JOB DESCRIPTION Functional Title: Khm

POSITION INFORMATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Functional Title: Khmer Writer
Post Level: GS-6
Reports to: Chief of Public Affairs Section
Location: Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
(ECCC)
BACKGROUND
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) is tasked to bring to trial
senior leaders of the Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most responsible for the
crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) is overall responsible for media relations as well as outreach
and public information activities on behalf of the ECCC, and it supports and coordinates the
public representation of all organs of the Court. PAS is in need of an experienced writer to
produce attractive public information materials for key target audiences, especially as it is
about to publish a new monthly Khmer magazine to send key messages to the local
population more effectively.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Public Affairs Section and direct supervision of
the Public Affairs Officer (international) and Press Officer (national), the incumbent will be
responsible for the following duties:
� Write, edit and proofread texts (mainly in Khmer but also in English) for ECCC public
information materials such as the monthly supplement, booklet, one-off magazines,
newsletters, brochures, leaflets, fact sheets, website and Intranet;
� Pro-actively seek opportunities to submit news/feature articles for external
publications such as newspaper ads and op-eds, and draft texts for submission;
� Assist with the preparation for press releases;
� Translate the English texts to Khmer and vice versa for publications;
� Act as an interpreter for international staff when conducting interviews;
� Assist with the presentation of graphics/photos and the layout of the public
information materials;
� Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisors or when required by the Chief of
Public Affairs Section
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COMPETENCIES
Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to research and write reader-friendly articles of the
highest quality on both legal and non-legal topics for the general population as the target
audience.
Communication: Excellent writing skills in Khmer and English, and ability to explain complex
legal issues in plain language easily understood by lay persons.
Team Work: Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a multi-cultural and ethnic
environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, organise and prioritize work effectively, and
work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
� Completion of secondary education with special training or
work experience in journalism. University degree in the field of
communications or relevant fields desirable.
Work Experiences: � 3 to 4 years of work experience in a relevant field, preferably
in journalism as a writer/editor for Khmer/English publications.
� Good knowledge of relevant computer applications and
English and Khmer typing skills (Unicode)
� Proficiency in desktop publishing softwares (InDesign,
QuarkXpress, or Publisher) is an advantage
Language
Proficiency:
JOB DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATION
Incumbent (if applicable)
Name
Supervisor
Name
Chief of Section
Name
� High proficiency in English with Khmer as a mother tongue
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Date
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