Project Coordinator

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Battambang Province

Position Summary

Bureau/Department: National Dengue Control Program

Reports to: Head of National Dengue Control Program, Dr. Leang Rithea

Based Location: Wolbachia Project Field Office in Battambang Province

Contract Period: 1 Year

CNM is seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual to serve as Project Coordinator for the NDCP to successfully implement Wolbachia in Krong Battambang's local Aedes aegypti mosquito population as an initial intervention.

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the NDCP in the operationalization of the Wolbachia project by establishing and maintaining collaborative efforts with the Provincial Dengue Committee made up of representatives from the PHD, Operational District (OD), local authorities, and selected school principals in Battambang province; coordinating with PHD/OD/health center (HC) staff to conduct community engagement activities according to the community engagement strategy; monitoring the incident management system; facilitating community engagement surveys and Wolbachia deployment, including data collection for introgression analysis; and collaborating closely with CNM's finance team to produce programmatic and financial reports for submission to CHAI in accordance with the funding agreement.

The Project Coordinator will supervise a team of two staff working on a daily basis at the Battambang PHD. The position reports to the Head of NDCP at CNM and will be based at CNM in Phnom Penh, with extensive travel within the country expected.

Competitive candidates will have outstanding problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and coordination and communication skills. The candidate must be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, and be able to function independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Competitive candidates will have outstanding problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and coordination and communication skills. The candidate must be self-driven, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, and be able to function independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to excellence.
• Set-up of Wolbachia Project at Subnational Level, Including Insectary Facilities
• Support the NDCP in recruiting and training staff at the subnational level
• Assist the subnational team in preparing for and installing the insectary rooms
• Establish and maintain direct relationships with PHD/OD/HC staff, local authorities, and selected schools
• Train and supervise the team on a day-to-day basis, develop work plans, and ensure all proposed activities are carried out as planned
• Program Management
• Support the development of information, education, and communication/behavior change communication (IEC/BCC) materials, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facilitate/organize trainings to build the capacity of provincial, district, and health center staff in community engagement and entomology (mosquito collection, etc.)
• Coordinate with PHD/OD/HC staff to conduct community engagement activities according to the community engagement strategy during pre-release and post-release phases, and facilitate community engagement surveys
• Coordinate and support the field team to plan and conduct Wolbachia mosquito deployment, including problem-solving for potential operational challenges
• Strengthen program management at both NDCP and PHD levels, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting
• Collaborate with the CHAI team to track, evaluate, and monitor the success of Wolbachia implementation in Battambang to inform scale-up
• Develop and present progress reports to CNM leadership as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of NDCP
• Strategic Vision
• Identify strategic areas for expansion and contribute to internal strategic planning at NDCP as needed
• Work closely with all CNM units and the CHAI team to maintain the overall strategic direction of the project
• Promote effective communication within teams at the PHD/OD and NDCP levels to establish effective coordination mechanisms for maximum impact
• Perform other responsibilities as needed

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent
• English - Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, a health-related discipline, business administration, or international development

Work History

• Professional experience in the private or public sector with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in management or other relevant fields for 1 to 2 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Knowledge and experience in health systems
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, including the ability to create compelling, logical presentations using PowerPoint and other tools, and demonstrate a structured and assured oral and written communication style
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Prior experience working with the Cambodian government at the subnational level, particularly with provincial and district health authorities
• Knowledge of dengue and/or other major global infectious diseases
• Proven experience in establishing teams and/or scaling up field operations
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop and apply quantitative models using Excel and other tools to address specific challenges and improve working practices with a focus on outcomes

Soft Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute proactively to team goals
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, unstructured environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously