print, social media, and press.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong storytelling, interviewing, and editing skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; Khmer language skills or the ability to work with local support/translation are desirable.
- Working knowledge of Khmer, or demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interpreter/translator and local counterparts, is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on an intermittent, output-based schedule.
- Culturally sensitive and gender-responsive approach to engagement with interviewees, particularly women and informal sector workers.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Company : | Global Electronics Management (GEM) Program Child Project in Cambodia |
| Contact Name : | General Directorate of Policy and Strategy/ Ministry of Environment |
| Email : | seylasok@gmail.com |
| Address : | Techno Heritage Building, plot No.503, Blvd (St. 3), Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
