Program Manager
- Career Category: Advocacy, Community Development, Exec. / Management, Agriculture, Rural development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The position is for Solidarity Actions for Community Harmonization and Sustainability(SACHAS - សច្ចៈ)
The role of the SACHAS - សច្ចៈ Program Manager is a member of management team and is responsible for supporting NGOF’s members, partners and the communities (incl. ACs, CPA, CFi, and CF) to operationalize key laws and policies (incl. Natural Resources and Environmental Code, and other laws related; Pentagonal Strategies (Phase I); Cambodian Sustainable Development Goals (CSDGs); National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) and National Program Phase 2 for Sub-national Democratic Development; Public Financial Management including national budgeting; green finance; tax justice; and digital economy; Climate Change Strategic Plan 2024- 2028, including loss and damage policies; Agriculture policies, and other related sectoral policies and strategic plans, and other related policies; Sustainable and green growth policies; and ESG and Business and Human Rights) into practices, and to support their local-led initiatives to transform their communities toward harmonious, prosperous, resilient and sustainable one. One of the feasible ideas is to transform Cis/ACs/CFs/CPAs into the community of Agri-tourism, education, environment, and culture so that the target communities are able to build trust, solidarity, income, and conserve their environment and culture in a more harmonized, prosperous and sustainable manner. A program manager of SACHAS will lead a team to support the members and partners to build synergies and collective efforts/actions in responding key issues (including emerging) and priorities of their organizations and communities.
- Program Leadership and Strategic Management
- Lead the overall planning, implementation, and management of the SACHAS Program.
- Ensure that the program aligns with NGOF’s strategic priorities, mission, and values.
- Translate program objectives into annual workplans, implementation strategies, and measurable results.
- Provide strategic guidance to ensure program relevance in addressing key and emerging issues affecting communities and partner organizations.
- Promote synergies across projects, partners, and thematic areas under the SACHAS Program.
- Project Oversight and Coordination
- Oversee the implementation of all projects under the SACHAS Program, including initiatives related to responsible investment, land governance, and advocacy.
- Ensure timely, high-quality, and results-based delivery of project activities, outputs, and outcomes.
- Supervise and support project staff, consultants, and partner organizations in implementing approved plans.
- Monitor project progress and address implementation challenges in a timely and effective manner.
- Ensure coordination and complementarity between the program’s different projects and stakeholders.
- Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Strengthen collaboration with NGOF members, civil society partners, community networks, youth groups, government institutions, development partners, and the private sector.
- Represent the SACHAS Program in meetings, consultations, technical working groups, and public events.
- Foster collective actions among stakeholders in response to key development, land, and investment-related issues.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships to support advocacy, policy engagement, and joint initiatives.
- Advocacy, Policy Engagement, and Knowledge Management
- Lead programmatic support for evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement related to responsible investment and land governance.
- Ensure that learning, research findings, and community evidence are translated into advocacy messages, policy recommendations, and public communication products.
- Support the production of analytical reports, briefing papers, position papers, and knowledge products.
- Promote documentation, learning, and knowledge-sharing across projects and among stakeholders.
- Promote public awareness on the adopted policies and laws through social medias, workshops, and youth platform
- Create and facilitate a team of METRI youth ambassador to promote METRI modeling and public awareness on the adopted policies and laws
- Support and/or develop a set of guidelines to promote local inclusive partnership
- Identify and select target communities (especially communities along Mekong River, surrounding Tonle Sap, Ramsar, Costal, CPA, CFi, CF, and ACs) to be implement the community sustainable model
- Build a partnership with all relevant stakeholders (at least 8 actors within the community) in the selected target communities
- Conduct exposure visits with the selected community to other communities that are well established/role model
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Learning
- Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems are in place for the SACHAS Program.
- Track progress against indicators, workplans, and budgets.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of quality narrative reports, donor reports, and program updates.
- Use evidence and feedback to improve program strategies and implementation.
- Ensure proper documentation of achievements, lessons learned, and challenges.
- Financial and Resource Management
- Oversee program budgets and ensure effective, transparent, and accountable use of resources.
- Work closely with finance and operations teams on budget planning, expenditure tracking, forecast revision, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with NGOF financial policies and donor requirements.
- Support fundraising, concept development, and proposal writing for program expansion and sustainability.
- Team Management and Capacity Strengthening
- Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance support to program staff.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable working environment.
- Identify staff and partner capacity-building needs and facilitate relevant support.
- Encourage innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning within the program.
- English - Fluent
- Khmer - Fluent
- Master's Degree in NRM, Agriculture, Rural Development, Social Policy or relevant field.
- Bachelor's Degree in or higher in development studies, social sciences, law, public policy, environmental studies, international development, or a related field
- At least of relevant experience in program management, project coordination, advocacy, or civil society development for 5 years
- Strong knowledge of land governance, responsible investment, policy advocacy, and community engagement in Cambodia.
- Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience in team leadership, program planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of Cambodian civil society, government systems, and policy processes.
- Experience in research, evidence generation, and translating findings into advocacy actions is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and financial management skills.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills in Khmer and English.
- Commitment to NGOF’s vision, mission, and values (Human Rights and Justice, Transparency and Accountability, Sustainability, Cooperation and Partnership, Peace, and Equity).
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Commitment to social justice, participation, and sustainable development.
