Opportunities
Deadline: 27 Sep 26

Position: Event and Communication Consultant

Cambodia Development Resource Institute


Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: ~
Application Deadline: 27 Sep 26
Days left: 4 days
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The Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is Cambodia's leading independent development policy research institute. Established in 1990, CDRI produces high-quality, evidence-based social science research that focuses on Cambodia and Southeast Asia to inform public policy and promote inclusive and sustainable development. Through its multidisciplinary research programmes and partnerships, CDRI supports evidence-informed policymaking, capacity development, and regional collaboration.

The Event and Communications Consultant will provide strategic leadership in CDRI’s communications, media engagement, public relations, digital outreach, and institutional visibility. The Consultant will work closely with management, researchers, and relevant teams to effectively communicate CDRI’s research, knowledge products, events, and institutional priorities.

A key responsibility will be to lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of the Cambodia Outlook Conference (COC) 2026, CDRI’s annual flagship conference, covering communications, visibility, stakeholder engagement, logistics, operations, and on-site management. The Consultant will also oversee ongoing communication activities and provide strategic advice to strengthen CDRI’s public profile and outreach.

Scope of Work

1. Cambodia Outlook Conference (COC) 2026

The Consultant will serve as the lead event manager for the Cambodia Outlook Conference 2026, CDRI’s annual flagship conference, and will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, execution, and overall delivery of the event.

  • Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of COC 2026, CDRI’s annual flagship conference.
  • Develop and oversee the event workplan, including programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, visibility, logistics, and operations.
  • Coordinate with speakers, partners, sponsors, media, vendors, and relevant CDRI teams to ensure smooth event delivery.
  • Oversee event communications and visibility before, during, and after the conference.
  • Ensure the conference is delivered within the approved timeline, scope, and budget.

2. Communications and Digital Outreach

  • Develop and implement communications strategies to promote CDRI’s research, knowledge products, events, and institutional activities.
  • Work with researchers and relevant teams to identify communication opportunities and translate research into clear and engaging content.
  • Manage CDRI’s social media platforms and coordinate the production of digital and multimedia content.
  • Monitor communication performance and provide recommendations to strengthen CDRI’s digital reach and visibility.

3. Media and Public Relations

  • Develop and maintain relationships with media, partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen CDRI’s public profile.
  • Coordinate press releases, media briefings, interviews, media inquiries, and other PR activities.
  • Identify opportunities to increase media coverage and visibility of CDRI’s research, experts, and institutional activities.

4. Other Events and Institutional Activities

  • Provide communications, visibility, stakeholder engagement, and documentation support for other CDRI events and institutional activities as required.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely and professional delivery of assigned activities.

Expected Deliverables, Performance Indicators, and Required Qualifications

Expected Deliverables, Performance Indicators

Please check the Expected Deliverables and Performance Indicators

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Master's degree in communications, Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, with at least 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale conferences, events, or institutional programmes from planning to execution.
  • Strong experience in strategic communications, media relations, public relations, and digital communications.
  • Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and coordination skills.
  • Experience managing social media and multimedia content.
  • Knowledge of Cambodia’s development and policy context is an advantage.
  • Fluency in Khmer and English is required.


Application Requirements

Interested consultants are invited to submit the following documents to toeur.ek@cdri.org.kh, with copies to cdri@cdri.org.kh and netra@cdri.org.kh, no later than 27 September 2026.

  1. Expression of Interest: A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, relevant experience, and proposed approach to delivering the scope of work. Applicants should include examples of relevant event management and communication assignments, highlighting their specific role and key outcomes achieved, as well as their availability.
  2. Financial Proposal: A proposed consultancy fee, preferably on a lump-sum basis, with a clear breakdown of professional fees and any applicable costs.
  3. Curriculum Vitae (CV): An up-to-date CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience in event management, strategic communications, media relations, and public relations. The CV should include contact details for at least two professional referees.