Program Officer with The Asia Foundation

BTDC-ID: 28191

Closing Date: 11-Feb-2024

Program Officer

Office Address

Head Office Address - House # 59, Street 242 – Oknha Peich, Sangkat Chakto Mukh, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contact Name

The Asia Foundation

Phone

023 210 431

Email

recruitment.cambodia@asiafoundation.org

Announcement Description

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region addresses five overarching goals—strengthen governance, empower women, expand economic opportunity, increase environmental resilience, and promote regional cooperation. Headquartered in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation works through a network of offices in 18 Asian countries and in Washington, DC. Working with public and private partners, the Foundation receives funding from a diverse group of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

The Asia Foundation is implementing the Ponlok Chomnes II: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program (the Program) between July 2023 and June 2027 with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The goal of Ponlok Chomnes II is that public policy decisions, based on evidence and informed by inclusive dialogue, are operationalized and become the norm in Cambodia. The achievement of this goal will be measured by one End of Program Outcome, which is “by 2027 select public policy processes involves inclusive dialogue and are informed by diverse and credible evidence”.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Officer will liaise with a dynamic program team and other colleagues in the wider office of The Asia Foundation in Cambodia to implement the Ponlok Chomnes program. The Program Officer will have various opportunities to grow and interact with a wide range of policy actors, civil society organizations, and research institutes in Cambodia.

The Program Officer will support the Program in partnership and grant management with select Strategic Partners and partner organisations and maintain a good relationship with the Technical Steering Committee and other related tasks. Please refer to the Job Description for detailed information about Responsibilities.

Program Officer Apply Now

Category: Social Work, Research / Development
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in social development work in Cambodia or equivalent;
Demonstrated experience in development program implementation and results-based management;
Experience coordinating and fostering partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-government and government agencies;
Excellent writing, and oral communication skills in English and Khmer;
Advanced skills in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Microsoft 365), advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, and experience in handling web-based management systems.
Additional skills and experience:
Good knowledge of Cambodia’s development priorities, public policy development processes, and the use of research to inform policymaking in Cambodia;
Good knowledge of development and policy research environment in Cambodia;
Experience in developing/organising capacity-building programs in Cambodia;
Experience in conducting and/or managing research, communication, and dialogues.
Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as gender studies, political science, public policy, governance, public administration, development studies or international development.
Competencies:
Communication, learning and knowledge-sharing skills: builds networks with others for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Application of technical knowledge and skills: demonstrates breadth, depth, and leadership in own area of technical expertise.
Delivers solutions to internal and external stakeholders: adapts the approach to understand and meet different needs and concerns and treats all stakeholders fairly.
Achieves results and problem-solving skills: conducts balanced analysis and uses good judgment to solve problems.
Ability to act as a key member in diverse internal and external teams: Committed to workgroup goals, good interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and collaboration, creativity, and cultural sensitivity.
Seeks innovation and change: the ability to work independently, quick learner, multi-task and meet deadlines, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Please send a cover letter and resume to email provided in the contact details with the written subject line “Apply for Program Officer”

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, color, or any other protected class.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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