Job Announcement

Industry Partnership Officer, Junior Data Analyst, and Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

with Skills Development Fund

BTDC-ID: 40445
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Who we are?

The Skills Development Fund (SDF) project has been piloted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) since March 2018 to test a new and innovative financing mechanism to promote demand-driven and sustainable skills development with the ultimate objectives of diversifying and increasing value addition of Cambodia's Economy as well as creating better and well-paid jobs for Cambodian citizens. As a result, the SDF has approved 275 training projects in priority sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, ICT, Electronics, Automotive, and Tourism amount 48.91 million USD worth of training grants for 92,426 trainees (33% female) under the cost-sharing and joint-training model between industry and training providers (public, private and NGO). Training outcomes include 4% dropout, 88% employment, 85% employers' satisfaction, the salary of graduate average of $246. This demand-driven model has strongly been welcomed by the market and development partners and has proven to be an effective and efficient model in transforming the training market into a demand-responsive and sustainable skills development.

With this success, the Royal Government of Cambodia has transformed this pilot project into a TRUST FUND under the name of Skills Development Fund (SDF) (Sub-Decree 97.RNK.BK dated May 18, 2023) with the Board of Directors comprised of the MEF, relevant line ministries and industry leaders. To date, the SDF has received funding from the Royal Government of Cambodia, and development partners such as the ADB and AFD. The mission of the SDF is to strengthen and expand the demand-driven training market to meet the needs of the economy and private sector as well as generate better and higher-value-added jobs for Cambodian citizens.

To realize this mission, the SDF is looking for deeply passionate, competent, and committed talent to fill the following positions:

Announcement Positions

Industry Partnership Officer

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Communications, Business Administration
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The position is for Chinese Speaking

Department: Communication and Engagement Division (CED)

Reports to: ED Manager

Contract Type: Full-Time Staff with 3 Months probationary periods

We are looking for a motivated Industry Partnership Officer (Chinese Speaking) to support collaboration between industry and skills development programs. This role is ideal for young professionals who enjoy working with companies, business associations, training providers, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

You will support partnership coordination, assist in organizing meetings and workshops, engage with Chinese-speaking industry partners, and help monitor the progress of partnership activities. This role offers strong learning exposure to industry engagement, workforce development, and stakeholder coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support coordination of industry partnerships related to skills development programs.
  • Assist in building and maintaining relationships with private companies, business associations, training providers, and SEZs.
  • Support communication and follow-up with industry partners, including Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
  • Assist in preparation and coordination of partnership-based training proposals and activities.
  • Help organize meetings, workshops, consultations, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
  • Participate in field visits and short-term missions to SEZs and industrial areas.
  • Support activity tracking, basic reporting, and documentation.
  • Work closely with the CED team and support other tasks as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Chinese - Good is required
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
Work History:
  • Communication, partnerships, project coordination, or related fields are welcome for 1 to 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Interest in industry engagement, skills development, or workforce programs.
  • Basic understanding of TVET or skills development is an advantage, but willingness to learn is essential.
  • Good command of Chinese, both spoken and written, is required
Soft Skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with different stakeholders
  • Organized, proactive, and able to follow up tasks independently.
 
 

Junior Data Analyst (2 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Analyst / Assessment, Computer - General, Economics, Business Administration
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Department: 1 Vacancy Appraisal Unit / 1 Vacancy in M&E Division

Reports to: Apprisal Team Leader and M&E Team Leader

Contract Type: Full-Time Staff with 3 Months probationary periods

The purpose of this position is to support a transparent, evidence-based, and decision-oriented appraisal process. The role will help ensure that proposals are assessed using reliable data, practical research, and clear analysis on training needs, training cost, value for money, implementation readiness, expected results, and alignment with SDF priorities.

