Job Announcement

Strategy Assistant, and ICT Business Analyst Specialist

with Skills Development Fund
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BTDC-ID: 38375
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Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Who we are?

The Skills Development Fund (SDF) project has been piloted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) since March 2018 to test a new and innovative financing mechanism in order to promote demand-driven and sustainable skills development with the ultimate objectives of diversifying and increasing value addition of Cambodia’s Economy as well as creating better and well-paid jobs for Cambodian citizens. As a result, the SDF has approved 169 training projects in priority sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, ICT, Electronics, Automotive, and Tourism amount 14.28 million USD worth of training grants for 32,826 trainees (34% female) under the cost-sharing and joint-training model between industry and training providers (public, private and NGO). Training outcomes include 4% dropout, 88% employment, 85% employers’ satisfaction, the salary of graduate average of $246. This demand-driven model has strongly been welcomed by the market and development partners and has proven to be an effective and efficient model in transforming the training market into a demand-responsive and sustainable skills development.

With this success, the Royal Government of Cambodia has transformed this pilot project into a TRUST FUND under the name of Skills Development Fund (SDF) (Sub-Decree 97.RNK.BK dated May 18, 2023) with the Board of Directors comprised of the MEF, relevant line ministries and industry leaders. To date, the SDF has received funding from the Royal Government of Cambodia, and development partners such as the ADB and AFD. The mission of the SDF is to strengthen and expand the demand-driven training market in order to meet the needs of the economy and private sector as well as generate better and higher-value-added jobs for Cambodian citizens.

To realize this mission, the SDF is looking for deeply passionate, competent, and committed talent to fill the following positions:

Announcement Positions

Strategy Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Assistant, Economics
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Department : Strategy Division

Reports to : Strategy Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: The role supports strategic planning, research, and data analysis to inform workforce development and program initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the formulation of programme strategies, action plan and budget,
  • Provide inputs during the research design and contribute to report writing,
  • Monitor global and regional trends affecting jobs, skills, and workforce transformation and translate research findings into practical insights,
  • Assist in collecting, integrating, and analyzing labor market, job postings, training, workforce data, employer skills gap surveys, and sector transformation studies,
  • Contribute to the design and presentation of data-driven findings for internal and external communication, ensuring clarity and policy relevance,
  • Support in producing analytical outputs including sector demand sheets, skills demand reports, forecasting inputs, and visual dashboards that support evidence-informed strategic decisions,
  • Support in developing SDF’s Skills Demand Dashboard and manage data systems that consolidate employer demand, vacancy trends, FDI signals, and sector insights, and
  • Support effective communication, knowledge building and knowledge sharing, and collaboration of tasks and mobilization of resources.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation​, Public Policy or a related field
Work History:
  • Relevant experience in program planning and design, data analytics, research or workforce development for 1 year as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Knowledge in data analytics tools, including Power BI, SQL, and at least one statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or R (Tableau is a plus),
  • Knowledge in digital data collection platforms such as Kobo Toolbox is an advantage,
  • Understanding skills development, TVET systems, or policy-related work is an advantage,
Soft Skills
  • Ability to manage multiple datasets and tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision,
  • Ability to perform basic data design and interpret data for decision-making,
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting or coordinating junior team members, and
  • Proficiency in English and Khmer for both spoken and written (Chinese is a plus).
 
 

ICT Business Analyst Specialist

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Computer - General, Analyst / Assessment
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

This position is responsible for conducting advanced business analysis to identify critical areas for process optimization and strategic alignment. The role involves developing comprehensive BI dashboards, leading strategic workshops, managing large-scale projects, and providing expert-level support and training in business analysis and data integration.: Conduct advanced business process analysis, develop comprehensive BI dashboards, lead strategic workshops, manage large-scale projects, and provide expert-level support and training in business analysis and data integration.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes to identify critical areas for optimization and recommend advanced solutions.
  • Develop comprehensive business requirement documents, use cases, and process flow diagrams.
  • Liaise with senior management to gather strategic requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Lead workshops to identify business needs and validate system capabilities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies for identified risks.
  • Provide advanced training and mentoring to junior business analysts.
  • Prepare clear and detailed functional and technical specifications.
  • Translate business requirements into system design documents.
  • Collaborate with IT and software development teams to align technology solutions with business strategies.
  • Strong communication and documentation responsibilities
  • Develop detailed user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.
  • Participate in system testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and implementation activities.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in information technology, Business Analysis, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
Work History:
  • Experience in business analysis, including advanced project management experience for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in advanced business analysis methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile.
  • Experience in managing large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
  • Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA or Agile BA are advantageous.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) and data visualization tools.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex data insights.
  • Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to work independently and provide strategic insights to management.
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit his/her CV with a cover letter via Email address provided in the contact details.

Attachment:
  • ToR_Assistant_Strategy Division
  • Tor For ICT Business Analyst Specialist
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • 8th Floor, BDC Building, OCIC Blvd, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Skills Development Fund
 
Email