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Training on multi-stakeholders and facilitation skills

The volunteer will contribute to provide the strategic frameworks and practical facilitation skills needed to guide diverse groups toward collective action. 

Description

Objectives

Live & Learn Cambodia (LLC) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization with strong knowledge and expertise in livelihoods, environmental governance, sustainable natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and disaster risk reduction. Today, LLC needs volunteers to strengthen its capabilities in multi-stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills for several reasons. Engaging with diverse stakeholders is crucial for effectively addressing community challenges and fostering collaboration. Volunteers can bring fresh perspectives and expertise, helping the organization navigate complex group dynamics and ensuring that all voices are heard. Their presence will enhance the organization’s ability to design inclusive workshops, consultations, and dialogues, ultimately leading to more effective decision-making processes. By mobilizing volunteers in this area, LLC can build stronger partnerships, promote understanding among stakeholders, and drive collective action toward achieving its goals.

Action expected of the volunteer

The volunteer will support the team to:
-Analyze and map stakeholders to develop a strategic and culturally appropriate engagement plan.
-Design inclusive and results-oriented workshops, consultations, and dialogues.
-Apply a wide range of core facilitation techniques to manage group dynamics, encourage deep participation, and build consensus.
-Navigate common challenges in multi-stakeholder settings, including power imbalances and potential conflicts.
-Guide groups from discussion and agreement to the development of concrete action plans.

Note(s)

Office hours: Monday to Friday – 8.00 am – 5.30 pm
Training hours: 8.00 am – 12.30 pm (To be confirmed by the team)

Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, is a bustling urban environment. It offers a wide range of options, including local and Western restaurants as well as supermarkets. During your days off, there are numerous sites to visit, such as the Royal Palace, National Museum, Sunset River Cruise on the Mekong, Wat Phnom Temple, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Central Market, Russian Market, and more.

Type of beneficiaries

Employees of LLC

Profile of beneficiaries

University-level

English-speaking

Translator required, but will be facilitated by senior staff members.

Mixed gender; average age 25–48

Training level: intermediate (basic exposure to project management but limited formal training)

Number of volunteers required

1 volunteers

Expected motivation

Interest in supporting organizational development in a multicultural NGO context.

The partner

Our local partner

LIVE & LEARN CAMBODIA ORGANIZATION (LLC)

History

LLC was established in 2004 and registed as a local NGO in 2005 with a mission to empower local communities to improve their quality of life and foster a healthy environment. The organization’s creation was spurred by an initial assessment of the needs and perspectives of communities residing around the iconic Tonle Sap Lake, a vital ecological and economic resource for the nation. This initial engagement revealed a critical need for a holistic approach to development, one that intertwines environmental stewardship with sustainable livelihoods.

LLC founded to address the multifaceted challenges faced by many Cambodians, particularly those in rural and vulnerable situations. The organization works to combat poverty and promote sustainable development by equipping communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage their natural resources effectively and build resilient futures.

Useful informations

Welcome and transfer

The volunteer will be welcomed at Phnom Penh Airport by a member of LLC’s team and transferred to his hotel.

Arrival airport

Phnom Penh International Airport (TECHO)

Hosting

The volunteer will be staying at a hotel in Phnom Penh (individual private room, with key-lock, private bathroom) . Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be taken in hotel or restaurants nearby the office or the restaurant.
He will take a tuk-Tuk with GRAB to go to the LLC’s office (app. 25 min).