Location: Online
At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse
workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe
that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the
degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in
which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity
employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration
for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage
applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a
diverse and inclusive workplace.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Regional Programme Management
- Ensure effective planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all regional and country office activities
- Ensure activities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved work plans
- Monitor progress against agreed targets, outputs, and performance indicators
- Identify implementation risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures
- Budget Management and Coordination
- Work in close collaboration with Regional and CO Finance teams for annual and quarterly planning processes
- In partnership with MRGP teams, develop and monitor regional and Country Office work plans and budgets
- Ensure timely and efficient utilisation of project resources
- Monitor expenditure and ensure compliance with organisational financial policies and donor requirements
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to align budget planning, financial reporting, and expenditure management
- Country Office Coordination and Support
- Maintain regular communication and coordination with country focal points to ensure consistent implementation of work plans, budgets, monitoring activities, and reporting
- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across participating countries
- Support countries to identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions
- Provide timely updates and communications to Country Office Senior Leadership teams, to maintain visibility on programme progress and alignment to Country Office Strategies and operational plans
- Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (PMEL)
- Work closely with the Regional and Country Office PMEL teams to implement the programme’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Ensure effective collection, analysis, and reporting of activity data
- Monitor project performance against agreed indicators and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Promote learning and continuous improvement through regular review of project results
- Communications and Knowledge Management
- Coordinate with the Communications Focal Point to ensure appropriate project visibility, branding, and communications in accordance with donor and organisational requirements
- Support the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and knowledge products
- Contribute to regional knowledge sharing initiatives
- Ensure programme outputs and resources are uploaded to the SharePoint site
- Donor Compliance and Reporting
- Regular coordination with the Programme Manager (Australia), and Technical Lead (Mekong)
- Ensure full compliance with donor agreements, policies, reporting requirements, and contractual obligations
- Coordinate closely with the Coordination Team to ensure alignment of work plans, budgets, implementation progress, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting with donor expectations
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and high-quality technical and narrative reports
- Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with regional partners, government agencies, implementing partners, and other stakeholders
- Represent the programme at regional meetings, workshops, and coordination forums as appropriate
- Seek opportunities for collaboration and scale out within WWF programmes, and other DFAT and ANCP funded programmes
- Internal Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with members of the regional and Country Offices teams to ensure coordinated, efficient, and high-quality project delivery
- Promote effective communication, information sharing, and teamwork across programme, technical, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and communications functions.
- Contribute to a collaborative, transparent, and respectful working environment
- No Direct Reports
- Dotted Line and oversight of Country Office Focal Points
- Works in close collaboration with: Regional Programme Finance, PMEL Advisor, and Communications Focal Point
- Adjacent to: WWF-Australia Programme Manager, Regional Technical Lead
- Reports to: Director, Operations, Asia Pacific
Key Requirements (skills, knowledge experience & qualification):
- Postgraduate qualification in International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Management, Gender Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7–10 years' progressively responsible experience managing complex, multi-country programmes.
- Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, including planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
- Experience supervising and mentoring geographically dispersed teams.
- Proven experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations, development partners, and regional stakeholders.
- Strong experience in financial management, budget monitoring, and grant management.
- Experience preparing high-quality donor reports and ensuring compliance with donor regulations.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in a programme setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience working in Southeast Asia or other regional programme settings.
- Experience working with international NGOs, or conservation/development organizations
- Previous experience with WWF or DFAT considered an asset
- Knowledge of Mekong languages preferred
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.
- Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
Apply at https://www.wwf.org.kh/getinvolved/job_opportunities/?397715
Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:
Phone: 023 218 034
Website: https://www.wwf.org.kh/getinvolved/job_opportunities
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