National Project Officer – Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Law, Health/Medical, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Cambodia and close coordination with the Programme Officer, Transition and Recovery and, in collaboration with relevant units at Cambodia, the National Project Officer – Preparedness, Response, and Recovery will be responsible and accountable for managing the Preparedness, Response, and Recovery projects in the Cambodia office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the overall implementation of the Preparedness, Response, and Recovery projects including the oversight of the financial, logistical, administrative and technical aspects in accordance with IOM’s policies, practices and global standards as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and grant agreements.
- Monitor Preparedness, Response, and Recovery unit project implementation according to the work plan; document and evaluate results; identify the causes of deviations and bottlenecks and recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Promote and contribute to the integration and mainstreaming of gender, protection, human rights and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation.
- Develop monitoring, evaluation, and reporting tools. Contribute to information management including awareness raising and visibility, press releases, website updates and other relevant information-sharing materials.
- Identify potential areas for project development and contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context and drafting segments of project proposals.
- Participate in the development and adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches and standard operations procedures to respond to emerging challenges in the country through a consultative process with other relevant parties in the office.
- Coordinate the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
- Liaise and coordinate with government entities, implementing partners, United Nation agencies, civil society, donors and other stakeholders.
- Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors.
- Participate in relevant conferences, working groups, workshops, steering committees, working groups, and other forums
- Supervise, train, and guide project staff.
- Undertake duty travel as required related to project implementation and monitoring.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Public Health or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
- Master's Degree in the above-mentioned fields with two years of relevant professional experience;
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in humanitarian programming and emergency response is required
- Experience in public health, disaster risk reduction, and/or climate change is highly desirable
- Experience in post-crisis and recovery settings is highly desirable
- Excellent knowledge of local context, political context and familiarity with government response/coordination structures
- Experience on migration-related issues is highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams, oversee project budgets, and support resource mobilization efforts.
- Sound analytical skills, including risk assessment and operational problem-solving.
- Strong drafting and reporting skills, producing clear and concise documents for diverse stakeholders.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and during emergency situations.
Programme Associate
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Business Administration, Economics, Social Work, Agriculture
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Livelihoods Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Livelihoods), the Programme Associate (Livelihoods) will support the implementation of livelihoods activities in the provinces, ensuring effective coordination with local communities, authorities, and partners within their scope of responsibility.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihoods activities in the field, including Cash-for-Work (CfW), skills development (vocational training, apprenticeship), employment forums, SME and microenterprise support, agricultural input assistance, market linkage initiatives, financial literacy training, and other related activities as required, in line with IOM and donor requirements.
- Conduct field data collection for livelihoods assessments, including Labor Market Assessments (LMA), Multi-Sector Needs Assessments (MSNA), and beneficiary profiling, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
- Retrieve, compile, and maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including activity reports, budgets, and beneficiary records related to livelihoods interventions implemented in the field.
- Monitor activity budgets, verify the availability of funds, obtain necessary approvals, and regularly update project and budget-related information for activities under the area of responsibility.
- Support coordination and implementation of livelihoods project activities by liaising with local communities, beneficiaries, local authorities, relevant government institutions, UN agencies, and I/NGOs to ensure effective community engagement and smooth delivery of project interventions.
- Draft field activity reports, monitor project progress, and identify implementation challenges or gaps in service delivery, bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
- Ensure the effective integration of cross-cutting issues, including protection, labour rights, gender equality, and decent work, into livelihoods assessments and programme implementation in close coordination with relevant IOM units.
- Draft correspondence, field reports, briefing notes, statistical tables, presentations, and other documentation related to livelihoods project activities.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and coordination platforms related to livelihoods; support the organization of training sessions, employment forums, and community outreach activities.
- Respond to information requests related to project activities and maintain organized project files and records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- High School Diploma in four years of relevant professional experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Relevant professional training or certifications in livelihoods, community development, or project management will be an advantage.
- Experience in livelihoods development, income-generating activities, and economic resilience strategies, including project management of livelihood and economic empowerment activities;
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups; and
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental, or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting will be an
- Knowledge of livelihoods development, income-generating activities, and economic resilience strategies;
- Project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of livelihood activities;
- Experience in community engagement and working with vulnerable groups; and
- Proficiency in office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data management for reporting.
