Job offer: Public Relations and Promotion Specialist

The Secretariat Office for the Master Plan to Develop Preah Sihanouk Province into a Model Multi-Purpose SEZ and to transform Cambodia’s Coastal Provinces into a Comprehensive Economic Corridor is tasked with coordinating and implementing strategic initiatives to foster sustainable development in the coastal provinces in Cambodia. The Master Plan focuses on turning Preah Sihanouk into a regional economic hub while leveraging the potential of other coastal provinces Kampot, Koh Kong and Kep.

In this context, the Secretariat Office is looking for highly skilled professionals to support the implementation and coordination of the Master Plan. We are seeking to recruit for the following positions:

Public Relations and Promotion Specialist is essential for driving local engagement, enhancing brand presence, and increasing inflow of tourists and investors within the coastal provinces. This role requires a blend of creativity, data-driven decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively plan, execute, and optimize promotional activities. The Public Relations and Promotion Specialist is expected to bring small- and large-scale investors within the targeted period and numbers.

Duties

• Develop and implement strategic promotional campaigns to attract tourists and investors to coastal provinces, highlighting the competitive advantages, special incentives, and growth opportunities in the region.
• Assist the Technical Leads in Coastal Provinces to serve as the primary point of contact for potential investors, providing information on specific benefits, regulations, infrastructure, and available services available in each location.
• Work together with Technical Leads in Coastal Provinces to plan and execute investor forums, site visits, and business networking events to showcase the investment potential of the province to both local and international stakeholders.
• Enhance social media platforms to distribute contents, and to promote and engage with public and private sectors
• Create high-quality and innovative marketing materials, brochures, and digital content that effectively communicate the opportunities within coastal area.
• Work closely with government agencies, private companies, and financial institutions to ensure responsive service and good public-private partnership.
• Continuously engage with private sectors and investors within the designated location, addressing their concerns and providing support to facilitate their business operations and expansion.
• Promote investment projects that align with Master Plan, ensuring that investments within the province comply to regulatory standards.
• Design and execute communication strategies to promote the SEZ and coastal development projects.
• Manage media relations and organize promotional events to showcase project milestones.
• Build relationships with local and international media outlets to increase the visibility of the Master Plan initiatives.
• Work closely with government bodies to ensure coherent messaging and branding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in digital marketing, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in urban planning, investment promotion, economic development, or a similar role, preferably within a special economic zone or public sector context.
• Strong knowledge of investment regulations, market trends, and business development practices.
• Proven ability to create and execute marketing and promotional strategies for investment zones.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with high-level stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and experience in organizing events, trade missions, or investment forums.
• Strong ability to bring innovation and creativity in promotional activities.
• High proficiency in English language and/or Chinese (more preferable).