Project Officer

Workplace Circumstances

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

Position Summary

Base in: Phnom Penh and (required travel to provinces activity based)

Contract duration: 12 Months and Possible Renewal

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project & Grant Execution
• Coordinate workshops, stakeholder and beneficiary activities (communities, local authorities, OPDs), and field visits.
• Support procurement and bidding processes ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Manage OPD grants (agreements, technical support, coaching, document review/verification, and strategic problem-solving).
• Financial & Budget Oversight
• Assist in budget planning, tracking/forecasting and maintaining the Budget Monitoring Report.
• Prepare budgets for activity including cash advances, reimbursements and settlements.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with approved budgets.
• Reporting, M&E & Administration
• Compile monthly/program reports, case studies, success stories, and impact measurements.
• Maintain project information, documentation, filing systems, activity calendars, and national operational plans.
• Facilitate internal/external project communications and participate in required meetings.
• Human Resources & General
• Conduct performance appraisals, skills/capabilities assessments, inductions, and staff motivation/monitoring.
• Handle staff mediation and conflict resolution.
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Languages

• Khmer - Good
• English - Good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Work History

• Working experience in a relevant field for 2 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Experience working with Commune Council, local authorities, rural NGOs, public service providers, Pagodas,
• Knowledge on disability rights, Human rights, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate resilience
• Be able to working in multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to work with disability field
• Facilitation, training and coaching skills
• Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Strong communication and Networking skills,
• Strong command of the English and Khmer language (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Knowledge of fundraising and proposal writing
• Planning and organization
• Relationship building and Networking
• Report writing,
• Program administration
• Competent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Stress management skills
• Flexibility with differences at working environment
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to the provinces.
• Self-management
• Leadership
• Results oriented