WHO Communications Officer Job 2026 in Cambodia: Salary from US$71,335 Annually
The World Health Organization (WHO) is inviting applications for a Communications Officer (P3) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term position for an experienced communications professional to support public health communication, advocacy and strategic engagement across the country.
The role offers an annual base salary starting at US$71,335, plus a variable post adjustment currently listed at US$1,563 per month for the duty station. Additional benefits may include annual leave, dependent allowances, home leave and education grants for eligible dependent children.
The application deadline is 31 October 2026, according to the supplied vacancy announcement.
About the WHO Communications Officer Position
The WHO Communications Unit uses strategic communication to advance the organisation’s mission of promoting, providing and protecting health. The successful candidate will help ensure that health information is credible, accessible, timely and relevant to policymakers, media organisations, development partners and the public.
Based in Phnom Penh, the Communications Officer will also support the Ministry of Health and implementing partners in delivering communication for health (C4H) activities, social and behaviour change interventions, and health promotion initiatives aligned with Cambodia’s health priorities.
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, strengthening media engagement and supporting public health advocacy.
Key duties include:
- Developing communication plans that advance WHO programmes and priorities in Cambodia.
- Producing communication materials, success stories, advocacy products and media statements.
- Managing website content, social media engagement and information dissemination.
- Organising media events, campaigns and technical briefings.
- Building relationships with journalists, government communication counterparts and development partners.
- Monitoring media coverage and audience perceptions, identifying information gaps and managing communication risks.
- Supporting emergency risk communication during public health crises, outbreaks and other emergencies.
- Advising country office leadership on strategic internal and external communication.
- Delivering communication and media training for WHO staff.
- Collaborating with national stakeholders and United Nations communication teams.
Eligibility Requirements
Education
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, marketing, political or international relations, health communications or a related field.
Additional qualifications in public health, graphic design, social media, communication techniques or risk communication are desirable.
Professional experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience supporting communication strategy development and implementation, including the delivery of communication services and products, is required. Some experience must have been gained in an international work environment.
Experience in the health sector is an advantage.
Skills and competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Strong writing, media engagement and content development abilities.
- Knowledge of public health and international development issues.
- Ability to translate technical information for different audiences.
- Experience developing messages and positioning for an international organisation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent an organisation across digital platforms.
Expert knowledge of English is essential. Familiarity with WHO or UN programmes and the Western Pacific Region is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
The vacancy lists the following remuneration:
- Annual base salary: Starting at US$71,335.
- Post adjustment: Currently US$1,563 per month for the stated duty station.
- Annual leave: 30 days.
- Other benefits: Potential dependent allowances, home leave and education grants for eligible dependent children.
The base salary is subject to applicable mandatory deductions. The post adjustment is variable and may change. Appointment is also subject to WHO employment rules and conditions.
Job Details
- Organisation: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Position: Communications Officer
- Vacancy number: 2604405
- Grade: P3
- Contract: One-year fixed-term appointment
- Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Schedule: Full-time
- Date advertised: 16 October 2026
- Application deadline: 31 October 2026, as displayed in the supplied vacancy notice
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the complete vacancy announcement and submit their applications through the official WHO careers portal.
Applicants should verify the vacancy number 2604405 and confirm the closing time on the official recruitment page before submitting their applications.
WHO may use a written test or asynchronous video assessment during screening. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Application deadline: 31 October 2026.
