Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries - across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States - and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity - as Helen did - to reach their true potential.
We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator to support our World Diabetes Foundation (WDF). This position is intended for Cambodian nationals.
This is a national recruitment. This position is based in Phnom Penh, with regular travel to project sites.
COUNTRY PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The project (funded by the World Diabetes Foundation) to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Cambodia through a multi-sectoral approach that leads to (i) improved school food environments, (ii) increased demands for an enabling environment for NCD prevention in schools and communities, and (iii) enhanced governance for NCD reduction and prevention. By improving school food environments, increasing community awareness, and enhancing governance, the approach will foster healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of NCDs in Cambodia.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Project Coordinator reports to the Program Director. She/He will collaborate closely with Helen Keller Intl's finance team to ensure budget alignment with the project's objectives, monitor burn rates, and provide support for budget development for subsequent years. They will also collaborate closely with project teams; She/He will be responsible for coordinating technical support for the project's component teams and will serve as the liaison to the country's technical team.
The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the School Health Department, the Ministry of Health, the National Nutrition Program, the Department of Preventive Medicine, and the Local NGOs' partners.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
FAIRNESS, BELONGING AND ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE:
As a member of the Helen Keller Family, each employee is expected to:
In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator to support our World Diabetes Foundation (WDF). This position is intended for Cambodian nationals.
This is a national recruitment. This position is based in Phnom Penh, with regular travel to project sites.
COUNTRY PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The project (funded by the World Diabetes Foundation) to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Cambodia through a multi-sectoral approach that leads to (i) improved school food environments, (ii) increased demands for an enabling environment for NCD prevention in schools and communities, and (iii) enhanced governance for NCD reduction and prevention. By improving school food environments, increasing community awareness, and enhancing governance, the approach will foster healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of NCDs in Cambodia.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Project Coordinator reports to the Program Director. She/He will collaborate closely with Helen Keller Intl's finance team to ensure budget alignment with the project's objectives, monitor burn rates, and provide support for budget development for subsequent years. They will also collaborate closely with project teams; She/He will be responsible for coordinating technical support for the project's component teams and will serve as the liaison to the country's technical team.
The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the School Health Department, the Ministry of Health, the National Nutrition Program, the Department of Preventive Medicine, and the Local NGOs' partners.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- • Oversee the day-to-day implementation, progress, and quality of the Reducing NCD Risk in Cambodia Project, including managing the project cycle, budget forecasting and monitoring, and logistics coordination.
- • Lead project officers in organizing a multi-sectoral stakeholder inception workshop.
- • Facilitate Training of Trainers programs for District Education Officials, School Teachers, and School Directors on MoEYS Directive 18 and NCDs.
- • Collaborate with project officers to conduct Co-Creation Workshops with key school-level stakeholders to raise awareness about unhealthy foods and NCD risks.
- • Work with Project Officers and MOEYS to train school administrators to ensure compliance with MoEYS Directive 18.
- • Partner with school principals to develop playgrounds and sports facilities to promote physical activities.
- • Facilitate the establishment of binding vendor agreements between primary schools, vendors, and local authorities.
- • Assist project officers in connecting vendors with producers of healthy foods and beverages.
- • Collaborate with the youth team to conduct workshops for Youth Nutrition Champions, promoting peer-to-peer education and awareness activities at the community level.
- • Support project officers in educating caregivers and the community on healthy food practices and the importance of physical activity.
- • Work with project officers and the youth team to organize NCD awareness-raising campaigns.
- • Collaborate with PHDs, ODs, and HCs to train Village Health Support Group members and Youth Nutrition Champions (YNCs) on NCDs and counseling skills to reduce NCD risk.
- • Coordinate with CARD to strengthen Provincial Working Groups for Food Security and Nutrition and support Community Councils in addressing NCDs.
- • Lead project officers in conducting NCD risk screenings and NCD Education Fairs at schools.
- • Collaborate with PHDs, ODs, and HCs to conduct NCD risk screenings during pregnancy.
- • Work with CARD to organize dissemination workshops for the SUN CSA on interim school food environment guidelines.
- • Engage with the existing Multisectoral Food Security and Nutrition Forum to strengthen the implementation of MoEYS Directive 18 in schools and address NCD risks in communities.
- • Advocate for revised ANC guidelines to include the oral glucose tolerance test to the ANC check-up package.
- • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health, public health, nutrition, governance, or a related field.
- • At least five years of experience in health, public health, and/or nutrition at the community level.
- • Positive experience working with national and/or sub-national governments (MOEYS, School Health Department, the National Nutrition Program, the Preventive Medicine Department, and Commune Councils).
- • Strong facilitation and coordination skills and the ability to lead participatory discussions and training on sensitive topics.
- • Fluency in Khmer and a reasonable command of written and spoken English.
- • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- • Willingness to travel by motorbike in rural areas.
- • Collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented. Ability to maintain balance when under stress.
- • Demonstrable respect for all persons, regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a commitment to high professional, ethical standards.
- • Personal commitment to Helen Keller's mission and goals and the values embodied by our namesake and co-founder: courage, integrity, rigor, and compassion.
FAIRNESS, BELONGING AND ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE:
As a member of the Helen Keller Family, each employee is expected to:
- • Help develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce.
- • Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
- • Support employees' evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
- • Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of the Helen Keller family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
- • Follow Helen Keller Code of Conduct, helping to prevent any type of abuse, including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
- • Adhere to the Organizational Core Values
In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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