Jobs
Internship Opportunity
| Position | : 3 National Interns (full-time and part-time) |
| Report to | : Communications Officer and Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief |
| Coordinate with | : ODC Youth-Led Project team |
| Schedule and location | : Full-time or part-time and based in Phnom Penh |
| Timeframe | : 3 months (fixed with no extension) |
Job summary
Core competencies in key areas such as life skills, leadership skills, community development skills, digital-media-information literacy, etc., play a crucial role in advancing Cambodian youths in this globalized world. Seeing the value of those competencies, Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), is initiating a paid internship program allowing Cambodian youths to equip themselves for their professional life.
By receiving coaching, mentoring, and working with ODC’s core teams, selected interns will be able to explore and realize their career pathways mainly in the field of community development through the utilization of stronger leadership skills, project management skills, report writing skills, digital-media-information literacy, and data driven journalism first-hand work experiences in response to existing demands in the current competitive environment.
ODC is calling for applications for 3 national interns from interested applicants who are committed to strengthening their career pathways with experiences from ODC. The interns will undergo skill-building activities and engage in knowledge-sharing platforms within three months, with support from ODC staff.
Expected supports from ODC:
All three interns will receive orientation sessions from each ODC team/department. Interns will have the chance to join on-the-job training and sharing sessions to build skills in areas like finance, communication, data and research, mapping, project management, and other useful technical and professional skills.
Interns will also receive personal guidance, support, and skill-sharing sessions on topics like leadership, time management, and other soft skills when needed.
Certificates of internship- endorsing skills and knowledge that interns obtain from ODC will be handed to each intern after completion.
Expected responsibilities of Interns:
- Support the design, production, and dissemination of communication materials, including social media graphics, posters, newsletters, and NIGF-related materials.
- Work with the COM & Outreach team to maximize engagement and visibility of ODC’s content.
- Capture photos and videos to document events, workshops, and other activities.
- Assist in organizing and providing logistical support for training workshops and events.
- Help draft and manage official correspondence, invitations, memos, and other partner communications.
- Provide other support as needed to ensure smooth communication and event management.
- Other tasks, if needed or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Be a senior university student or fresh graduate in media and communications or related major.
- Be positive and committed to self-development in spite of adversity.
- Be committed to having a positive impact on community development.
- Positive attitude in working to meet tight deadlines is required.
- Non-judgmental attitude to work with people with different backgrounds is required.
- Willingness to respect and work within ODC principles and ODC code of conduct.
Application information:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV with at least one referee, by using the contact details below:
- Deadline for submitting applications is on November 13th, 2025 at 5:00pm Phnom Penh time
- Email Subject of the application: National Intern – [Communications and Outreach]
- Applications will be accepted by email ONLY: recruitment@opendevcam.net
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- ODC does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
- Note: Maximum file size for attachments is only 5MB
For more detail information, please contact to contact@opendevcam.net.
