Project Coordinator

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Report to : Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing project activities under the thematic areas of Market Linkage, Financial Literacy, Youth Empowerment, Safer Communities, and Civil Society Strengthening.
• The role ensures effective collaboration with local partners, youth groups, private sector actors, and community stakeholders to achieve project outcomes related to livelihood improvement, youth resilience, and community safety.
• The coordinator will oversee planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in line with LHCO policies and donor requirements.

Languages

• Khmer - Fluent is required
• English - Good is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is preferred

Work History

• Experience in project coordination or implementation in the development sector, preferably in youth development, financial literacy, livelihood, or community protection programs for 3 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Experience working with NGOs, youth networks, or private sector partners.
• Knowledge of urban poor and rural community contexts in Cambodia, especially Phnom Penh and surrounding provinces.
• Training design and delivery skills (financial literacy, youth empowerment, or safeguarding).
• Monitoring and evaluation knowledge.
• Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet).
• Collaborates with government departments, local authorities, youth groups, TVET institutions, private sector partners, and consortium members.

Soft Skills

• Strong facilitation, coordination, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, with strong learning and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible, proactive, and creative.
• Be committed and patient.
• Be honest.
• Be accountable and transparent.
• Willing to work in remote areas.
• Working under pressure.
• Willing to adapt and cope with changes.
• Open-minded and willing to listen to and learn from others.
• Team spirit and attitude of services.