G-PSF Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Reports to: Policy Hub Lead
Period of Assignment: January to June, 2026
Duration: 6 months with possibility of a longer-term extension based on performance
Contractual arrangement: “eligible for Cambodian residents/citizens only”
CAPRED is seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of G-PSF Coordinator. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading all of CAPRED’s G-PSF associated work. We are seeking a candidate with strong management experience and excellent networks within government and the private sector. The role will be based in Cambodia (Phnom Penh and potentially some travel to provincial and/or international locations).
This is a full-time position with attractive monthly remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leadership
- Lead and mentor the G-PSF team, fostering innovation, teamwork, and effective collaboration across domains.
- Contribute to overall G-PSF and Policy Hub strategy
- Ensure timely, high-quality project deliverables and coordinated team activities.
- Work closely with other CAPRED technical teams to ensure strategic alignment and synergy.
- Technical
- Operate with autonomy, supporting the G-PSF team to drive policy innovation and new program approaches.
- Lead the G-PSF team on intervention development, program effectiveness, and planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ensure that the G-PSF initiative has the required Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems in place and build MEL capacity across stakeholders.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen institutional performance of G-PSF stakeholders through capacity assessments, training, and SOP development.
- Oversee the team’s management of relevant contracts and systems to improve coordination and accountability.
- Enhance the quality and outcomes of G-PSF dialogues and working group engagement.
- Coordinate transition and sustainability plans for G-PSF work.
- Support CDC, CCC, and line ministries through technical advice, research, and evidence-based advocacy for plenaries and working groups.
- Lead organisation of dialogue events and communication products (policy briefs, reports, press releases).
- Promote integration of G-PSF priorities across CAPRED domains (Agriculture, Infrastructure, Trade, Investment, Policy Hub, GEDSI), with emphasis on gender and climate resilience.
- Build partnerships for provincial G-PSF pilots and perform other tasks as assigned.
- Compliance
- Ensure adherence to Cowater and DFAT policies, including inclusion, child protection, PSEAH, anti-fraud, and environmental sustainability standards.
- Commitment to championing gender, equality, disability, and social inclusion across the Facility (GEDSI) across the Facility including programming.
- Commitment to championing environmental sustainability and climate action across the Facility.
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Build trusted relationships with CDC, CCC, G-PSF Working Groups, BMOs, and development partners.
- Promote inclusive engagement with women and marginalized communities, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Represent G-PSF in meetings and maintain partnerships with current and potential stakeholders.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- At least five to seven years of progressive experience in managing complex development programs, particularly in governance, advocacy, public-private dialogue, or institutional reform.
- High level stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior private sector partners and Government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to support team members to produce high quality products and coordinate tasks for different working groups.
- A sound understanding of project management principles and practices.
- Experience in adaptive management, project and team management, including planning, MEL, and donor reporting (experience with DFAT programs is a plus).
- A deep understanding of Cambodia’s policy, governance, and private sector development landscape.
- Demonstrate ability to exercise independence and proactively identify opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent observation, analytical, coordination, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and Khmer, with a strong record in producing strategic reports, policy briefs, and technical content.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to work in a flexible, professional, business-friendly manner, driven by a wish to create real collaboration, real changes, and results, as a team player.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
