D&D Policy and Advocacy Programme Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Advocacy, Economics, Law
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department & Location: D&D Policy and Advocacy Programme Portfolio, Phnom Penh (with field travel as required)
Report to: Deputy Director – DD
Purpose:
The D&D Policy and Advocacy Programme Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of CPDD’s decentralization and deconcentration (D&D), democratic governance, citizen participation, fiscal transparency and policy advocacy initiatives. The position translates approved project plans into timely, evidence-based implementation; supports government and civil society engagement; coordinates partners and staff; and ensures quality deliverables, safeguarding, accountability and donor compliance. The Coordinator works under the Deputy Director and collaborates closely with the Results-Based Management (RBM) function and Grants and Operations team.
Dimensions of the Position:
The position coordinates assigned projects within the D&D Policy and Advocacy portfolio, including public financial management and budget transparency, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) budget advocacy, social accountability, and related local governance initiatives. It connects field-level evidence and member perspectives with policy dialogue, technical assistance, advocacy and learning. The position is accountable for work planning, implementation follow-up, technical quality, partner coordination, results documentation and timely reporting, within delegated authority and approved budgets.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Programme Planning and Implementation
- Prepare and update project implementation plans, activity schedules, procurement requests and deliverable trackers in line with approved agreements and budgets.
- Coordinate implementation of assigned D&D policy and advocacy projects, including SCOPE–PFM and CRVS Budget Advocacy Phase II, and other projects as assigned by management.
- Organize consultations, trainings, technical meetings, field missions and policy dialogues; follow up agreed actions and deadlines.
- Identify delivery risks early and propose practical corrective actions to the Deputy Director.
- Policy Analysis, Advocacy and Technical Quality
- Review relevant policies, regulations, national guidelines and sub-national planning and budgeting processes; prepare concise technical notes, briefs and recommendations.
- Support evidence-based advocacy on local public finance, citizen participation, social accountability, inclusive governance and CRVS financing.
- Quality-check agendas, presentations, advocacy materials, technical outputs and partner submissions before management review.
- Ensure gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), child safeguarding and do-no-harm principles are reflected in activities.
- Stakeholder, Member and Partner Coordination
- Maintain constructive working relationships with relevant government institutions, sub-national administrations, CPDD members, CSOs and development partners.
- Facilitate joint planning, technical discussions, peer learning and follow-up with members and implementing partners.
- Support partner performance through clear deliverables, routine check-ins, field monitoring and documented action points.
- Represent CPDD in delegated technical meetings and accurately report commitments and follow-up actions.
- Results-Based Management, Monitoring and Learning
- Work with the RBM Leader and RBM Coordinator to develop or update results frameworks, indicators, baselines, targets and monitoring tools.
- Maintain accurate activity records, participant data, outputs, evidence files, outcome stories and partner monitoring information.
- Participate in monitoring visits, reflection sessions and outcome harvesting; identify lessons and adaptive actions.
- Ensure data quality, disaggregation where relevant, informed consent and secure handling of sensitive information.
- Reporting, Budget Coordination and Compliance
- Draft high-quality narrative progress reports, briefing notes and donor updates supported by verified evidence and approved indicators.
- Coordinate with Grants and Operations on activity budgets, expenditure tracking, procurement and supporting documentation; flag variances promptly.
- Review assigned partner deliverables for completeness and compliance, referring financial verification to the responsible finance function.
- Maintain orderly project records and support audit preparation, donor reviews and management reporting.
- Teamwork, Accountability and Institutional Development
- Coordinate tasks and provide day-to-day technical guidance to assigned programme staff, interns and consultants within delegated responsibilities.
- Contribute to weekly programme check-ins, cross-portfolio coordination, annual planning and CPDD member engagement.
- Apply CPDD policies, ethical standards, safeguarding, conflict-of-interest rules and management decisions.
- Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Deputy Director consistent with the position.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, Law or a related field; Knowledge of Cambodia’s D&D reform,
- Master's Degree is preferred
Work History:
- Programme/project coordination, governance, advocacy or development programming for 4 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in work planning, stakeholder facilitation, technical writing and donor reporting.
- Familiarity with local planning and budgeting, social accountability, CRVS or public finance transparency is an advantage.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage concurrent deadlines, track deliverables and work with government and CSO partners.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, online collaboration and basic monitoring databases.
