Senior Strategic Planning Analyst
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Analyst / Assessment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Senior Strategic Planning Officer supports the institution in formulating, reviewing, and monitoring strategic and operational plans. The role ensures alignment between national priorities, sectoral strategies, and organizational objectives. The officer contributes to strategic planning, analysis, and coordination necessary for evidence-based decision-making and high-quality strategy documents.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead institutional strategy, annual planning, and priority roadmaps to strengthen organizational focus, coordination, and performance delivery,
- Ensure strategic alignment with national policies, economic priorities, and SDF directions to improve program coherence, relevance, and institutional effectiveness,
- Build, manage, and track strategic partnerships with government ministries, development partners, the private sector, and training institutions to enhance institutional reach, credibility, and impact,
- Track strategic performance and implementation progress through clear indicators and regular monitoring and prepare evidence-based reports to support leadership decision-making and accountability,
- Mobilize partnership resources to strengthen financial sustainability, leverage external support, and increase the scale and performance of SDF-funded programs and initiatives,
- Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing guidance on work planning, task execution, and reporting,
- Take part in basic design for communicating findings/initiatives, and
- Perform other tasks assigned by the management.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Chinese - Simplified is preferred
Work History:
- Experience in policy/strategy development, skills development programs, and stakeholder engagement for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Skill in data analytics and visualization tools, including Power BI, SQL, and at least one statistical software (SPSS, Stata, or R),
- Proficient in planning and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, and OKR/KPI dashboards,
- Good understanding of skills development, TVET systems, or policy-related work is an advantage,
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines under minimal supervision,
- Ability to perform basic data design and interpret data for decision-making,
- Proficiency in English and Khmer for both spoken and written (Chinese is a plus).
Soft Skills
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively and attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and
Senior Program Innovation Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Research / Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Operations Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Senior Program Innovation Officer supports the Strategy Manager in operationalizing the division’s mandate by turning strategic directions and skills needs into practical programs, pilot initiatives, and industry-driven interventions. The role involves benchmarking best practices, designing and refining program concepts, and ensuring alignment with SDF’s mission to enhance workforce development. It also strengthens existing programs by identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and optimizing implementation processes to ensure effective delivery and alignment with institutional goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop new, industry-aligned programs targeting national priority sectors and emerging skills needs,
- Prepare program frameworks, cost models, and implementation guidelines,
- Design and oversee pilot programs with selected training providers and industry partners to test innovative delivery models,
- Capture lessons learned from pilots and translated results into scalable and effective program designs,
- Apply quality assurance mechanisms throughout program design and pilot phases to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and positive outcomes,
- Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing guidance on work planning, task execution, and reporting,
- Take part in basic design for communicating findings/initiatives, and
- Perform other tasks assigned by the management.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Chinese - Simplified is preferred
Work History:
- Relevant experience in program design, project management, or implementation of development or training-related initiatives for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proficient in planning and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, and OKR/KPI dashboards,
- Skills in strategic program design and management, monitoring and evaluation, and budget and risk management,
- Good understanding of skills development, TVET systems, or policy-related work is an advantage,
- Ability to perform basic data design and interpret data for decision-making, and
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Khmer and English. Proficiency in Chinese is an asset.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate information into practical program concepts,
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills,
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision,
Program Innovation Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Research / Development, Capacity development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Analyst / Assessment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Program Innovation Officer supports the Program Development and Innovation team by turning strategic directions and skills needs into practical programs, pilot initiatives, and industry-driven interventions. The role involves benchmarking best practices, designing and refining program concepts, and ensuring alignment with SDF’s mission to enhance workforce development. It also strengthens existing programs by identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and optimizing implementation processes to ensure effective delivery and alignment with institutional goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support in developing new, industry-aligned programs targeting national priority sectors and emerging skills needs,
- Co-support in program frameworks, cost models, and implementation guidelines,
- Co-design and oversee pilot programs with selected training providers and industry partners to test innovative delivery models,
- Capture lessons learned from pilots and translated results into scalable and effective program designs,
- Apply quality assurance mechanisms throughout program design and pilot phases to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and positive outcomes,
- Take part in basic design for communicating findings/initiatives, and
- Perform other tasks assigned by the management.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Chinese - Simplified is preferred
Work History:
- Relevant experience in program design, project management, or implementation of development or training-related initiatives for 1 year as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proficient in planning and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, and OKR/KPI dashboards,
- Knowledge in strategic program design and management, monitoring and evaluation, and budget and risk management,
- Understanding skills development, TVET systems, or policy-related work is an advantage,
- Ability to perform basic data design and interpret data for decision-making, and
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Khmer and English. Proficiency in Chinese is an asset.
