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Background of the Health Action Coordinating Committee (HACC)
The Health Action Coordinating Committee (HACC) is a leading network of civil society organizations in Cambodia focused on improving public health, with an emphasis on networking and building communities for contributing to the good health and well-being of the people of Cambodia. HACC works closely with other organizations to promote public health initiatives and enhance local organizations' capacity to meet community health needs.
Project Background
The CLIMB project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and in partnership with WaterAid Cambodia, focuses on improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in Khsach Kandal, Kandal Province. This project mobilizes civil society organizations to advocate for improved WASH services, ensuring that duty-bearers uphold their commitments to community health.
Objective
To offers a motivated individual an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in community development, social accountability, and advocate key stakeholders for WASH initiatives. In addition, it will support the implementation of the CLIMB project and contribute to administrative and financial activities.
Reporting to: Networking Coordinator
Monthly Allowance: $200/month
- Project Implementation Support:
- Working closely with Networking Coordinator to execute all activities of the project
- Help organize and facilitate the community activities within the project site
- Assist in the formation and strengthening of Community Accountability Facilitation Teams (CAFT)
- Participate in field visits within the project site.
- Administrative and Logistical Support:
- Assist in the documentation and filing of project-related records
- Help with invitation tasks and basic financial reporting as needed
- Assist in coordinating and communicating with key stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing any meetings, workshops or training courses to be organized by the project.
- Education:
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, and or related field.
- Experience:
- No prior professional experience required, but any volunteer or internship experience in community development, manage project budget, social accountability, or public health is a plus.
- Interest in WASH, community empowerment, or NGO work is desirable.
- Worked with Commune / Sangkat, Provincial Health Department, Operational District and Health Center as in assets
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Be able manage on accountant tasks for preparing the cash advance and cash clearance for any meeting/ training/ workshops or forum
- Good writing in Khmer and English
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in project coordination, community engagement, and public health initiatives within the context of a significant civil society project. It offers an excellent opportunity for growth, learning, and contributing to meaningful change in Cambodia’s health sector.
Interest candidate should submit their CV and covering letter to HACC recruitment email: afm@hacccambodia.org. Applications must be submitted by close of business on 17th March 2026. Only short-list candidates will be contact for interview.