- Excellent written and spoken Khmer and strong professional English, including report writing and facilitation.
Soft Skills
- Integrity, accountability, discretion and respect for CPDD’s mission and values.
- Collaborative, proactive, results-oriented and responsive to feedback.
- Commitment to GEDSI, safeguarding, participation and respectful engagement.
- Willingness to travel to project locations and adapt to changing operational needs.
Climate Governance Programme Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Agriculture, Business Administration, Law, Social Work, Community Development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department & Location: Program Department
Report to: Deputy Director – DD
Purpose:
The Programme Coordinator – Climate plays a key role in coordinating CPDD’s implementation of climate-related programmes and sustainable agriculture initiatives in Cambodia, including Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD). The position is responsible for supporting programme planning, field implementation, farmer engagement, partner coordination, monitoring, and data collection to ensure activities are delivered effectively, on time, and in accordance with approved work plans, targets, and technical requirements.
Working closely with implementing partners, farmers, Farmer Leaders, government authorities, technical partners, and CPDD programme teams, the Program Coordinator contributes to promoting climate-smart rice production, improving water management, and strengthening sustainable agricultural practices. The position also coordinates monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV), field verification, documentation, and progress reporting to ensure credible project results, accountability, and continuous learning.
Dimensions of the Position:
The Programme Coordinator – Climate operates at both national and field levels, coordinating the planning, implementation, and monitoring of agriculture, Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), and other climate-related programme activities. The position works closely with local implementing partners, farmers, Farmer Leaders, farmer groups, local authorities, agricultural government agencies, technical partners, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective coordination and timely delivery of programme activities.
The role also coordinates field-level data collection, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), activity budgeting, procurement and logistics, documentation, and reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Climate Programme and Field Implementation
- Coordinate and support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of climate-related programmes and sustainable agriculture initiatives, including Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), climate-smart rice production, improved water management, and other relevant climate mitigation and adaptation activities.
- Coordinate field implementation across project target provinces, districts, and communes in accordance with approved work plans, targets, timelines, and technical requirements.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor programme progress, agricultural practices, AWD adoption, irrigation and water management, cultivated areas, farmer participation, and other relevant climate-related interventions.
- Provide technical and operational support to farmers and implementing partners to address field implementation challenges and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- Work with local implementing partners to identify, mobilize, register, and maintain updated records of participating farmers, Farmer Leaders, farmer groups, project sites, and intervention areas.
- In collaboration with the Project Manager and implementing partners, coordinate farmer meetings, training sessions, field demonstrations, and coaching on AWD, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rice production, and other relevant climate-related topics.
- Monitor implementation progress throughout the agricultural and cropping seasons and document challenges, feedback, lessons learned, and results.
- Identify opportunities to improve programme implementation, strengthen farmer participation, and promote the adoption and sustainability of climate-friendly agricultural practices.
- Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV), Data Collection and Verification
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of AWD and other relevant climate-related activities against approved programme indicators, targets, and technical requirements.
- Support field data collection and Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) using approved mobile applications, digital platforms, and project monitoring tools.
- Verify farmer information, cultivated areas, GPS locations, photographs, cropping calendars, implementation records, and other required field evidence.
- Support the collection and verification of data related to agricultural practices, climate mitigation and adaptation interventions, and other programme results, as applicable to each project.
- Identify and report data-quality issues, incomplete information, inconsistencies, and technical problems with MRV applications or data collection systems.
- Ensure that field data and supporting evidence are accurate, complete, reliable, properly documented, and submitted within established deadlines.
- Coordinate with technical partners and relevant programme teams to address data gaps, improve monitoring systems, and strengthen the quality and credibility of reported results.
- Partner and Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day programme activities with local implementing partners, technical partners, NGOs/CSOs, farmer organizations, agricultural institutions, and relevant government stakeholders.
- Follow up with implementing partners on agreed work plans, farmer mobilization, registration, training, field implementation, data collection, and reporting.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of climate-related programmes and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
- Maintain regular communication with provincial, district, and commune authorities, agricultural government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in coordination meetings, technical consultations, joint field visits, workshops, and partner review meetings, and follow up on agreed actions.
- Facilitate coordination and information sharing among farmers, Farmer Leaders, implementing partners, technical teams, and government stakeholders.
- Identify and report significant implementation challenges, delays, risks, or emerging issues to the line manager in a timely manner.
