Green Energy & Sustainable Markets Program Manager
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Line Manager: Head of Programs
Location: Phnom Penh with frequent trips to other provinces
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Starting date: As soon as possible
Salary: Amount up to 2,470 USD (based on experience and skills – gross salary)
About the position
Program manager (PM) will be responsible for the overall management of PIN’s Green Energy and Sustainable Markets Portfolio. This will include both the project cycle management of portfolio projects as well as continuous development of PIN’s programming in line with PIN’s sectoral priorities and long-term strategy.
This position is based in Phnom Penh with frequent visits to the field (the project covers all provinces of Cambodia).
BENFITS:
- 18 days of Annual Leave per year
- Extra 3 days of paid Sick Leave (without Medical Certificate)
- 7 days of Special Paid Leave (related to family event)
- Monthly Phone Card Allowance (Based on Position)
- Provident Fund
- Seniority payment
- Insurance (Hospital & Surgical, Accident, NSSF)
- A friendly and good working environment
- Training and capacity development opportunities
- Program Management:
- Ensure all projects within the program are implemented according to project proposals on time and in line with the budget.
- Consolidate and prepare all narrative reports, assist with preparation of financial report and submit all reports to donors as defined by contracts.
- Coordinate with project partners in adherence with partnership agreements, and in pursuit of project objectives.
- Prepare realistic work plans and establish clear tracking systems.
- Identify problems in the program implementation and identify appropriate solutions.
- Ensure compliance with PIN and other international standards such HAP and Sphere, etc.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning:
- Ensure the quality and maximum impact of existing projects. Together with M&E develop comprehensive M&E frameworks for all assigned projects, measuring their impact on intended beneficiaries.
- Ensure preparation of high-quality narrative reports to PIN donors. Support Finance Coordinator in preparation of financial reports. Provide support to the partners and implementing teams in writing project related reports as needed.
- Ensures that lessons learnt are collected, shared and reflected in further programming.
- Finance & Compliance:
- Budget control and financial management for all projects.
- Supervise and plan projects’ budget spending, prepare financial forecasts and plans. Communicate any foreseen issue with Country Director and Head of Systems and Operations as needed.
- Ensure that contractual obligations are followed; that the guidelines are adhered to (including general conditions, visibility guidelines and procurement guidelines).
- Supervise and plan projects’ related procurement (incl. requesting for derogations if necessary).
- Ensure that external and internal audits are completed based on donor agreement.
- External Communication and Coordination:
- Establish and keep excellent relations with governmental institutions, including all relevant ministries.
- Build and keep relations with current and potential donors contributing to the program (EC, CZDA, ADB, etc).
- Keep sound working relations and coordinate with the consortium partners.
- Coordinate preparation and follow-up of project communication and visibility plans in accordance with donor´s requirements.
- Represent PIN (and its partnerships) during all relevant forums in Cambodia. Ensure PIN brings constructive inputs to sector development in the form of discussion, presentations or shared research.
- Coordinates organization of project related events: opening/handing over ceremonies and ensure media presence as needed.
- Ensure widespread distribution of PIN research papers, studies, evaluations, manuals, etc.
- Human Resource Management:
- Ensure Program-related HR plans and organigram are regularly updated and recruitment conducted in advance for open positions.
- Conduct regular appraisals of the program staff and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure all Program staff have clear personal development plans with regular follow up.
- Enable positive, open and flexible working environment for the Program staff.
- Provide ongoing support to the program and local partners’ staff as necessary.
- Grant Fundraising:
- Maintain positive and constructive relations with current PIN donors.
- Identify new sources of funding to diversify PIN donor’s portfolio.
- Conduct needs assessment and other research exercises leading to development of new proposals
- Prepare project proposals, budgets, work plans and log frames.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Renewable Energy, Management, Sustainable Development, International Development or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in project management, ideally within the renewable energy or environmental sustainability sectors.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare high-quality reports and proposals.
- Experience working with international donors such as EC, UN agencies, or similar.
- Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets, procurement, and financial forecasting.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High proficiency in coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government institutions, donors, and project partners.
- Ability to work with team members with different backgrounds and to effectively manage staff.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Very good English and Khmer, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of green energy and sustainable market trends of Cambodia.
- High ethical standards and ability to endorse principals of confidentiality, commitment to and understanding of PIN’s aims, values and principles.