Soft Skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate information into practical program concepts,
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills,
- Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision,
Strategic Intern
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Internship
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
The role supports strategic planning, research, and data analysis to inform workforce development and program initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the formulation of program strategies, action plan and budget,
- Provide inputs during the research design and contribute to report writing,
- 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
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Senior students or recent university graduates, preferably in the field of Economics, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Public Policy or a related field,
- 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),
- Ability to perform basic data design and interpret data for decision-making,
- Proficiency in English and Khmer for both spoken and written (Chinese is a plus).
Soft Skills
- Ability to manage multiple datasets and tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision,
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting or coordinating junior team members, and
Research & Skills Intelligence Analyst
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Economics, Research / Development, Analyst / Assessment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Research & Skills Intelligence Analyst supports evidence-based decision-making by generating high-quality research, sectors-skills intelligence, and data-driven insights on skills development, career trends, and workforce transformation. The role combines policy research with quantitative analysis to inform strategic planning, program design, and scheme optimization. Beyond data reporting, the position contributes to strengthening institutional effectiveness by translating research and skills analytics into practical, policy-relevant insights. The Research & Skills Intelligence Analyst also supports team coordination and guides junior staff to ensure alignment with the division’s objectives and the overall goals of the SDF.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct sector and labour market research to assess workforce trends, sector transformation pathways, and implications for skills demand and productivity upgrading.
- Develop and maintain sector skills intelligence to inform SDF-supported priority sectors, financing windows, and strategic interventions.
- Monitor global and regional developments in skills development, workforce transformation, and lifelong learning, and translate findings into actionable insights for SDF.
- Collect, integrate, and manage datasets, including job postings, training data, employer surveys, and sector studies, ensuring alignment with SDF data systems.
- Perform data processing, quantitative and statistical analysis to identify emerging skills, hard-to-fill roles, and workforce gaps.
- Generate analytical outputs, including sector profiles, skills demand reports, policy briefs, and dashboards, to support evidence-informed planning and financing allocation.
- Support forecasting and scenario analysis to inform medium- to long-term skills planning and financing strategies.
- Strengthen the use of data for continuous learning, policy refinement, and system improvement.
- Prepare and present research findings and insights for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, relevance, and policy alignment.
- Translate technical analysis into practical recommendations to support decision-making by management and partners.
- Mentor and guide junior staff on research methods, data analysis, and visualization tools.
- Support team coordination and contribute to building internal capacity in analytics, data systems, and evidence use.
- Perform other research, analytical, or data-related tasks as assigned by management.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Chinese - Simplified is preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Trade/Commerce, Digital Economy, Data Science or a related field
- Master's Degree is preferred
Work History:
- Relevant experience in research, data analytics, labour market analysis, or skills development for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills, with demonstrated experience in sector analysis, policy research, and report writing,
- Working-level proficiency in data analytics tools, including Excel, Power BI, SQL, and at least one statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or R (Tableau is a plus),
- Good understanding of skills development systems, TVET, or policy-related work, and SDF-supported priority sectors is an advantage,
- Proficiency in English and Khmer for both spoken and written communication (Chinese is a plus).
Soft Skills
- Ability to manage multiple datasets and tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision,
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting or mentoring junior team members,