Engineering Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Engineering, Engineer - Civil, Architecture, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The position is for Shelter and Infrastructure
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Officer – TRD (Transition and Recovery) and direct supervision of the Project Engineer (Shelter and Infrastructure); and, in collaboration with relevant units at Sub-offices and Field offices, the successful candidate will be responsible for the field implementation of Shelter and Infrastructure activities in field project locations in Cambodia.
The incumbent will also support the planning and implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) and Cash-for-Work (CfW) initiatives, including field coordination of technical assessments, assist in preparation of detailed engineering documents (Plans, design-drawings, quantity estimations, BoQs, and specifications), in resource mobilization, and coordination with relevant stakeholders. The role includes ensuring effective technical assessments, identifications, planning of construction/reconstruction works and resolving technical issues, quality control, and field monitoring and assist in timely completion of infrastructure activities in accordance with project specifications, allocated resources, organizational standards, and donor requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Engineer in gathering and providing essential information, engineering data, and technical details for effective project planning and implementation, including mobilizing communities for construction activities and preparing monthly and quarterly work plans.
- Provide technical inputs for the planning, design, and construction or rehabilitation of shelters and small-scale community infrastructure, including the preparation of detailed engineering documentation such as plans, drawings, bills of quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and tender documents.
- Conduct regular field monitoring and supervision of construction/repair/rehabilitation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, standards, and objectives, while coordinating effectively with partners, government stakeholders, and IOM teams.
- Work closely with the Senior Programme Assistant (Shelter and Community Infrastructure) and relevant units to support project identification, technical assessments, and community consultations, ensuring technical considerations are effectively integrated into the planning, design, and implementation of shelter and community infrastructure interventions.
- Contribute to feasibility studies, engineering surveys and engineering design for selected projects, preparing drawings, quantity and cost estimation, BOQs, work schedules, etc., using relevant engineering softwares (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Primavera).
- Prepare technical reports on shelter and infrastructure activities, assess site monitoring results, and certify completed works in line with approved designs and standards.
- Carry out regular site inspections to oversee project resource utilization, ensuring accessibility, constructability, health and safety, and aesthetics, in compliance with QA/QC procedures, applicable construction codes, and engineering standards.
- Provide field guidance on social and environmental safeguards during technical and feasibility site studies / and provide technical guidance and supervision in implementation stage.
- Assist in preparation of regular project-related reports, engineering data, findings to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Oversee daily project operations to ensure accurate and correct methods, materials selection for construction/repair works with proper evaluation of specifications and immediate resolve any discrepancies during construction works.
- Ensure all shelter /infrastructure projects are designed and implemented as per community development, QA/QC operation manuals, and procurement guidelines.
- Provide on-the-job training to carpenters, masons, and skilled workers on appropriate construction techniques, DRR-compliant practices, and infrastructure maintenance, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma in five years of relevant experience; or
- Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or architecture engineering or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in technical assessments, preparation of drawings, cost estimates and BoQs, and supervision of shelter and community infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with construction standards and quality control requirements.
- Prior experience in coordinating technical activities with programme teams, field staff, communities, contractors, and relevant stakeholders, including supporting project identification, technical assessments, community engagement, and monitoring of infrastructure activities.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Experience in providing on-the-job training to carpenters, masons, and skilled laborers, as well as prior hands-on work in construction environments, will be considered a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
- Proficiency in MS office is required.
- Knowledge of building codes, planning guideline, construction guidelines, standards, and indicators is required.
- Knowledge of engineering assessment, design, surveying, monitoring and supervision of construction projects, procurement processes, and construction project management is required.
- Community engagement and liaising with authorities is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in multicultural teams.
Programme Associate
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Business Administration, Economics, Social Work, Agriculture
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The position is for Livelihoods
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Livelihoods Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Livelihoods), the Programme Associate (Livelihoods) will support the implementation of livelihoods activities in the provinces, ensuring effective coordination with local communities, authorities, and partners within their scope of responsibility.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihoods activities in the field, including Cash-for-Work (CfW), skills development (vocational training, apprenticeship), employment forums, SME and microenterprise support, agricultural input assistance, market linkage initiatives, financial literacy training, and other related activities as required, in line with IOM and donor requirements.