- Support stakeholder engagement and coordination to promote local ownership, programme sustainability, and the continuation of climate-friendly practices beyond the project period.
- Programme Planning, Reporting and Documentation
- Support the preparation, implementation, and periodic review of programme work plans, activity schedules, implementation plans, and monitoring plans.
- Prepare field visit reports, activity updates, partner follow-up reports, progress summaries, and other programme documentation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of farmers, Farmer Leaders, intervention areas, training activities, field visits, photographs, GPS data, and other programme evidence.
- Provide timely and reliable field-level information and analysis to support the preparation of donor reports, programme updates, and management reports.
- Track progress against programme targets, milestones, indicators, and deliverables, and identify implementation gaps requiring follow-up.
- Document good practices, farmer experiences, implementation challenges, lessons learned, and programme results to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Support the preparation of presentations, case studies, success stories, communication materials, and other knowledge products related to climate programmes, as required.
- Ensure programme records and reports are properly maintained and comply with CPDD documentation procedures and donor requirements.
- Budget, Procurement, Logistics and Operational Support
- Support the preparation and monitoring of activity budgets, expenditure forecasts, and implementation schedules in coordination with the line manager and Finance team.
- Assist with procurement requests, logistical arrangements, training materials, equipment, transportation, and other operational requirements for field activities.
- Ensure that programme activities and related expenditures are implemented in accordance with approved budgets, CPDD policies, donor requirements, and established procedures.
- Coordinate with Finance, Administration, Programme, and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) teams to facilitate timely and effective programme implementation.
- Monitor the use of programme resources and promptly report budgetary or operational issues that may affect implementation.
- Maintain supporting documentation for activities, procurement, field visits, training, and other programme-related expenditures in accordance with CPDD procedures.
- Team Coordination, Capacity Building and Programme Learning
- Coordinate closely with the line manager and relevant CPDD teams to ensure consistent implementation of climate-related programme activities across target locations.
- Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to field staff, implementing partners, and Farmer Leaders within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
- Support capacity-building activities for farmers, Farmer Leaders, implementing partners, and other stakeholders on AWD, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable rice production, and relevant climate-related interventions.
- Identify capacity gaps and communicate training and technical support needs to the line manager and relevant technical partners.
- Participate in internal planning meetings, programme reviews, training sessions, and learning events to strengthen programme quality and staff capacity.
- Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, gender equality, social inclusion, and meaningful participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups in programme activities, as relevant to project objectives.
- Support the identification of opportunities for programme improvement, partnership development, and the integration of climate considerations into CPDD’s relevant programmes and initiatives.
- Compliance, Safeguarding and Other Responsibilities
- Ensure that assigned programme activities comply with CPDD policies and procedures, approved project plans, donor requirements, technical standards, and applicable regulations.
- Follow CPDD requirements relating to safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, occupational health and safety, data protection, and responsible engagement with communities.
- Identify and promptly report operational, implementation, environmental, social, or safeguarding risks through the appropriate CPDD reporting channels.
- Maintain professional conduct and constructive relationships with farmers, communities, government representatives, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.
- Perform other relevant programme coordination duties assigned by the line manager that are consistent with the position’s objectives and CPDD’s mandate.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Agriculture, Political Science, Development Studies, Law, or a related field
Work History:
- Project management, governance, civil society, or community development for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects.
- Familiarity with decentralization, civic engagement, advocacy, or governance issues (preferred).
- Strong understanding of project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting).
- Knowledge of governance, community participation, or policy advocacy in the local context.
- English and Khmer are excellent in both writing and speaking
Soft Skills
- Strong commitment to CPDD’s mission and values on democratic accountability and good governance.
- High integrity and accountability in managing resources and partnerships.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, promoting cross-programme coordination and member engagement.
- Adaptive to changing political and policy contexts.
- Inclusive and rights-based in approach, ensuring marginalized voices are considered.
- Proactive, strategic, and solution-focused in driving programme outcomes.
- Committed to continuous learning and innovation in local governance and civic engagement.
Results-Based Management Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Social Work, Economics, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department & Location: Results-Based Management (RBM) Function, CPDD Secretariat, Phnom Penh
Report to: Results-Based Management (RBM) Leader
Purpose:
The Results-Based Management (RBM) Coordinator supports the RBM Leader in strengthening CPDD’s organization-wide results-based planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, data quality, and evidence-based reporting.
