Project Manager

Workplace Circumstances

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

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee our projects with different stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in regulatory compliance in agriculture, food manufacturing and project management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project planning and delivery:
• Lead projects from proposal and inception through implementation, reporting and close-out.
• Prepare work plans, log frames, timelines, risk assessments and resource plans.
• Coordinate Auditors, Inspectors, Trainers, Experts and field staff to deliver activities on schedule.
• Track progress against indicators and milestones; resolve issues and escalate risks early.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, technical and contractual requirements.
• Stakeholder engagement:
• Build and maintain relationships with international and local NGOs, development agencies, donors and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with ministries, provincial departments and local authorities on permits, approvals, MoUs and joint activities.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops and consultations with farmers, cooperatives, companies and communities.
• Represent Control Union Cambodia at sector forums, working groups and government meetings.
• Budget and contract management:
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and expenditure in line with donor and company rules.
• Oversee subcontractor and consultant agreements, procurement and payments.
• Support audits and financial reviews by donors and internal teams.
• Reporting and documentation:
• Produce clear progress, financial and final reports for donors, partners and management, in English and Khmer.
• Maintain complete project records, evidence files and data for audit and verification.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to case studies and communications.
• Business development and team leadership:
• Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposals, concept notes and tenders.
• Supervise and coach project officers and field coordinators.
• Promote a culture of integrity, safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Allowance – Annual Bonus / 13th Month Salary
• Support Service - Free Health Checkups
• Training – In-House Programs
• Insurance – Private Health

Languages

• English - Fluent is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Business or a related field is required

Work History

• Project Manager for 5 to 10 years is required

General & Technical Skills

• Stakeholder management: builds trust with donors, officials, NGOs and communities; navigates protocol and differing priorities.
• Planning and organized: manages several projects and deadlines at once.
• Communication: writes clear reports and presents confidently to senior officials and partners.
• Integrity and impartiality handle sensitive information and conflicts of interest correctly.
• Digital skills: confident with MS Office or Google Workspace and project-management tools; data and M&E tools are a plus.
• Willing to travel frequently within Cambodia and occasionally abroad.

Soft Skills

• Problem solving stays calm under pressure and finds workable solutions in the field.