The National University of Battambang (NUBB) is a public university in Battambang City and an important center of higher education in northwestern Cambodia. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs serving about 3000 students. The Faculty of Sociology and Community Development (FSCD) comprises the Departments of Sociology, Community Development, Economics and Law, with a thematic focus on peace, the environment and gender. The faculty has established a partnership with the Civil Peace Service regional program “Southeast Asian University Partnership for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation” (SAUP), implemented by the German development cooperation agency GIZ. SAUP supports universities in Cambodia, the Philippines and Timor Leste in developing curricula for peace and conflict studies. It provides partners with technical and human resources to support their capacity in curriculum design and contextualisation, and with opportunities for networking and professional development.
At NUBB-FSCD, SAUP supports the development of a new undergraduate program in peace and sustainable development. The curriculum will be built in close cooperation with partners from civil society and local government. It will integrate good practices from local practices in peacebuilding and sustainable development, locally and in Southeast Asia. Learning beyond the classroom, language and digital support programs will be part of the program and will provide graduates with capabilities for life after university. The program is expected to open in late 2022.
Announcement Positions
Project Officer – Peace Tools
Community Development, Social Work
- Location:Battambang Province
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary:$700 – $800
The project officer will be part of a team that conceptualizes the program, develops modules and syllabi, and will form the core of lecturers who teach on the program. As part of the position, the project officer follows an intensive professional development plan on peacebuilding and peace action research, including trainings and learning assignments on conflict transformation, Do No Harm, Reflecting on Peace Practice (RPP), peace action research, and curriculum and instruction, depending on prior qualifications and experiences.
Dependency
The project officer reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development, Dr Seng Ratha. Day to day activities within the project are coordinated by SAUP advisor Katharina Schneider. The project is under SAUP Coordinator Sadie O’Mahoney.
Contract Period: February – December 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Salary: depending on qualifications.
Duties
- In close coordination with the SAUP NUBB advisor and under the supervision of the dean of the faculty of sociology and community development, the project officer will
- Develop and teach modules on practical peace and conflict transformation tools, in close cooperation with civil society and CPS partners, such as the ECCC and Legal Documentation Center
- Develop and teach a peace action research module for the program
- Organize and facilitate events for NUBB and the wider SAUP network
- Contribute to SAUP project management (planning, monitoring, reporting and finance) on the NUBB-SAUP project
- Support SAUP advisors through translation between English and Khmer
- Participate regularly in SAUP network activities
Requirements
- Professional Profile
- Master degree in peace studies, community development, sociology or a related field
- Prior experiences in community-based peace and sustainable development and/or research projects
- Fluency in Khmer and excellent English language skill
- Strong interest in professional development in practical peacebuilding and peace action research
- Willingness to work as part of an international and intercultural team on tight deadlines
- Willingness to adhere to university working hours (8a.m. to 5p.m.), subject to government and university regulations
- Experiences in teaching and curriculum development in higher education in Cambodia are desirable
Project Officer – Institutional Peacebuilding
Research / Development, Law
- Location:Battambang Province
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary:$700 – $800
The project officer will be part of a team that conceptualizes the program, develops modules and syllabi, and will form the core of lecturers who teach on the program. As part of the position, the project officer follows an intensive professional development plan on institutional peacebuilding, including trainings and learning assignments on local, regional and international peace architectures, the UN system and global missions, transitional justice, human rights, and peace and higher education.
Dependency
The project officer reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development, Dr Seng Ratha. Day to day activities within the project are coordinated by SAUP advisor Katharina Schneider. The project is under SAUP Coordinator Sadie O’Mahoney.
Contract Period: February – December 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Salary: depending on qualifications.
Duties
- In close coordination with the SAUP NUBB advisor and under the supervision of the dean of the faculty of sociology and community development, the project officer will
- Develop and teach modules in the specialist field of institutional peacebuilding, in close cooperation with civil society and CPS partners, such as the ECCC and Legal Documentation Center
- Organize and facilitate events for NUBB and the wider SAUP network
- Contribute to SAUP project management (planning, monitoring, reporting and finance) on the NUBB-SAUP project
- Support SAUP advisors through translation between English and Khmer
- Participate regularly in SAUP network activities
Requirements
- Professional Profile
- Master degree in peace studies, law, international development or a related field
- Prior experiences in education, advocacy and networking on peace or human rights, ideally in the context of international development cooperation
- Work experience with the ECCC or in the field of transitional justice an advantage
- Fluency in Khmer and excellent English language skill
- Strong interest in professional development in peace and sustainable development
- Willingness to work as part of an international and intercultural team on tight deadlines
- Willingness to adhere to university working hours (8a.m. to 5p.m.), subject to government and university regulations
- Some experiences in teaching and curriculum development in higher education in Cambodia are desirable
Project Officer – Community-Based Peacebuilding
Community Development, Social Work
- Location:Battambang Province
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary:$700 – $800
The project officer will be part of a team that conceptualizes the program, develops modules and syllabi, and will form the core of lecturers who teach on the program. As part of the position, the project officer follows an intensive professional development plan, including trainings and learning assignments on local initiatives for peace and sustainable development, community engagement in local and regional peace processes, reconciliation, multiple narratives, and curriculum and instruction, depending on prior qualifications and experiences.
