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Project Officer

with Swisscontact Cambodia

BTDC-ID: 40327
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Project Officer

Announcement Description

We are a leading organisation for the implementation of international development projects. We promote inclusive economic, social and ecological development to make an effective contribution towards sustainable and widespread prosperity in developing and emerging economies.

Swisscontact – the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation – is an independent non-profit foundation established in 1959 by exponents of the Swiss private sector. We foster sustainable and inclusive economic development and are active in 41 countries with 139 active projects and more than 1176 employees. Swisscontact has been presenting in Cambodia since January 2013 and operates in six working areas - vocational education and training, labour market insertion, continuing vocational education and training, entrepreneurial ecosystems, sustainable agriculture and sustainable tourism development - always acting through private sector development. Building on the wider organisation’s regional and global experience, Swisscontact strives to support local areas of focus, including agricultural innovation, tourism, impact investment, and renewable energy. For more information,

The Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (ISA) is financed by the Happel Foundation, the Marcuard Family Office, among other donors, and is part of the Swisscontact Development Programme, which is co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA. In line with the aspirations of the Royal Government of Cambodia, ISA will work to make the Cambodian agriculture sector move towards sustainable intensification. In its second phase the project continues to promote appropriate technologies and extension services for a sustainable agricultural production. This leads to an improved soil health that allows smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and income.

Announcement Positions

Project Officer

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Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: Khmer, English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Community Development
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Employment start: Mid July 2026

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead the implementation of activities under the Transition Finance Intervention and MetKasekor Model
  • Budget oversight and reporting on financial and administrative progress of responsible groups of interventions.
  • Coordinate the organisation and implementation of various events and activities (training, workshops, meetings, etc.) related to the project
  • Build and strengthen existing and new relationships with government and private actors at local/national level.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of various reports (annual/semester reports and annual plan).
  • Support the identification and facilitation of funding opportunities
  • Familiarize with Inclusive Markets (IM) as well as the ISA MRM system and provide support in the compliance of project activities of these guidelines.
  • Travel to the field locations to support the implementation of intervention activities.
  • Support on HR, Admin and Finance duties and responsibilities as required
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Good
  • Khmer - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or other relevant subjects
Work History:
  • Work experiences preferably in an international NGO and/or government institution for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with the Cambodian agricultural landscape and land use systems, with knowledge of cashew value chains, transition finance, carbon finance mechanisms, and agricultural extension models.
  • Experience in working with the public and private sector, and other local stakeholders, in an inclusive development context would be preferred.
  • Proficiency with IT software, Microsoft 365, Website, and Graphic design
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, in both English and Khmer.
  • Good in English for both speaking and writing
  • Good in Khmer for both speaking and writing
Soft Skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team environment, with high motivation and responsibility to deliver quality outputs, and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn new skills, take initiative, and contribute to promoting sustainable and inclusive agricultural development in Cambodia.
 

How to Apply

We especially encourage applications from women.

Swisscontact offers attractive working conditions in an international and multicultural context. We see our work as a joint effort in an agile organizational culture: mutual respect, trust and teamwork.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation (no more than 1 page) and curriculum vitae (no more than 2 pages). The deadline for applications is on the closing date but Swisscontact may begin taking interviews on a rolling basis, prior to the deadline. Swisscontact reserves the right to contact only applicants that have been selected for interview.

*Please indicate in your application whether you have or not have a close relative or friend who is currently working for Swisscontact in Cambodia. If yes, please provide the details information of the person. This information is very important for the selection process.

Application(s) should be directed to email provided in the contact details.

Attachment:
  • 2. Job Description-Project Officer
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • THAN CORPS Building, 7th Floor, #46, Mao Tse Toung Blvd (245), Sangkat Boeng Trabaek, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Swisscontact Cambodia
 
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