Clear Cambodia

Community Development Officer

GeneralPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Cambodia

Job Type

FULLTIME

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Non-profit / NGO

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

Lead the planning, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of holistic transformation activities that strengthen community participation, local partnerships, and sustainable community development.
Closely with provincial project staff to ensure holistic transformation activities are effectively integrated into WASH project implementation.
Coordinate field-based activities, including engaging and supporting church partners, facilitating training, planning and monitoring activities, and collaborating with local leaders and community-based organizations.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local leaders, church partners, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen community participation and support sustainable, community-led development.
Facilitate capacity-building activities for local pastors, church partners, and community stakeholders to enhance leadership, community engagement, and the sustainability of project outcomes.
Coordinate community engagement activities to promote positive values, hope, healthy relationships, and inclusive participation.
Facilitate the formation and strengthening of community that promote mutual learning, care, and participation.
Promote local ownership of community initiatives and strengthen community nets to ensure long- term sustainability beyond the project period.
Monitor implementation progress and document lessons learned, success stories, community outcomes, and the growth of community-based , including home fellowship.
Prepare regular reports on community engagement and holistic transformation results, including trainings conducted with communities and opportunities created for Gospel sharing through WASH-related activities.
Coordinate values-based fellowship, staff engagement, and reflection activities that strengthen the organization's values-based culture and contribute to staff well-being.
Support activities that promote team, integrity, respect, compassion, and servant leadership among staff.
Assist management in organizing staff learning, reflective sessions, and well-being initiatives.
Contribute to a supportive and collaborative ing environment and perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Mature al faith and demonstrated values-based leadership in community or organizational settings.
Experience in church or community leadership roles is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Theology, or a related field.
Additional training in community development, leadership, facilitation, or related areas is an advantage.
Functional proficiency in English (speaking and understanding required).
Fluency in Khmer (speaking, reading, and writing).
Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
Good interal skills, including influencing, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication.
Leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications).
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
High integrity, accountability, honesty, and professionalism.
Strong team and relationship-building ability.
Respectful, patient, flexible, and culturally sensitive in ing with diverse communities.
Willingness to travel to project sites and remote communities.
Emotional maturity and ability to collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to ride a motorbike for field travel when required.
Open and supportive of faith-based organizational values and community engagement approach.

Required Skills

Values-based leadershipCommunity leadershipOrganizational leadershipPlanningCoordinationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsInfluencingNegotiationCross-cultural communicationLeadershipMentoringFacilitationBasic computer literacyMicrosoft Office applicationsIntegrityAccountabilityHonestyProfessionalismTeam building