Job offer: Community Development Staff

Exceed-worldwide, a United Kingdom-based INGO that provides rehabilitation and community support services to persons with disabilities, is recruiting a Cambodia national for the position of Community Development Staff, one staff base in Kampong Chhnang center and one base in Preah Sihanouk center.

Salary: Start $250 and $270 after probation

The successful candidate will be required to comply with Exceed Worldwide’s policies:

• Child Protection Policy.
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Assault and Harassment (PSEAH).
• Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI).
• Fraud and Corruption policies.

Duties

• Join the team to conduct the community survey, survey, holding community meetings, making client referrals and arranging transport for clients to attend the Centres.
• Identifies and supports children with disabilities to mainstream schools, advocating with teachers and client’s families and where required assists schools to improve physical access for children.
• Is able to work with the community to develop Self Help Group.
• Work with other organizations for ongoing assistance.
• Always conducts disability rights programs and advocates for people with disabilities and their families.
• Refers person with disability to vocational training programs and undertakes follow-up training.
• Work with employers to assist people to find employment and other skills training opportunities and assist with special day.

Requirements

• Cambodia National
• Baccalaureate required; tertiary study an advantage or has knowledge and experience about community-based rehabilitation.
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a good understanding of disability rights issues
• Is self-motivated.
• Is able to work in a team and follow instructions and can work independently in the community
• Can demonstrate a concern for ensuring people with disabilities gain successful outcomes
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities and training as required.
• Education to Baccalaureate level
• Good standard of written and spoken Khmer
• Has some understanding of written and spoken English
• Has computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Can ride a motorbike.