JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
#442-JA-016-09/MCH
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPENING DATE: September 16,2009
CLOSING DATE: October 02,2009

RACHA is a local NGO primarily funded by USAID to implement broad-based community Maternal and Child Health program in Cambodia for FY 2009-2013. It is currently seeking qualified Cambodian national for the positions of Deputy Executive Director for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (DED-MNCH) and Deputy Executive Directors for Community Health Mobilization (DED-CHM).
POSITION: PROGRAM & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, PRODA (1 Position)
CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM
DUTY STATION: PHNOM PENH HEAD OFFICE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program & Resource Development Assistant (PRODA) shall assist in planning and coordinating program and resource development for RACHA. He/she will work closely with technical adviser in seeking new funding opportunities, writing proposal and grant application. He/she shall assist in developing RACHA fundraising strategy and maintain a network of donor organizations and inform the ED on institutional fundraising developments.

  • Ensure efficient management of internal and external communication and provide accurate and timely information to RACHA executives and staff.
  • Act as secretariat and take down minutes during meetings.
  • Supervise translators and enhance their translation skills.
  • Work closely with fundraising technical adviser.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and support fundraising activities and special events;
  • Assist in the implementation of annual fundraising plan (work with senior advisors on fund raising specialist) to align data collection and management of activities and in implementing point of entry events/opportunities;
  • Facilitate collaboration with donors, NGOs, and in developing working relationship with SMG and senior advisors, develop a system for regular updates on donations and other focused support activities;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new committee member orientation to the team.
QUALIFICATIONS FACTORS:
  • Advanced University degree in Business Management (MBA, MPH or equivalent degree in economics preferred);
  • At least 5 years experience in assisting technical and managerial functions.
  • Demonstrated institutional fundraising skills and with working knowledge in database administration;
  • Result oriented and has ability to work collaboratively with other staff and unit team leaders
  • Ability to interact with a broad range of personalities, have good humor; upbeat and positive attitude.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in Khmer and English
  • Analytical skills and strong documentation and report writing ability
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office, Internet and data processing.
  • Highly motivated and with ability to work independently and efficiently.
  • With experience working in  humanitarian aid/international development and nonprofit organizations preferred;
TO APPLY:

Candidates who are interested in applying for the above positions MUST submit a current detailed resume or curriculum vitae with a cover letter and, please indicate the POSITION and in your application and send to:
PERSONNEL OFFICE, RACHA-PHNOM PENH
#160, Street 71, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh,
Tel: 023-213 724. e-mail: csatharidh@racha.org.kh
(Closing date for the position: October 2, 2009)
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Submitted CVs will not be returned.