Position: ​Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Smiling Gecko Cambodia)__Deadline:07-April

Location:  Kampong Chhnang Province

Smiling Gecko Cambodia (SGC) was officially registered in 2014 as a local non-profit NGO in Cambodia. It provides direct aid in the form of finance and other support to the needy in Cambodia, sponsoring projects that are sustainable both from an ecological and economic standpoint. We created a self-sufficient ecosystem for rural communities in Cambodia including Smiling Gecko Campus and Farmhouse Resort & Spa and The Gong. Farmhouse Resort & Spa is located in the countryside about 65 km north of Phnom Penh, surrounded by paddy fields and rolling hills. The Farmhouse Resort & Spa has 34 tastefully furnished rooms and suites spread over 17 bungalows in a classic Khmer style and more contemporary. The resort features multiple dining options from the main Farmhouse Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, over a very relaxing pool lounge bar to the dining extravaganza of “Restaurant Un” and the even more exclusive “Chef’s Table” situated at the founder’s private bungalow. The Sanctuary Spa with treatment rooms in 8 free-standing buildings, its pool, and the adjoining Sanctuary Café. The Spa menu is extensive and ranges from classic massages and couple massages to treatments with sauna or whirlpool use. In addition, the spa has a fully equipped gym as well as a small and two large yoga shalas

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Data Monitoring and Management (40%)

• Collect, verify, and monitor monthly project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Field monitor, ensuring projects follow annual activities and plan.
• Enter all relevant data into the organization’s data management systems in a timely and organized manner.
• Conduct routine data quality checks to ensure reliability and consistency across projects.
• Support the preparation of basic data summaries and visualizations using software such as Excel, SPSS, or other analytical tools.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of datasets, reports, and supporting documents to ensure data traceability and accessibility.

Project Evaluation and Research (30%)

• Support the design and implementation of project evaluations, including baseline and endline studies, needs assessments, and impact evaluation surveys.
• Assist in developing data collection tools such as questionnaires, checklists, and interview guides.
• Participate in field data collection activities, ensuring adherence to data collection protocols and ethical standards.
• Conduct literature reviews to support evaluations, research studies, and program design.

Data Analysis and Reporting (30%)

• Support data cleaning processes to ensure data are ready for analysis.
• Assist in conducting basic quantitative and qualitative analysis under the guidance of senior M&E staff.
• Contribute to drafting simple data tables, charts, and summaries for internal and external reports.
• Assist in compiling findings and contributing to learning materials, briefs, or presentations to support knowledge-sharing across teams.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain practical, hands-on experience working with a leading development NGO focused on sustainable economic growth, education, and skills development.
• Learn and apply key Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concepts, tools, and methods in real project environments.
• Develop technical skills in data collection, data management, data quality assessment, analysis, and reporting.
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through collaboration with program teams, field staff, and partners.
• Build a strong foundation for future career growth in M&E, research, or program management within the development sector.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Recently graduated from a university program in development studies, psychology, social work, economics, statistics, or a related field. Other fields will be considered if the candidate demonstrates strong analytical and communications skills, and a keen interest in development work.
• Be able in spoken and written English are mandatory.
• Basic understanding of and interest in M&E concept and development work.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the willingness to learn data analysis.
• Familiarity with digital data collection and management tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Google Forms) and data analysis such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel (pivot, power BI).

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:      recruitment@smilinggecko-cambodia.org
Phone:    016740883
Website: https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en
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