Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is an independent Cambodian NGO since 2005, and registered with the Ministry of Interior.  Formerly a project of Health Unlimited UK, CHEMS was established in 1998 with the primary focus of disseminating sexual reproductive health (SRH) information and advice through Behaviour Change Techniques, including interactive mass media broadcasts and has a total of almost 9 years in developing health-based communications for the Cambodian context.  To reinforce key messages, CHEMS produces targeted mass media campaigns using television, radio, print media and community theatre.

CHEMS is now seeking a part-time expatriate Fundraiser/Technical Writer.  The contract will be for 3 months, with possibility of extension.

Functions of the post:

• Identify funding opportunities and write funding proposals (75%), including:
• Identify both in-country and international funding opportunities
• Meetings with donors in-country for funding purposes
• Brainstorm with CHEMS on proposal development, write proposals and submit to donors
• Suggest potential sponsors for CHEMS radio programming
• Conduct presentations for donors/clients as required
• Contribute to and edit reports and documents (25%), including:
• Read and edit documentary scripts
• Check/correct the English traslation/subtitles for video/TV drama productions
• Assist in writting and editing donor reports
• Produce a work plan for required activities

Experience working on or writing media-related proposals is desirable but not essential. The position is approximately three days per week.  Email to Mr. Lim Keo, Email: chems@online.com.kh, for full position description or send applications to Ms. Kim Sokuntheary at CHEMS via email ed-chems@online.com.kh  or to CHEMS office : House 170, Street 450, Toul Tumpoung 2,  Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Closing date is Thursday 7th May 2009 .Only short-listed candidates will be notified.