Job Announcement

Field Technical Coordinator, and Field Technical Assistant

with HEKS Cambodia
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BTDC-ID: 37921
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Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

HEKS/EPER employs around 600 full-time staff members. Its work is guided by the vision of a just world where peace prevails, the dignity of all people is respected, and natural resources are preserved. HEKS/EPER is active in 25 locations in Switzerland and 30 countries worldwide, running more than 380 programmes and projects with a total volume of 138 million Swiss francs. Within the framework of Agenda 2030, the organisation focuses on four priority themes: "Climate Justice," "Right to Land and Food," "Asylum and Migration," and "Inclusion." HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts, aiming to bring about change at the social, economic, and political levels. HEKS contributes to improving the living conditions of people both domestically and internationally, advocating for their rights. It raises awareness and mobilizes society, politics, business, and churches. In 2023, around 16 million people benefited from the work of HEKS/EPER.

Announcement Positions

Field Technical Coordinator

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Rural development
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The position is for Climate-Resilient Cashew & Pepper Systems

The Field Technical Coordinator is responsible for hands-on field implementation of climate-resilient cashew and pepper demonstration farms. The role integrates technical agroecology support, farmer training, market linkage facilitation, monitoring and learning, and field coordination, ensuring demo farms function as practical learning hubs and drivers of adoption and scaling.

Location: base in Memot (Tbong Khum) or Phnom Penh

Target provinces (Kratie, Kampong Thom, Kampot, Tboung Khmum) with frequent field travel

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate design, establishment, and monitoring of cashew and pepper demonstration farms.
  • Provide hands-on technical support on GAP, agroecological solutions i.e. regenerative agriculture, IPM, and soil health.
  • Facilitate farmer trainings, field days, and peer-to-peer learning events.
  • Engage cooperatives, CAOs, and private sector actors to support input access, services, and market linkages.
  • Collect field-level monitoring data, document learning, and contribute to project reporting.
  • Serve as field focal point for coordination with local stakeholders and project management.
Benefits:
  • Other Allowance: Annual Medical Package, NSSF, Personal Insurance and Direct family member, 13th Month Salary, and other benefits align to Cambodia Law.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or related field.
Work History:
  • Field experience in agricultural development projects for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Practical experience with demo plots, farmer training, and extension approaches.
  • Exposure to agroecological farming solutions, GAP, climate-smart or regenerative agriculture.
  • Experience working with cooperatives, CAOs, and/or private sector actors.
Soft Skills
  • Strong coordination, facilitation, and basic reporting skills.
  • Fluent Khmer; good working English; willingness to travel frequently
 
 

Field Technical Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Rural development, Assistant
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

The position is for Demonstration Farms & Farmer Learning 

Now we are recurring the position of Field Technical Assistant supporting the on-the-ground implementation of cashew and pepper demonstration farms and farmer learning activities. The role focuses on hands-on farm support, farmer mobilization, training assistance, coaching, and field monitoring, ensuring promoted agroecological and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are properly applied and understood by farmers. 

Location: base in Kratie town - target province (field-based with frequent travel to demonstration sites) 

Contract Type: Full-time, project-based 

Reports to: Field Technical Coordinator 

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support establishment and maintenance of demonstration farms. 
  • Assist farmers in applying agroecological, GAP, and climate-resilient practices. 
  • Mobilize farmers and support field days, trainings, and learning events. 
  • Provide basic coaching to demo farmers and nearby adopters. 
  • Conduct regular farm visits and flag technical issues to supervisors. 
  • Collect field data, photos, attendance lists, and farmer feedback. 
  • Support coordination with CAOs, cooperatives, and local stakeholders. 
Benefits:
  • Other Allowance: Annual Medical Package, NSSF, Personal Insurance and Direct family member (H&S and GPA), 13th Month Salary, and other benefits align to Cambodia Law.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Basic
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in or Diploma in Agriculture, Rural Development, or related field. 
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Basic data collection and record-keeping skills. 
  • Minimum 2–3 years of field experience working with farmers. 
  • Basic knowledge of agroecological farming solutions, GAP, or climate-smart agriculture. 
  • Experience with demo plots, extension services, or farmer groups is an advantage 
Soft Skills
  • Strong practical field and farmer engagement skills. 
  • Fluent Khmer (spoken and written) 
  • Basic English skills preferred 
  • Good communication and farmer mobilization ability. 
  • Team players with willingness to learn and follow technical guidance. 
  • Willingness to work in rural areas and travel frequently 
 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to complete the official Application Form and submit it along with their portfolio and cover letter to the email address provided in the contact details.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The documents submitted will not be returned. For more information about HEKS/EPER and our work, please visit our website

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • # 23, Street 574/331, Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • HEKS/EPER Cambodia
 
Email
 
Website