National Internship Opportunity: FABRIC Cambodia – Sustainability
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Internship
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Other Benefits
To support effective implementation of project activities, GIZ FABRIC Cambodia is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic full-time National Intern to join the team. This is a 6-month internship (1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026), based at the FABRIC Sayon Office in Phnom Penh, offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project implementation, sustainability initiatives, and development cooperation.
The intern will have flexibility to focus on one or more technical areas depending on background and interest, including:
- Environmental sustainability in factories (text waste management, heat stress)
- Social sustainability, Gender and worker empowerment
- Event and training coordination
- Support with policy and stakeholder engagement processes
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support responsible team members in implementing activities related to environmental and social sustainability in Cambodia’s textile and garment sector
- Assist in preparing meetings, workshops, presentations, factory trainings, and events (agenda development, logistical arrangements, social media posts, etc.)
- Support documentation of project activities, including minute-taking, updating stakeholder lists, invitation management, and sharing knowledge materials
- Support the development and compilation of technical documents (e.g. concept papers, Term of Reference) and help prepare project materials and presentations
- Participate in internal and external workshops, events, and stakeholder meetings
- Assist in preparing short-term consultant contracts and procurement documents in line with GIZ procedures
- Perform additional tasks as requested by the team leader
Benefits:
- Regular mentorship and check-ins with a supervisor, including monthly reflections
- Development of professional skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, event organization, research, time management, and collaborative teamwork
- Exposure to GIZ internal working processes and engagement with government institutions, factory partners, civil society organizations, and private-sector actors
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and propose initiatives related to sustainability in the garment sector
- Learning opportunities related to digital tools, working with data, and the use of generative AI for productivity and reflective writing
- A supportive learning culture emphasizing feedback, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree in their final semester or fresh graduates in Social Science, Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Sustainability Management, or other relevant fields.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong interest in sustainability topics, especially within the textile and garment sector
- Some experience or strong interest in organizing events, trainings, workshops, or webinars
- Strong interest in working in a diverse, cross-cultural team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Khmer and good command of English
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
Soft Skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
