Design4Climate Project Intern
- Career Category: Agriculture, Rural development, Resources & Environment, Internship
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: $270
Period Agreement: 6 months
The Project Intern will support the implementation, monitoring, documentation, and coordination of project activities related to sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, market systems development, and private-sector engagement. The intern will work closely with Design Coordinator to assist in field activities, data collection, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management while gaining practical experience in development project implementation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and project coordination while contributing to projects that enhance rural livelihoods across Cambodia.
The Project Intern will giant the learn by guidance supervision of the Design Lead:
- Support the implementation of climate-resilient agriculture interventions.
- Assist in collecting and managing field data from farmers and project partners.
- Support market system assessments, stakeholder mapping, and value chain analyses.
- Assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations.
- Contribute to project documentation, success stories, case studies, and quarterly reports.
- Support engagement with government agencies, private sector actors, and producer groups.
- Maintain project records and databases.
- Perform other project-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Gain hands-on experience and build a professional work portfolio in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and project implementation.
- Gain exposure to the international development sector and build a professional network.
- Receive a certificate of completion acknowledging the internship.
- Undergraduate Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, or other related fields.
- Strong interest in agricultural development, climate resilience, market systems, and rural livelihoods.
- Previous internship, volunteer work, research, or community engagement experience is an advantage but not required.
- Basic knowledge of project implementation, data collection, or agricultural value chains is desirable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with farmers, partners, and team members in Khmer and English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Willingness to travel to the field and participate in project activities outside Phnom Penh when required.