The Junior Data Analyst will support the Appraisal Team by managing, checking, researching, and analyzing proposal-related data to ensure that training proposals are reviewed based on clear evidence, accurate information, and practical decision-making needs. The role will support data collection, desk research, training cost analysis, budget comparison, analytical summaries, and the use of digital tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted methods to improve appraisal quality, consistency, efficiency, and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Data analysis and decision support
  • Collect, clean, organize, and maintain proposal and appraisal data, including budgets, curricula, provider profiles, trainer information, trainee targets, expected outcomes, and supporting documents.
  • Check the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of proposal documents, appraisal forms, scoring sheets, budget templates, tracking files, and supporting evidence.
  • Assist in preparing proposal summaries, cost comparison tables, dashboards, charts, and short analytical notes for appraisal and management review.
  • Support basic comparison of proposed training costs using the Cost Matrix, including cost per trainee, training duration, trainer cost, materials, equipment, venue, assessment, certification, administration, and other relevant cost items.
  • Maintain appraisal records, databases, tracking sheets, and document folders in a clear, systematic, and confidential manner.
  • Research, data collection, and evidence generation
  • Conduct simple desk research and data collection on skills demand, labor market information, comparable training programs, training cost references, and relevant program priorities.
  • Compile and summarize data from proposals, training providers, employers, SDF databases, previous projects, surveys, field information, and other available sources.
  • Assist the Appraisal Team in checking whether proposed training needs, target groups, expected outcomes, and training design are supported by available evidence.
  • Prepare short research notes, evidence summaries, comparison tables, and briefing inputs for appraisal meetings and decision-making.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and applicants to follow up on missing, unclear, or inconsistent information required for appraisal.
  • Support improvement of appraisal templates, data collection tools, research checklists, cost analysis formats, scoring sheets, and reporting templates.
  • Use digital tools, dashboards, and AI-assisted tools responsibly under the guidance of the supervisor.
  • Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information technology, statistics, economics, development studies, social science, data analytics, business administration, public policy, research, or a related field as a minimum
Work History:
  • Data analysis, research, proposal review, appraisal support, project monitoring and evaluation, program support, or cost/budget analysis for 1 year as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of data collection, data cleaning, data management, basic research methods, data visualization, and preparation of analytical summaries.
  • Ability to review and summarize training costs, budgets, cost per trainee, and value-for-money information is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; knowledge of Power BI, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, R, STATA, SQL, or other data tools is an advantage.
  • Basic understanding of AI tools, database management, project management, financial analysis, labor market information, or skills development programs is an advantage.
  • Good English and Khmer communication skills, both written and spoken, with ability to prepare clear summaries, tables, charts, short research notes, and analytical briefs.
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, accuracy, logic, confidentiality, and evidence-based judgment.
 
 

Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (2 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Social Work
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Department: M&E Division

Reports to: M&E Team Leader

Contract Type: Full-Time Staff with 3 Months probationary periods

The Junior M&E Officer will support the Monitoring and Evaluation Division, ensuring that the division achieves its intended output in a cost-effective and timely manner. The Junior M&E Officer will assist and work in close collaboration with the M&E team, Appraisal Team, Admin and Finance Division, and relevant stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation of the skills training projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support on data collection and management, analysis and reporting.
  • Conduct field visits and spot checks on awarded skills training projects.
  • Support on managing training contracts and tracking the training progress and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Contribute to evaluation of training project activities, documenting lessons learned, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Support relevant teams to ensure timely fund disbursement for training projects.
  • Support on document management, administrative tasks and organizing meetings, workshops, missions and events.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, development studies, social science, statistics, or a related field as a minimum
Work History:
  • Project monitoring and evaluation, research and data analysis for 1 year as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in data collection (KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO) and statistical data analysis (Advanced Excel, Power BI, R, STATA), and data visualization (Power BI),
  • Excellent English and Khmer communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Knowledge of AI skills, database and project management, financial analysis, and organizational skills.
Soft Skills
  • Demonstrated attention to details and ability to quickly adapt and commit to learning in new institutional, cultural or technical environments.
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit his/her CV with a cover letter via email provided in the contact details with the Subject to othe position your are interested in along your first name (e.g: Appying for “Industry Partnership Officer_YOUR FIRST NAME

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • 8th Floor, BDC Building, OCIC Blvd, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Skills Development Fund
 
Email