Industry Partnership Officer

Workplace Circumstances

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

Position Summary

The position is for English and Khmer Speaking.

Kindly review the Attached TOR for Detail Description.

Division: Communication and Engagement Division (CED)

Reports to: ED Team Leader

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Industry Partnership Officer to support collaboration between industry and skills development programs, especially with international companies, business chambers, and development partners. This role is ideal for young professionals who enjoy working with companies, business associations, training providers, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

You will support partnership coordination, assist in organizing meetings and workshops, engage industry partners, and help monitor the progress of partnership activities. This role offers strong learning exposure to industry engagement, workforce development, and stakeholder coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support coordination of industry partnerships related to skills development programs.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with private companies, business associations, training providers, and SEZs.
• Support communication and follow-up with industry partners.
• Act as an English–Khmer communication bridge with international companies, business associations, chambers, and development partners, including drafting short materials and reports in English.
• Assist in preparation and coordination of partnership-based training proposals and activities.
• Help organize meetings, workshops, consultations, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
• Participate in field visits and short-term missions to SEZs and industrial areas.
• Support activity tracking, basic reporting, and documentation.
• Work closely with the CED team and support other tasks as assigned.

Languages

• Khmer - Good
• English - Good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Work History

• Fresh graduates or candidates with at least of experience in communication, partnerships, project coordination, or related fields are welcome for 1 to 2 years

General & Technical Skills

• Interest in industry engagement, skills development, or workforce programs.
• Basic understanding of TVET or skills development is an advantage, but willingness to learn is essential.
• Good command of Khmer and English (spoken and written).

Soft Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with different stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and able to follow up tasks independently.