Generating Resilient Environments and Promoting Socio-Economic Development of the East Tonle Sap Lake (GREEN) Project Manager will lead and manage the project funded by the EU CAPFISH program, in accordance with the project design, implementation and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) plan, as well as in compliance with donor and Save the Children rules and regulations. The project aims to support the socio-economic development and resilience to climate change of vulnerable East Tonle Sap Lake (ETSL) fishing communities. GREEN is a project led by Save the Children in consortium with 6 other international and local organisations and will be implemented in three provinces of Kampong Chhnang, Pursat and Kampong Thom from March 2021 to March 2025. In addition, the Project Manager will coordinate all implementing partners and government partners at national level in target provinces in education, agriculture, rural development, tourism, and environment in order to have a strong technical collaboration and integration for the project result delivery, impacts and sustainability. S/he is expected to mainstream and implement crosscutting themes included gender, resilience, disability and child safeguarding in project management cycle.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in any of the relevant sectors of the project (education, agriculture, rural development, tourism, and environment)
Essential
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in managing institutionally funded projects by NGOs, ideally consortiums;
- Technical experience in any of the sectors is a plus;
- Strong experience in community development and multi-sector and integrated programing
- Strong experience in managing budgets and ensuring compliance with organisations and donor compliance
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with appropriate written and spoken English and Khmer;
- Be open, humble and good listener to share and work with cross cultural team;
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
Desired:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing multiple NGO implementing partners;
- Proven experience in coordination and advocacy with government multi-sectors (education, agriculture, rural development, tourism, and environment)
- Proven experience in leading and motivating different teams in project implementation
- Working experience in the Tonle Sap
- Working experience with European Union (DEVCO) funded projects
- Proven skills in project management and reporting;
- Skills in creating team work, innovation and self-reliance;
- Ability and willingness to travel to all target schools and communities, and willingness to abide by SCI Child Protection Policy/Child Safe Guarding and Code of Conduct;
- Ability to work under pressures and flexible working hours
Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC).
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and apply as below link:
Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:
- International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
- Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
- Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
- 18 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
- Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
- Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
- Flexible working hours
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. All qualified female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.
For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Moreinfo: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers/details?jid=81277
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