Project Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Agriculture, Rural development, Social Work, Community Development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Location: Ratanakiri Province (based in the Ratanakiri office with ~30% field travel)
Department & Grade: Program Department, Grade: 7
Reporting To: Program Manager (PM) Bandos Komar Association
Project Focus: Overall leadership, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the 1000 Days ("Better Health Together") project focusing on maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN), nutrition-sensitive WASH, household resilience, and inclusive local governance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- FUNCTIONS AND TASKS
- Jobholder Plan:
- Project Planning and Management: Lead project planning, implementation, budget monitoring and staff supervision to achieve approved targets efficiently and on time.
- Community Nutrition, Food Security and WASH: Identify vulnerable households and strengthen caregiver groups, healthy diets, climate-resilient food production, nutrition-sensitive livelihoods and household WASH practices.
- Quality MNCHN Services: Coordinate with health authorities and health centers to improve inclusive maternal and child health and nutrition services, staff capacity, community outreach, malnutrition screening, referral and follow-up.
- Government Coordination and Guideline Implementation: Collaborate with provincial and sub-national authorities, commune councils and partners to implement national guidelines on IMAM, PHC-BIF and nutrition-sensitive WASH.
- Capacity Building and Community Engagement: Assess training needs and facilitate training, community participation, health promotion and feedback mechanisms for caregivers, health workers and relevant stakeholders.
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: Conduct regular field monitoring, joint supervision, data reviews and coordination meetings to assess progress, address gaps, document lessons learned and inform local planning and decision-making.
- Outputs and Deliverable:
- Approved work plans and budgets, regular staff supervision, and timely delivery of project targets.
- Vulnerable households identified, caregiver groups strengthened, and improved nutrition, food security and WASH practices promoted.
- Health workers trained, inclusive health services strengthened, and malnutrition screening, referral and follow-up conducted.
- Joint action plans, coordination meetings and monitoring activities conducted to support national guideline implementation.
- Stakeholder training completed, community participation strengthened, and feedback mechanisms improved.
- Progress monitored, project data reviewed, corrective actions identified, and lessons learned documented and shared.
- LEVEL/SCOPE OF DUTIES:
- The post holder oversees: Based in the Ratanakiri office, with approximately 30% field travel to monitor project implementation, visit target communities and attend coordination meetings and training as required.
- Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the 1,000 Days project in line with approved proposals, work plans, budgets and targets.
- Oversee activities promoting maternal and child health and nutrition, healthy diets, climate-resilient food production and improved WASH practices.
- Coordinate with health departments, health centres, local authorities and community structures to strengthen inclusive MNCHN services, malnutrition screening, referral and follow-up.
- Supervise project staff, strengthen community structures, coordinate with government and partners, and address implementation challenges.
- Contribute to project proposal development and ensure timely preparation of quality narrative reports and documentation of results.
- Ensure monitoring tools are applied effectively, track progress against targets, review data and implement corrective actions.
- Manage staff performance, capacity development and related HR responsibilities.
- Ensure compliance with organizational child protection, safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion policies and procedures.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field
- Master's Degree is preferred
Work History:
- Experiences in managing education project and related project for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Project management, staff supervision and capacity development.
- Maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN), including the first 1,000 days of life.
- Infant and young child feeding, maternal nutrition, food security, climate-resilient agriculture and WASH.
- Gender equality, child rights, disability inclusion and safeguarding.
- Community development and integrated program implementation.
- Donor requirements, financial accountability and results-based management.
- National guidelines and technical standards relevant to nutrition, IMAM, PHC-BIF and nutrition-sensitive WASH.
- Experience in project planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience coordinating with government departments, NGOs, local authorities and community structures.
- Experience in staff management, training, facilitation and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience developing proposals, preparing reports and analyzing project results.
- Understanding of maternal and child nutrition, community-based malnutrition prevention and referral systems.
- Experience working with vulnerable households, indigenous communities and marginalized populations.
- Experience managing project risks, ensuring accountability and applying safeguarding procedures.
Soft Skills
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, maturity and professionalism.
- Is analytical, proactive, adaptable and results-oriented.
- Works effectively under pressure and manages multiple priorities.
- Respects organizational policies, procedures and ethical standards.
- Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and effective communication.
- Respects diversity and promotes gender equality, inclusion and community participation.
- Shows initiative, perseverance and commitment to improving maternal and child health and nutrition.