The position coordinates results tracking and performance information across programmes, supports staff and partners in applying RBM tools, and contributes to organizational learning and management decision-making.
Dimensions of the Position:
The RBM Coordinator works across CPDD’s programme portfolios and Secretariat functions to maintain consistent results frameworks, monitoring systems, indicator tracking, evidence documentation, and performance analysis. Under the guidance of the RBM Leader, the position coordinates with programme and operations teams, CPDD members, and partners to improve data reliability, accountability, learning, and reporting quality.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- RBM Systems, Planning and Results Frameworks
- Support the RBM Leader to develop and apply CPDD’s RBM/MEAL framework, procedures, indicator definitions, and standard tools.
- Coordinate results frameworks, theories of change, baselines, targets, and monitoring plans with programme teams.
- Maintain an organization-wide results tracker and follow up on indicators, evidence, milestones, and corrective actions.
- Monitoring, Data Management and Quality Assurance
- Develop and maintain data collection tools, databases, dashboards, and evidence registers with appropriate disaggregation.
- Conduct data completeness checks, verification, and spot checks; document discrepancies and corrective actions.
- Coordinate field monitoring and partner check-ins, applying confidentiality, informed consent, and safe data-handling practices.
- Evaluation, Accountability and Safeguarding
- Support baselines, endlines, evaluations, outcome harvesting, and assessments under the RBM Leader’s guidance.
- Support feedback and complaints tracking, response follow-up, and referral processes in line with CPDD procedures.
- Promote ethical, participatory, inclusive monitoring and escalate safeguarding or data integrity concerns appropriately.
- Reporting, Performance Analysis and Decision Support
- Consolidate programme results and prepare periodic performance summaries, dashboards, and analytical briefs.
- Verify reported achievements against indicators, targets, and supporting evidence before management and donor reporting.
- Track implementation delays, risks, lessons, and agreed performance improvement actions.
- Learning, Knowledge Management and Capacity Development
- Coordinate reflection sessions, learning reviews, and evidence-to-action discussions across programmes.
- Document case studies, outcome stories, good practices, and evaluation findings in organized repositories.
- Support staff and partners to strengthen data collection, results tracking, evidence standards, and reporting skills.
- Coordination, Compliance and Other Duties
- Coordinate reporting schedules and information requests with the RBM Leader, programme teams, Grants and Operations, and partners.
- Apply CPDD and donor requirements on data protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and records management.
- Perform other RBM-related tasks assigned by the RBM Leader within the approved workplan.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related field; Sound knowledge of RBM, monitoring and evaluation
- Master's Degree is preferred
Work History:
- RBM/MEAL, programme monitoring, research, or performance reporting for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience managing quantitative and qualitative data and using Excel and digital data collection tools.
- Ability to develop monitoring tools, indicator trackers, dashboards, and results-based reports.
- Understanding of donor reporting requirements and evidence verification.
- Strong analytical writing, facilitation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of GEDSI, safeguarding, and ethical data management is an advantage.
- Strong written and spoken Khmer and English, including analytical and report-writing skills.
Soft Skills
- Commitment to CPDD’s mission, values, and results-oriented organizational performance.
- High integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and accountability in managing data and evidence.
- Collaborative and respectful engagement with colleagues, members, and partners.
- Inclusive and rights-based approach to monitoring and organizational learning.
- Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
- Committed to continuous learning, constructive feedback, and improvement.
Grants and Finance Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Accounting, Banking / Finance, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department & Location: Finance and Operations Unit, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Report to: Grants and Operations Manager
Purpose:
The Grants and Finance Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of sub-grant administration, from due diligence and budgeting to financial monitoring, agreement management, amendments, and close-out. The role works closely with Program and MEAL teams to ensure effective sub-grant implementation by: (i) ensuring compliance with Coalition for Partnership in Democratic Development (CPDD and donor policies, (ii) supporting the achievement of program objectives, and (iii) strengthening grantees’ financial management systems and capacity, as needed.
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Grants and Finance Coordinator proactively collaborates with Administration, Finance, and Operations teams to continuously improve CPDD’s finance and grants management systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Grants Management
- With guidance from the Grants and Operations Manager, administer the full sub-grant management cycle, including solicitation, pre-award assessments, negotiation, contracting, implementation monitoring, compliance reviews, and close-out procedures for local organizations and individuals.
