Job Opportunity

Position: 12^th CIFF’s Communication officer

Bophana Center (ARPAA), not-for-profit local association, runs a project called Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF). CIFF is Cambodia’s largest international film and cultural event. Initiated in 2010, it acts as a catalyst for the film sector initiative gathering more than 30,000 participants each year. CIFF also acts as a bridge between Cambodia and the world through the universal language of film and culture; CIFF also promotes the circulations of films within the region and promotes Cambodian productions.

We are now looking for a Cambodian national to join us as Communication officer for the 12^th Cambodia International Film Festival from April 24, 2023 until June 9, 2023.

Duties and responsibility:

• ●　To lead on developing CIFF’s marketing and communication strategies for 12^th CIFF
• ●　To develop and implement the CIFF communications campaign, including the production of relevant publicity materials, marketing collateral, online content, press releases, social media and e-newsletters in the support of audience development goals for CIFF
• ●　To recruit, brief and manage relevant communications suppliers to support on deliver of festival campaign activity including PR, Design Agency, Documentation crew
• ●　To develop an effective social media strategy for 12^th CIFF
• ●　To deliver and implement the onsite promotion and signage for CIFF including the distribution of materials with festival partners
• ●　To lead on all digital and online platform development and management, providing editorial oversite, ensuring CIFF website and social medial channels are up to date with CIFF content
• ●　To manage and develop the relationship with festival partners, press and media contacts, audience development and marketing partners, and external agencies
• ●　To work closely with festival and touring partners to ensure that they have a positive experience and that their business needs are met in relation to communication opportunities through the effective delivery of agreed activity
• ●　To manage CIFF’s contact databases including all mailing lists, ensuring they are up to date, and appropriately used considering relevant data protection legislation
• ●　To lead on planning and delivery of hospitality events such as receptions and private or press views
• ●　In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, take responsibility for ensuring that any communications activity is on budget, on time and on target
• ●　To undertake other duties relevant to the role as may be required.

Requirements:

• ●　At least 3-year experience in media, communications, public relations, or other relevant discipline
• ●　Experience of working across partnerships or multi organization projects
• ●　Well organized and able to deliver work on time
• ●　Knowledge in digital storytelling
• ●　Communication skills including team work, group discussion and conflict management
• ●　Good command of Khmer and English Language (verbal and written)
• ●　Multi-tasking ability, self-motivated/patient and work under pressure
• ●　Computer literacy (word, excel, PowerPoint and social media …)

Interested candidates can send their CV with Cover Letter to ​info@bophana.org and piseth.tieng@bophana.org or to the address #64, Street 200 (Okhna Men), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be notified for the interview.

Deadline: April 17, 2023

ARPAA is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workplace, and encourages all candidates, respective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

ARPAA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and ARPAA, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. ARPAA also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Cambodge & Culture : Centre Bophana, l’histoire du Ballet Royal et la vie de S.A.R Buppha Devi bientôt accessibles au public

Le Centre Bophana a reçu cette semaine une donation de plusieurs dizaines de cassettes vidéo d’archives contenant, entre autres, une série sur le Ballet Royal cambodgien et la vie de la regrettée princesse Buppha Devi.

Christophe Gargiulo et Chea Sopheap

Outres les 11 épisodes de 26 minutes chacun préalablement diffusées sur les chaînes locales CTN et CNC il y a une quinzaine d’années, les rushs originaux des interviews de la princesse, de ses danseuses et de son entourage ont également été données au centre. A cela s’ajoute également quelques documentaires « oubliés » tels l’ouverture du premier marché de nuit à Siem Reap, le marathon de Kep en 2007, les premiers spectacles d’Angkor, le premier festival photo de Phnom Penh et bien d’autres encore qui raviront certainement les amateurs d’archives et d’histoire.

En tout plusieurs dizaines d’heures de documentaires et rushes sur le pays qui vont être traitées par le centre et qui feront l’objet de diffusions ou s’inscriront dans d’autres projets de Bophana.

