Program Intern

Department purpose: Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. There are currently 21 member organizations working in 79 countries. We have a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Cambodia is working towards a future where Cambodians, especially women and youth, are empowered to hold government and others with power to account so that they can build a resilient society free from poverty and injustice. To make this vision a reality, Oxfam focuses on working with others to find lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty. We believe that this goal can only be achieved when Civil Society, communities, the State, the private sector, media, and all other stakeholders work together to drive change. 

Team purpose: The NRG programme focuses on supporting natural resource-dependent communities—particularly women, youth, and indigenous peoples in rural areas—to build networks, strengthen resilience, respond effectively to climate change, and realize their rights to sustainable livelihoods and development. The NRG strategy will address root causes and drive change through cross-border, upstream, and downstream cooperation at all levels, while mobilizing international interests alongside the knowledge and voices of affected communities. This will be achieved by facilitating access to, and control over, the equitable benefits of natural resources—including land, water, extractives, forestry, and fisheries.

The Internship Program: Oxfam offers an internship program for young Cambodian graduates who are passionate about Oxfam's mission of working with others to overcome poverty, suffering, and injustice. Selected interns will have an opportunity to watch and to learn how to perform some basic admin, finance, and programme tasks in the organization. The Intern will also receive regular coaching and mentoring on technical program management and behavioral competencies. After the internship, they will gain essential office, admin, finance, and program management skills and will gain invaluable working experience that benefits their future employment. The Intern will also have an opportunity to take number of training opportunities in Oxfam.

Areas of Learning:

Administrative, finance, and program management skills:

• General administrative skills including filing, sending and circulating mail, scanning, photocopying, travel booking, and preparing finance/ payment documents.
• Interpretation and translation skills (letters and project documents)
• Taking notes and preparing meeting minutes skills
• Logistical arrangement skills in the organization, such as logistical arrangements for trainings, workshops on capacity building for grantees, and field trips
• Storing information skills for project monitoring and evaluation
• Other skills if relevant

Communication skills and learning:

• Communication skills while working with Oxfam staff and partners (contact program partners, consultants, and other stakeholders in relevant activities).
• Opportunities to join learning events in Oxfam.

Internship Requirements

• University graduate; graduate with a background in Gender and development, business and entrepreneurship, public administration, social development, natural resources and environment is an advantage;
• Very good spoken and written English and Khmer;
• Good computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Ms Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• Strong motivation for learning about development work;
• Willingness to travel, if required.

ESSENTIAL

• Self-Awareness
• Systems Thinking
• Influencing

TECHNICAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Team player with the ability to deal with a range of people from various cultures and different capacities.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s values.
• Ability to show perseverance, tenacity, and the ability to work under pressure. 
• Good computer skills (writing and spreadsheet programs).
• Willingness to travel, if required.

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the website:

https://jobs.oxfamnovib.nl/job-invite/14337/

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted- usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 20 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.