Dependency
The project officer reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development, Dr Seng Ratha. Day to day activities within the project are coordinated by SAUP advisor Katharina Schneider. The project is under SAUP Coordinator Sadie O’Mahoney.
Contract Period: February – December 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Salary: depending on qualifications.
Duties
- In close coordination with the SAUP NUBB advisor and under the supervision of the dean of the faculty of sociology and community development, the project officer will
- Develop and teach modules in the specialist field of community-based peacebuilding, in close cooperation with civil society and CPS partners
- Develop and implement learning beyond the classroom activities for the program
- Organize and facilitate events for NUBB and the wider SAUP network
- Contribute to SAUP project management (planning, monitoring, reporting and finance) on the NUBB-SAUP project
- Support SAUP advisors through translation between English and Khmer
- Participate regularly in SAUP network activities
Requirements
- Professional Profile
- Master degree in peace studies, community development, psychology or any related field
- Prior experiences in community-based peace and sustainable development projects
- Fluency in Khmer and excellent English language skill
- Strong interest in professional development in community-based peacebuilding
- Willingness to work as part of an international and intercultural team on tight deadlines
- Willingness to adhere to university working hours (8a.m. to 5p.m.), subject to government and university regulations
- Experiences in teaching and curriculum development in higher education in Cambodia are desirable
Project Officer – Communication for Peace
Communications
- Location:Battambang Province
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary:$700 – $800
The project officer will be part of a team that conceptualizes the program, develops modules and syllabi, and will form the core of lecturers who teach on the program. As part of the position, the project officer follows an intensive professional development plan in the field of peace and communication, including trainings and learning assignments on second-language education and empowerment, digital literacy and digital learning, depending on qualifications and experiences.
Dependency
The project officer reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development, Dr Seng Ratha. Day to day activities within the project are coordinated by SAUP advisor Katharina Schneider. The project is under SAUP Coordinator Sadie O’Mahoney.
Contract Period: February – December 2022, with the possibility of extension.
Salary: depending on qualifications.
Duties
- In close coordination with the SAUP NUBB advisor and under the supervision of the dean of the faculty of sociology and community development, the project officer will
- Develop and teach modules in the specialist field of communication for peace (e.g. nonviolent communication, dialogue, preventing hate speech) in close cooperation with civil society and CPS partners
- Develop and implement bridging modules that help learners adapt to an English and Khmer learning environment, acquire digital competencies and digital literacy
- Organize and facilitate events for NUBB and the wider SAUP network
- Contribute to SAUP project management (planning, monitoring, reporting and finance) on the NUBB-SAUP project
- Support SAUP advisors through translation between English and Khmer
- Participate in SAUP network activities
Requirements
- Professional Profile
- Master degree in communication studies, languages, TESL, digital learning or a related field
- Prior experiences in education, advocacy and networking on peace, gender, human rights, the environment or sustainable development, ideally on civil society projects
- Some experiences in teaching and curriculum development in higher education in Cambodia
- Fluency in Khmer and excellent English language skill
- Strong interest in professional development in peace, second language and digital education
- Willingness to work as part of an international and intercultural team on tight deadlines
- Willingness to adhere to university working hours (8a.m. to 5p.m.), subject to government and university regulations
Application Information
Inquiries about the position can be directed informally to Dr. Seng Ratha, Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development at NUBB via Email or to SAUP advisor Katharina Schneider via Email provided in the contact detail.
Please send your application, including a C.V. and cover letter, to Dr. Seng Ratha, Dean of the Faculty of Sociology and Community Development at NUBB via email provided by the closing date.
Persons from groups currently underrepresented in academic positions in Cambodia are especially encouraged to apply and will be given priority in a case of equivalent qualifications.