- Values learning, accepts feedback and continuously improves performance.
- Demonstrates commitment to child protection, safeguarding and confidentiality.
Project Officer (4 Positions)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Social Work, Community Development, Rural development, Agriculture, Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Grade: 4
Department: Program
Report To: Project Manager (PM) Bandos Komar Association
Purpose of the Position
The Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing the 1,000 Days - Better Health Together project activities in line with the approved project proposal, work plans, budget, donor requirements and Bandos Komar Association (BK) policies. The position supports improved maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN), nutrition-sensitive WASH, household food security and community resilience through field-level implementation, capacity building, stakeholder coordination, monitoring and reporting. The Project Officer works under the supervision of the Project Manager and collaborates with government authorities, health centres, local authorities, community structures and project partners to achieve the expected project outputs and outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Functions and Tasks
- The jobholder is responsible for:
- Project Planning and Implementation: Support the preparation and implementation of monthly, quarterly and annual work plans, monitor activity progress and ensure effective use of project resources.
- Community Nutrition, Food Security and WASH: Facilitate caregiver group sessions, promote maternal and child nutrition, healthy diets, climate-resilient food production, home gardening and improved household WASH practices, prioritizing vulnerable households.
- Quality MNCHN Services: Coordinate with health centers and Village Health Support Groups to support health promotion, maternal and child nutrition services, growth monitoring, malnutrition screening, referral and follow-up in accordance with national guidelines.
- Government and Stakeholder Coordination: Work with provincial and district departments, commune councils, CCWCs, village leaders and project partners to implement project activities and promote the application of IMAM, PHC-BIF and nutrition-sensitive WASH guidelines.
- Capacity Building and Community Engagement: Identify training needs and assist in organizing training, community meetings, awareness sessions and participatory activities for caregivers, health workers, farmers and community groups.
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Conduct regular field visits, collect and verify project data, use monitoring tools, prepare activity reports, identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager.
- Outputs and Deliverables
- Monthly and quarterly work plans implemented, with activity progress documented.
- Vulnerable households reached and caregiver groups supported to improve nutrition, food security and WASH practices.
- Community-based MNCHN promotion, malnutrition screening, referral and follow-up activities supported.
- Government and community coordination meetings, training sessions and joint monitoring activities conducted.
- Project monitoring data, activity reports and supporting documentation submitted accurately and on time.
- Implementation challenges, community feedback, good practices and lessons learned documented and shared.
- Level/Scope of Duties
- The post holder is responsible for:
- Filed based, with approximately 95% in the communities.
- Implementing assigned project activities in accordance with approved plans, budgets and technical guidelines.
- Facilitating community nutrition, food security, climate-resilient agriculture and WASH interventions.
- Coordinating with health facilities, local authorities, community structures and project partners.
- Supporting training, community mobilization and capacity development activities.
- Collecting, verifying and reporting project data and monitoring activity progress against agreed targets.
- Identifying implementation challenges and reporting them to the Project Manager for timely action.
- Maintaining accurate project records, activity reports and supporting documents.
- Following BK financial, administrative, gender equality, child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Rural Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
Work History:
- Health, nutrition, food security, WASH or community development projects for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, particularly the first 1,000 days of life.
- Infant and young child feeding, maternal nutrition and community-based nutrition promotion.
- Household food security, climate-resilient agriculture and WASH.
- Community mobilization, participatory development and capacity building.
- Gender equality, disability inclusion, child rights and safeguarding.
- Basic monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
- Relevant national guidelines on IMAM, PHC-BIF and nutrition-sensitive WASH
- Experience implementing field activities and working with government departments and community structures.
- Experience facilitating training, community meetings and awareness-raising activities.
- Experience collecting data, monitoring activities and preparing reports.
- Experience working with vulnerable households, indigenous communities and marginalized groups is an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Honest, responsible, respectful and accountable.
- Proactive, organized and results-oriented.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility and effective communication.
- Respects cultural diversity and promotes gender equality and social inclusion.
- Willing to learn, accept feedback and improve performance.
- Committed to improving maternal and child health, nutrition and community well-being.
- Demonstrates integrity and compliance with child protection, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements
Admin and Finance Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Admin / Supervisory, Banking / Finance
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Grade: 4
Department: Rattanakiri Provincial Program
Report to: Program Manager
Purpose of Position
- To provide effective and timely administrative services (building, maintenance, equipment, personal, archives...) and accounting actions to ensure a smooth admin/accounting process at Bandos Komar.