- Ensure proper negotiation, documentation, and compliance with sub-grant and contract terms and conditions in line with donor and CPDD policies.
- Respond to issues arising during sub-grantee implementation, including financial reporting challenges, contract modifications, compliance concerns, dispute resolution, and follow-up on audit findings.
- Provide policy guidance and interpretation to program staff, sub-grantees, donors, and relevant partners on grant management and compliance requirements.
- Ensure timely capacity building of grantees and CPDD staff through development of training materials and delivery of regular trainings, directly or through capacity development partners.
- Support donors and relevant partners in the management of direct sub-grants to local organizations.
- Ensure that all grant and contract documentation is fully complete, regularly updated, and properly maintained in compliance with CPDD regulations and donor requirements.
- Review sub-grantee budgets and expenditures to ensure allowability, allocability, reasonableness, consistency, and compliance with donor guidelines.
- Support to drafting of grant and contract agreements for review and approval.
- Maintain and regularly update grant management tracking tools for contracts and consultants.
- Support the development and review of sub-grantee budgets for donor submission and ensuring alignment between program activities, budgets, and donor standards.
- Support in reviewing prime agreement documents and coordinating with program teams on compliance planning, including providing clear guidance to grantees at sub-grant signing and ongoing review of reported expenditures.
- Manage sub-grantee closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, final payments, refunds, tax reporting, and asset/inventory disposition in compliance with CPDD and donor requirements.
- Grants Financial Management and Monitoring
- In coordination with program staff, conduct regular financial and field monitoring visits (desk reviews and on-site visits, typically quarterly) for all sub-grantees in line with the approved monitoring plan.
- Review sub-grantee, contract, and consultant disbursement requests, deliverables, and financial reports to ensure completeness and compliance with donor terms and conditions prior to approval.
- Monitor spending rates of sub-grantees, contracts, and consultants and alert program staff to potential over-expenditure or under-expenditure risks.
- Conduct cross-reference checks with vendors, suppliers, or other relevant parties and investigate red-flag expenditure cases as required.
- Support external audits and donor financial compliance reviews, ensuring findings are addressed and significant deficiencies are followed up and resolved in a timely manner.
- Ensure all financial monitoring recommendations issued by CPDD are promptly followed up and addressed by sub-grantees.
- Review deliverables and reconcile final financial reports, ensuring all questioned costs are resolved and unallowable costs are deducted prior to final approval.
- Financial and Operational Support-CPDD
- Support the Grants and Operations Manager to ensure financial management functions is compliance with financial policies, donor regulations, and internal control procedures.
- In collaboration with the Grants and Operations Manager, oversee budgeting, accounting, bank, cash, asset management, procurement, payroll, grants, and AR/AP processes, and support strong internal controls for daily financial operations.
- Review, record and maintain accurate financial records, proper account coding, and supporting documentation.
- Review and monitor project expenditures, conduct budget variance analysis, and support program teams in financial planning.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
- Review all finance vouchers including procurement documents to ensure the completeness and timely payment of operational & project-related expenses.
- Support audits and follow up on audit recommendations.
- Support the setup of program codes and accounts in CPDD request forms, including task and sub-task coding, and submit to the head of finance and operations for approval.
- Ensure proper and up-to-date financial and program documentation filing for grants, contracts, and consultancies using CPDD systems and SharePoint libraries.
- Actively participate in meetings and contribute to achieving unit objectives and deliverables.
- Perform additional other duties as assigned by the Grants and Operations Manager or Executive Director
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management, or a related field.
Work History:
- Working experience with local or international development organizations in grants & contracts management with a record of success managing grants and contracts in Cambodia for 4 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Good interpersonal skills, a proactive work style, and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to express ideas and issues clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel and other MS Office products
- Knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks accounting software is an advantage
- Knowledge of partner management, capacity building, training, coaching and working with sub-grantee
- Knowledge and understanding of Cambodian International Financial Reporting Standards (CIFRS)
- Excellent written and spoken English and Khmer
Soft Skills
- Strong commitment to CPDD’s mission and values.