- Conduct field data collection for livelihoods assessments, including Labor Market Assessments (LMA), Multi-Sector Needs Assessments (MSNA), and beneficiary profiling, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
- Retrieve, compile, and maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including activity reports, budgets, and beneficiary records related to livelihoods interventions implemented in the field.
- Monitor activity budgets, verify the availability of funds, obtain necessary approvals, and regularly update project and budget-related information for activities under the area of responsibility.
- Support coordination and implementation of livelihoods project activities by liaising with local communities, beneficiaries, local authorities, relevant government institutions, UN agencies, and I/NGOs to ensure effective community engagement and smooth delivery of project interventions.
- Draft field activity reports, monitor project progress, and identify implementation challenges or gaps in service delivery, bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
- Ensure the effective integration of cross-cutting issues, including protection, labour rights, gender equality, and decent work, into livelihoods assessments and programme implementation in close coordination with relevant IOM units.
- Draft correspondence, field reports, briefing notes, statistical tables, presentations, and other documentation related to livelihoods project activities.
- Participate in meetings, workshops, and coordination platforms related to livelihoods; support the organization of training sessions, employment forums, and community outreach activities.
- Respond to information requests related to project activities and maintain organized project files and records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Agriculture, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- High School Diploma in four years of relevant professional experience.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Relevant professional training or certifications in livelihoods, community development, or project management will be an advantage.
- Experience in livelihoods development, income-generating activities, and economic resilience strategies, including project management of livelihood and economic empowerment activities;
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable groups; and
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental, or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of livelihoods development, income-generating activities, and economic resilience strategies;
- Project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of livelihood activities;
- Experience in community engagement and working with vulnerable groups; and
- Proficiency in office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data management for reporting.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Consultant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Health/Medical, Health / Medical - Psychology
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Project Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Cambodia and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the MHPSS Consultant will support the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities for migrants, with a focus on well-being promotion, psychosocial support, and community-based interventions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Design, plan, and implement a range of MHPSS activities for migrants, including group sessions, psychoeducation, recreational and structured psychosocial activities, ensuring adaptability to different contexts (including partner shelter premises and other community settings).
- Facilitate safe and inclusive spaces that promote psychosocial well-being, social cohesion, and emotional support among migrants.
- Provide basic psychological support and Psychological First Aid (PFA) to migrants experiencing distress, in line with IOM and international MHPSS guidelines.
- Identify individuals in need of specialized mental health or protection services and ensure safe, confidential, and timely referrals to appropriate service providers.
- Support the integration of MHPSS approaches into protection programming, ensuring activities are culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive, and trauma-informed.
- Coordinate closely with IOM units, implementing partners, and service providers to ensure coherent and complementary service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of activity plans, tools, and materials for MHPSS interventions, ensuring flexibility to respond to emerging needs.
- Maintain regular engagement with migrant communities to assess psychosocial needs, feedback, and satisfaction, and adapt activities accordingly.
- Collect and manage relevant activity data, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, and compliance with IOM data protection standards.
- Provide capacity-building and guidance to partners and frontline staff (e.g., shelter personnel) on basic MHPSS principles and supportive communication.
- Support logistical and administrative aspects of MHPSS activities, including materials, scheduling, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- The performance of work will be evaluated based on the following indicators:
- Timely and effective implementation of MHPSS activities.
- Quality, relevance, and adaptability of psychosocial interventions delivered.
- Compliance with established deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated application of international MHPSS standards and principles (e.g., do no harm, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity).
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
- Khmer is preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Formal training in MHPSS, counselling, or psychological first aid is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing MHPSS programmes, preferably in humanitarian, migration, or protection contexts.
- Experience facilitating group activities and community-based psychosocial interventions.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including migrants, survivors of trafficking, or individuals in distress is an asset.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches.
- Experience coordinating with NGOs, government entities, and service providers.
- Ability to work flexibly in diverse settings, including shelters and community spaces.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving programme needs.
- Proficiency in standard office software (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