- To provide timely and reliable accounting information leading to effective decision-making, and to manage and build the capacity of accounting and administrative personnel to meet organizational demands.
- To operate and maintain the QuickBooks accounting system for every financial transaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Functions and Tasks
- Jobholder Plan
- Yearly budget planning including the administrative and accounting department.
- Training and development plan for team members.
- Supplies and equipment for the program and office as a whole.
- Monthly and quarterly planning for the administrative/accounting department.
- Administrative and accounting internal control.
- Outputs and Deliverables
- Provide Administrative Support and Manage
- Ensure administrative policies and procedures are developed, reviewed, approved as required, and appropriately implemented across Bandos Komar.
- Facilitate an efficient flow of communication such as telephones, fax, email, and mail.
- Ensure smooth official function preparations, schedule preparation, transportation arrangements, and hotel/ticket reservations for staff and visitors.
- Manage Bandos Komar's assets (vehicles, motorbikes, office equipment) and ensure all assets undergo an annual inventory and verification.
- Organize and monitor logistic tasks, training materials/equipment, and venues together with concerned staff when training, workshops, and meetings are conducted in Phnom Penh.
- Ensure all related procurement documents are properly implemented and monitored (receiving applications from potential suppliers/service providers, numbering requisition forms or purchase order forms within Bandos Komar).
- Office Management
- Oversee general office management to ensure efficient and effective functions.
- Ensure general office upkeep, including equipment, furniture, fittings, and buildings.
- Maintain security measures at all times.
- Accounting and Finance
- Ensure accounting/finance policies and procedures are developed, reviewed, approved as required, and strictly adhered to across Bandos Komar.
- Ensure and facilitate internal finance/accounting control for regular, effective, and accurate financial management.
- Facilitate external audits to ensure all financial transactions are managed effectively and accurately.
- Manage and report all cash and bank transactions within Bandos Komar and from donors, including all status accounts held in banks (cash and bank balances).
- Review cash flow projections and ensure sufficient funds are available for payments.
- Review all requisitions and quotations as per policies/procedures and approved budgets.
- Review petty cash fund transactions, approve vouchers, and ensure correct processing.
- Ensure all expenditures are tracked and kept.
- Control payments made to communities and partners, ensuring liquidation of related amounts with sufficient supporting documentation.
- Monitor cash advances and ensure cash receipts are deposited on time in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Prepare and review periodic accounting/financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and yearly).
- QuickBooks Maintenance and Transaction Process
- Process QuickBooks transactions and prepare vouchers on time.
- Check account lines based on approved budgets before signing requisition forms (purchase orders), cash advances, and payment requests.
- Ensure all required signatories and documentation are secured before issuing cheques.
- Ensure advances are followed up and reviewed upon liquidation.
- Perform internal and external backups following the schedule in the QuickBooks Manual.
- Other Duties
- Keep the Admin/Finance Manager updated on issues and actions to be taken.
- Submit and report quarterly planning to the Admin/Finance Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Level and Scope of Duties
- The post holder oversees:
- General administrative and accounting work.
- Mainly accounting work and bookkeeping (bank and cash).
- Budget planning, control, and analysis.
- QuickBooks and cash management processes.
- Administration/finance management, including personnel issues/matters within the department.
- Office and fixed asset maintenance and management.
- Assisting others in accounting and banking matters.
- Team/posts reporting into the post holder: N/A
- Primary linkages: Admin and Account Manager
- Level of contact with children: Medium
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting Management, or a related field. as a minimum
Work History:
- Demonstrable experience in administrative and finance/accounting management within NGOs for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of administration, financial accounting, budgeting, controlling, and reporting principles.
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks and other systems).
- Internal accounting standards.
- Communication systems and protocols.
- Logistics/procurement.
- Personnel-related work, including the Cambodia Labor Law.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability and aptitude to learn quickly; result- and output-oriented.
- A team player who works well in a multicultural environment, communicates readily, and shares learning with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, and others.
- An analytical mind.
- Respects the confidentiality of both official and personal information.
- Honest, loyal, transparent, fair, ethical, reliable, friendly, resourceful, humble, and mature individual.
- Adheres to rules and regulations.
- Hardworking and able to work under pressure with multitasking.
