Project Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Rural development, Assistant, Community Development, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $318
Project Assistant to support the implementation of the project “Youth Engagement for Strengthening Public Financial Management (YES-PFM)”, based in Siem Reap Province.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the GGHR Program Coordinator in implementing the YES-PFM Project.
- Assist with management and administration, including coordinating Commune Accountability Facilitators (CAFs), youth, and target communities.
- Support the GGHR Program Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of project activities, following the overall plan, Logical Framework Approach (LFA), and donor requirements.
- Collect, verify, and update data, conduct budget analysis, and use M&E tools (e.g., ToC, LAF, Monthly Tracking Table, PRISMA).
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual activity plans and reports to support project implementation.
- Participate in regular monthly team meetings to review progress, M&E updates, budget tracking, indicators, outcomes, outputs, and challenges.
- Assist in budget monitoring to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with approved activities.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the project and contribute to the preparation of timely, results-oriented reports (quarterly, annual, biennial), including documentation of success stories and case studies.
- Maintain communication with donors regarding updates, ensuring accurate entry of information.
- Conduct regular field visits, with or without the GGHR Program Coordinator, to support CAFs/Youth when they conduct budget monitoring with the Sangkats.
- Work together with the GGHR Program Coordinator to develop success stories.
- Uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding policies, including adherence to the Code of Conduct.
- Establish and maintain collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, government departments, NCDDs, private sector actors, project partners, and donors, to respond to citizen needs.
- Coordinate project counterparts, such as CAFs, citizens, and communities, and attend relevant technical working group meetings at provincial and national levels as required.
- Carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Work History:
- Experience in project implementation, preferably in development, Good Governance, social accountability, or budget analysis for 1 to 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Skilled in data collection, verification, analysis, advocacy, and tools such as Google Forms.
- Experience documenting success stories or case studies.
- Basic knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Results-Based Management (RBM), project planning, reporting, and budget tracking/assistance.
- Experience supporting municipal and provincial-level activities, including coordination of fieldwork (e.g., CAFs and Youth), citizens, and local communities.
- Familiarity with community development, Good Governance, and social accountability frameworks.
- Strong teamwork, coordination, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Able to support collaboration with stakeholders, NGOs, and local authorities.
- Understanding of and commitment to PSEA and Safeguarding policies, as outlined in the organizational Code of Conduct.
- Fluency in Khmer and English; proficiency in MS Office and basic digital tools.
Soft Skills
- Willingness to travel regularly within project areas and work under pressure.
- Willingness to work with Youth, CAFs, communities, People with Disabilities (PwD), and LGBTQI individuals.
