Communications Knowledge Management Specialist
iDE, Cambodia
Job Description
Background
iDE is an international NGO dedicated to powering entrepreneurs to end poverty. Based in Denver, USA, we focus on agriculture and food security, climate and the environment, entrepreneurship, gender and social inclusion, resilience, and WASH. Our work stands out in the international development sector because we do not simply give handouts; instead, we build robust market ecosystems that are financially competitive, resilient to changing climate, and inclusive of marginalized people. Given access to affordable technologies, market links, and finance, iDE has shown that entrepreneurs can lift themselves out of poverty and become change agents in their communities.
Founded in 1982, and with operations in 10 countries, iDE has made an impact in the lives of nearly 37 million people, providing access to markets, boosting incomes, and improving wellbeing. By listening to every stakeholder, including producers, suppliers, retailers, and customers, iDE designs programs that overcome critical bottlenecks and develop lasting solutions. We employ more than 1,300 staff globally, 96 percent of whom are nationals or field based.
iDE has been growing prosperity for rural households in Cambodia since 1994 by building value chains and business models in agriculture, clean water, and sanitation that promote beneficial, affordable products and services. iDE Cambodia collaborates with public and private stakeholders to achieve lasting results. To date, iDE Cambodia has reached 5.8 million people with farming, business, and water and sanitation solutions.
iDE Cambodia is seeking a Communication and Knowledge Management (CKM) Specialist to support our country programs with special focus on the MFAT funded Climate Smart Commercial Horticulture (CSmart) project and the Sanitation Marketing Scale-Up Phase 3 which is jointly funded by USAID, the Stone Family Foundation, and DFAT. The CKM Specialist will oversee our internal and external communications and knowledge and content management at the strategic and implementation levels. This work should strengthen communication and knowledge-sharing between iDE staff, donors, partners, and the broader community. iDE takes pride in being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization and expects a successful candidate will embody creativity, impact orientation, and an entrepreneurial spirit in her/his attitude and approach.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with project managers and department heads, develop and oversee the implementation of the following strategies and work plans:
- Generate a landscape assessment of past strategies and approaches of iDE Cambodia, iDE Global, and other iDE country programs in the above areas (communications, marketing, etc.) and determine with Cambodia Senior Management Team (SMT) which best practices will be applied in Cambodia. Update this assessment annually or as needed.
- Review communications and knowledge management products that have been developed to date and create a digital library that contains all existing resources with space for new resources as they are developed.
- Travel to the field to collect photographs, videos, and stories from each project of iDE Cambodia and design content written and visual - for website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other print and social media, managing the work of external technical experts (e.g., photographers, videographers, designers) as needed.
- Produce slide decks, concept notes, leaflets, posters, and other communication materials for promoting iDE Cambodia’s work internally and externally, nationally and internationally.
- Produce knowledge products to communicate this information professionally and effectively with relevant stakeholders for business development and fundraising opportunities. Knowledge products to include reports, videos, press-releases, social media posts and other externally facing materials.
- Support Country Director in fundraising activities, including maintaining funder database and serving as the focal point for public relations from iDE Cambodia to all media channels, TV, radio, and other social media platforms.
Reporting and Submissions
- Assist project managers to produce and submit timely donor reports on monthly, quarterly, and yearly bases as relevant.
- Present progress updates on a regular basis to SMT
Other Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of iDE Cambodia and iDE Global's mission, vision, values, culture, and approach to development.
- Actively engage and collaborate with our iDE Global Communications Team and iDE communications staff in other countries for cross-pollination and learning.
- Actively engage with points of contact from local media outlets and the communications managers of other INGOs in Cambodia to m