Job Opening: Cambodia

Position: Social Worker/ Psychologist/ Counselor

The Background 

Vietnamese are the single largest minority group in Cambodia. The number of Vietnamese who work as direct sex providers represent as high as 30% of the total number of commercial sex workers (CSWs). This number is disproportionately high when measured against the total number of Vietnamese in Cambodia. Even more startling is the increase in the sale of (and subsequent decrease in price paid for) the virginity of Vietnamese children in urban Cambodia.  

Research and correspondence with NGOs on the field have confirmed that prevention activities, as well as the response to these problems do not match the extent of the need for them. This is further exacerbated by the fact that the Vietnamese are undocumented and a marginalised minority because of the historical animosity between Vietnam and Cambodia. For this reason, they are even more vulnerable to exploitation and governmental neglect. 

For the above reasons, VOICE has opened an office/ resource centre in Siem Reap, Cambodia to provide direct social, educational, financial, legal and medical services to the undocumented Vietnamese living in Cambodia.  

The Need 

VOICE is currently seeking a Social Worker/ Psychologist/ Counselor, fluent in Vietnamese, to work in our office in Cambodia for a minimum duration of 6 months. Work experience in counter-trafficking, poverty alleviation and sustainable development is preferred. You will be employing your expertise and experience to service children and young women who have been trafficked and/ or are vulnerable to entering the commercial sex industry. You will be working with our partners on the field, providing training to other staff in the area of aftercare for trafficked victims. This work will require you to have excellent organisational skills, strong leadership and people skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work in tandem with other NGOs to promote our mission. 
 
 Responsibilities:

  • Provide counseling and therapeutic care to trafficked victims.
  • Develop and implement educational and training programs on your field of expertise.
  • Develop co-operative working relationships with various non-government organizations, Khmer government officials and other agencies working on the field tackling our concerned issues.
  • Individual case management;
  • Interacting with our ‘clients’ to ensure that their needs are met.

Requirements:  

  • A university degree in the relevant field.
  • At least 2 years on-the-field work experience in similar areas.
  • An aptitude for creative problem-solving in complex environments.
  • Deep knowledge of issues surrounding trafficking, poverty, Vietnam and Khmer cultures.  
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Fluent in English and Vietnamese is preferred. The ability to speak Khmer is a plus. 

To apply, e-mail resume and cover letter

By E-mail: 
 

OR 

By Post: 
VOICE
Att: Lisa T.D. Nguyen
1802 S St NW
Washington DC 20009