Training on communication and advocacy

In the rural northeast regions of Cambodia, support for isolated communities whose livelihoods rely on natural resources, such as forests, is limited. Nevertheless, it is crucial to provide assistance for the sustainable development of these communities to ensure the preservation of Cambodia’s rich biodiversity.
The Development and Partnership in Action (DPA) works to empower and support impoverished and vulnerable individuals, enhance community resilience, foster engagement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and advocate for an enabling environment for sustainable development. For instance, DPA assists local communities in the management of natural resources. Today, DPA is supported by European donors from Germany, Belgium, Spain, Scotland, France, Canada, the EU, and the Netherlands. However, with the context of the war in Ukraine, the Gaza situation, and the impact of the tariff war, there is huge pressure on these countries and their funding agencies. Thus, international donors and funding agencies have indicated that they are affected by the current situation, with may be a projected 25% decrease in funding due to this context. DPA is currently writing proposals and working to reach out for new opportunities. Therefore, to enhance their visibility to donors and improve their image during these challenging times, DPA aims at strengthening its communication, visibility, and advocacy efforts. It is essential to mobilize volunteers to enhance the skills of the communication officer and team members, including the director.

The volunteer intervention should encompass the following topics: · -Analyzing the communication policy drafted by DPA;
-Assessing DPA’s actual practices on communication and the tools developped by the NGO;
-Training DPA and providing support to the team in implementing the communication policy.
-Enhancing the organization’s practices on these issues by producing, whenever possible, deliverables that support the organization’s communication efforts.

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.

The beneficiaries of the training will be 4 members of DPA’s team, the communication and engagement officer, the director and projects managers.The beneficiaries have short experience in communication. The English level of the participants is good.

The volunteer will be welcomed at Phnom Penh Airport by a member of DPA’s team.

Phnom Penh

The volunteer will be staying at a hotel near DPA’s office in Phnom Penh (individual private room, with key-lock, private bathroom) Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be taken in hotel or restaurants nearby.

Volunteer should bring a laptop.