Project Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Operations Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee our projects with different stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in regulatory compliance in agriculture, food manufacturing and project management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Project planning and delivery:
- Lead projects from proposal and inception through implementation, reporting and close-out.
- Prepare work plans, log frames, timelines, risk assessments and resource plans.
- Coordinate Auditors, Inspectors, Trainers, Experts and field staff to deliver activities on schedule.
- Track progress against indicators and milestones; resolve issues and escalate risks early.
- Ensure deliverables meet quality, technical and contractual requirements.
- Stakeholder engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with international and local NGOs, development agencies, donors and other stakeholders.
- Liaise with ministries, provincial departments and local authorities on permits, approvals, MoUs and joint activities.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops and consultations with farmers, cooperatives, companies and communities.
- Represent Control Union Cambodia at sector forums, working groups and government meetings.
- Budget and contract management:
- Manage project budgets, forecasts and expenditure in line with donor and company rules.
- Oversee subcontractor and consultant agreements, procurement and payments.
- Support audits and financial reviews by donors and internal teams.
- Reporting and documentation:
- Produce clear progress, financial and final reports for donors, partners and management, in English and Khmer.
- Maintain complete project records, evidence files and data for audit and verification.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to case studies and communications.
- Business development and team leadership:
- Identify funding opportunities and contribute to proposals, concept notes and tenders.
- Supervise and coach project officers and field coordinators.
- Promote a culture of integrity, safety and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- Allowance – Annual Bonus / 13th Month Salary
- Support Service - Free Health Checkups
- Training – In-House Programs
- Insurance – Private Health
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Business or a related field is required
Work History:
- Project Manager in NGOs and Community Development for 5 to 10 years is required
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Stakeholder management: builds trust with donors, officials, NGOs and communities; navigates protocol and differing priorities.
- Planning and organized: manages several projects and deadlines at once.
- Communication: writes clear reports and presents confidently to senior officials and partners.
- Integrity and impartiality handle sensitive information and conflicts of interest correctly.
- Problem solving stays calm under pressure and finds workable solutions in the field.
- Digital skills: confident with MS Office or Google Workspace and project-management tools; data and M&E tools are a plus.
- Willing to travel frequently within Cambodia and occasionally abroad.
