Communications Specialist

Opportunities

The Cambodian language is called “Khmer.” It is the language with the longest alphabet in the world, and it is only spoken in Cambodia/by Cambodian people. However, in the private sector and world of non-profit organizations, the ability to communicate in English is very important because much international funding and support comes from English-speaking organizations. Good marketing is also important in order to gain attention and remain professional.

Ministry Description

Serve local Christian organizations/NGOs with assistance in various forms of communications and marketing including: website development, social media presence, reports, and editing any form of communication for proper/correct English.

Length of Service

• Mid-term: two months to one year
• Long-term: two or more years

Qualifications

It is highly desirable, but not required, that applicants have a degree (or degree in progress) in communications, marketing or graphic design. Applicants should also possess effective written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail, as well as computer proficiency.

Language Requirements

Those coming 3-12 months will be required to take a short “Kickstart to Khmer” language class. Longer-term missionaries will enroll in full-time language study at the beginning of their term.

Quick Facts

• Cambodia has an estimated population of 16.49 million, up from the official 2008 census population of 13.38 million.
• Between 1975 and 1979, Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge guerrillas and their brutal form of radical communism were responsible for the deaths of up to two million Cambodians.