« Nous sommes ravis de ce geste, en particulier pour les films concernant la princesse, j’ai pu visionner quelques séquences lors du transfert des cassettes en digital et certaines sont plutôt belles », déclarait Chea Sopheap le directeur du centre.

Le réalisateur qui nous a donné ces films, Christophe Gargiulo, nous a aussi donné libre accès à sa photothèque sur le Ballet Royal et il est probable que nous en exposerons quelques-unes lors du prochain Festival International du Film du Cambodge.

« A ces débuts, Bophana diffusait déjà quelques-uns de mes films et je suis vraiment heureux aujourd’hui de pouvoir contribuer à leur démarche de sauvegarde du patrimoine audio-visuel. Nous essaierons de proposer un condensé de 26 minutes de la série sur le Ballet et la princesse pour le prochain festival du film. Pour la série complète, j’aimerais qu’un jour il soit possible de l’avoir en anglais et français car elle est actuellement en langue khmère », indique M.Gargiulo, plus connu aujourd’hui pour le magazine Cambodge Mag mais qui a eu auparavant une carrière de producteur réalisateur et dont quelques séries ont été diffusés sur les différentes chaînes France Télévisions et,via le réseau MediaCorp, au Japon, à Singapour et en Corée du Sud.

A propos

Co-fondé par le réalisateur cambodgien Rithy Panh, le Centre Bophana collecte des documents audio-visuels portant sur le Cambodge, et offre au public un accès libre aux données numériques constituant cet héritage unique. La qualité et la diversité de la base de données attire un public large et varié d’enseignants, d’étudiants, chercheurs, touristes, ONG et journalistes. Ces archives sont également mises en valeur à travers les conférences, débats, expositions et ateliers de formation organisés par le Centre. Bophana forme aussi des jeunes Cambodgiens dans le cinéma, l’audio-visuel et les nouveaux médias, inspirant ainsi des productions significatives sur leur propre culture. Lieu d’échanges et d’interaction, le centre Bophana soutient également la création sous toutes ses formes en accueillant des artistes : nous créons les archives de demain.

The Board of Directors and management team of the Bophana Audiovisual Resource Center are commissioning a consultant to conduct an assessment of the following issues:

1. The effectiveness of the Bophana Center’s current policy and procedures to prevent sexual harassment.
2. Recommendations for change to relevant policies (including the development of a new whistle-blower policy), processes, and training program.
3. Guidance on the expansion of its Human Resources Department.
4. Development of a Code of Conduct that will define acceptable behaviors and social norms that all individuals (staff, students, and visitors of the Bophana Center) should adopt on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• – A master’s degree in gender studies, anthropology or relevant disciplines.
• – At least 5 years working in the non-profit sector and with international partners.
• – At least 5 years’ proven experience conducting monitoring and evaluation work focused on issues such as gender inclusion, prevention
• – Substantial experience working in Cambodia.

COMPETENCIES

• – Personal integrity and transparency.
• – Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
• – Strong technical and analytical skills and demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.
• – Quantitative and qualitative data management skills.
• – Excellent ability to synthesize, understand and communicate sensitive and complex issues effectively to non-English speakers.
• – Ability to work in a team, develop synergies and establish effective working relations.
• – Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• – Excellent organizational skills and proficient time management skills.
• – Fluency in Khmer is preferable.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The assignment entails a maximum of 60 days of work to be undertaken between January and March 9^th 2023 at the latest. The assignment may involve short travels. Specific dates and locations will be developed jointly with the Bophana Center’s Founder, Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Directors.

The Evaluator is to be identified and contracted no later than December 21, 2022.

Work to commence no later than January 9, 2023 and to conclude no later than March 9, 2023.

In addition to the retainer, all travel, accommodation and meal costs will be provided by Bophana Center.

For additional details, including Scope of Work, Methodology and Deliverables, see Terms of Reference.

To apply, please send a detailed cover letter and a CV to the following address:

sopheap.chea@bophana.org indicating “Bophana Assessment” in the email subject line.

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