Program Officer, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
Position Summary
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will liaise with a dynamic program team and other colleagues in the wider office of The Asia Foundation in Cambodia to implement the Ponlok Chomnes program. The Program Officer will have various opportunities to grow and interact with a wide range of policy actors, civil society organizations, and research institutes in Cambodia with the Program.
- Required skills and experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in social development work in Cambodia
- Demonstrated experience in development program implementation and in results-based management
- Experience coordinating and fostering partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including non-government and government agencies
- Excellent writing, and oral communication skills in English and Khmer
- Advanced skills in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Microsoft 365), advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, and experience in handling web-based management systems.
- Additional skills and experience:
- Experience in implementing in Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion plan and projects
- Good knowledge of Cambodia’s development priorities, public policy development processes, and the use of research to inform policymaking in Cambodia
- Strong understanding of recent international and national policies, development priorities and theories on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
- Experience in developing/organizing capacity-building programs in Cambodia
- Experience in conducting and/or managing research and dialogues.
- Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as gender studies, political science, public policy, governance, public administration, development studies or international development.
- Competencies:
- Communication, learning and knowledge-sharing skills: builds networks with others for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas.
- Application of technical knowledge and skills: demonstrates breadth, depth, and leadership in own area of technical expertise.
- Delivers solutions to internal and external stakeholders: adapts the approach to understand and meet different needs and concerns and treats all stakeholders fairly.
- Achieves results and problem-solving skills: conducts balanced analysis and uses good judgment to solve problems.
- Ability to act as a key member in diverse internal and external teams: Committed to workgroup goals and good interpersonal and diplomatic skills; collaborative, creative, and culturally sensitive.
- Seeks innovation and change: ability to work independently, quick learner, multi-task and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