- Demonstrates high integrity, accountability, and transparency in financial and grant management
- Detail-oriented with strong commitment to accuracy and compliance
- Proactive, well-organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Collaborative and supportive team player who works effectively across finance, program, and operations teams
- Professional, respectful, and culturally sensitive when working with partners and stakeholders
- Willing to learn, adapt, and continuously improve systems and processes
- Able to work independently while taking guidance appropriately
Project Officer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Social Work, Agriculture, Law, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Department & Location: Program
Report to: Program Coordinator
Purpose:
The Project Officer plays a key role in supporting CPDD’s implementation of sustainable agriculture and Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) activities in Cambodia. The position supports effective field implementation, farmer engagement, partner coordination, monitoring, and data collection to ensure project activities are delivered on time and in line with agreed targets and technical requirements. Working closely with local implementing partners, farmers, government authorities, technical partners, and CPDD program teams, the Project Officer contributes to the adoption of climate-smart rice production practices, improved water management, and sustainable agricultural practices. The position also supports MRV, field verification, documentation, and reporting, contributing to credible project results and continuous learning.
Dimensions of the Position:
The Project Officer operates at both national and field levels, supporting the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of agriculture and Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) activities. The position works closely with local implementing partners, farmers, farmer groups, local authorities, agricultural government agencies, technical partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and timely delivery of project activities. The role also supports field-level data collection and MRV, activity budgets, procurement and logistics, documentation, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with CPDD policies, donor requirements, and approved project plans.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and Field Project Implementation
- Support the implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) activities in project target provinces, districts, and communes.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor rice cultivation, AWD adoption, irrigation and water management, cultivated areas, and farmer participation.
- Provide practical support to farmers and help address day-to-day field implementation challenges.
- Work with local implementing partners to identify, mobilize, register, and maintain updated records of participating farmers and AWD areas.
- In collaboration with the Project Manager and implementing partners, support farmer meetings, training, field demonstrations, and coaching on AWD and sustainable rice production.
- Follow up with farmers throughout the rice-growing season and document challenges, feedback, progress, and results.
- MRV, Data Collection and Verification
- Monitor AWD implementation, including water management practices, rice-growing areas, and cropping seasons.
- Support field data collection and Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) using approved mobile applications and project tools.
- Verify farmer information, cultivated areas, GPS locations, photographs, and other required field evidence.
- Identify and report data-quality issues, incomplete information, and technical problems with MRV applications.
- Ensure field data and supporting evidence are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
- Partner and Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities with local implementing partners, technical partners, NGOs/CSOs, farmer organizations, and relevant government stakeholders.
- Follow up with implementing partners on agreed workplans, farmer mobilization, training, field implementation, data collection, and reporting.
- Participate in coordination meetings, joint field visits, and partner review meetings, and follow up on agreed actions.
- Maintain regular communication with relevant local authorities and agricultural stakeholders at provincial, district, and commune levels.
- Report significant implementation challenges, delays, risks, or issues to the Project Manager/line manager in a timely manner.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare field visit reports, activity updates, partner follow-up reports, and other project documentation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of farmers, AWD areas, training activities, field visits, photographs, GPS data, and other project evidence.
- Support the preparation of donor reports by providing timely and reliable field-level information.
- Document good practices, farmer experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and project results.
- Operational and Team Support
- Support the organization of field meetings, farmer training, workshops, demonstrations, and stakeholder consultations.
- Support activity budgeting, procurement, logistics, and administrative arrangements in accordance with CPDD policies and approved project plans.
- Coordinate with Finance, Administration, Program, and MEAL teams to ensure effective and timely project implementation.
- Perform other project-related duties assigned by the line manager.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Agriculture, Political Science, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
Work History:
- Project management, governance, civil society, or community development for 2 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects.
- Familiarity with decentralization, civic engagement, advocacy, or governance issues (preferred).
- Strong understanding of project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting).
- Knowledge of governance, community participation, or policy advocacy in the local context.
- English and Khmer are excellent in both writing and speaking
Soft Skills
- Strong commitment to CPDD’s mission and values on democratic accountability and good governance.
- High integrity and accountability in managing resources and partnerships.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, promoting cross-programme coordination and member engagement.
- Adaptive to changing political and policy contexts.
- Inclusive and rights-based in approach, ensuring marginalized voices are considered.
- Proactive, strategic, and solution-focused in driving programme outcomes.
- Committed to continuous learning and innovation in local governance and civic engagement.
