Project Coordinator
Location: Based in Siem Reap Province and frequently travel to project office in Phnom Penh.
Project Objectives
The project “Restoring ecosystems for sustainable development in the Tonle Sap Basin and Siem Reap/Phnom Kulen landscape – ERIP” is to generate climate, environmental, and socio-economic benefits at scale by enabling integrated, collaborative management of degraded watershed systems in the Tonle Sap Basin. This includes:
- Restoring ecosystem functionality and biodiversity conservation.
- Enhancing community livelihoods and resilience to climate change.
- Promoting sustainable land and water uses mechanisms.
- Contributing to Cambodia’s national and international environmental commitments.
The project aligns with Cambodia’s Circular Economy Strategy (2023–2028) and the Pentagonal Strategy Phase I, targeting the “Green” and “Sustainable” pillars, which emphasize reforestation, conservation, and inclusive economic development.
The Project Coordinator (PC) will be responsible for the day-to-day management of project activities and the delivery of its outputs, under the direct guidance of the National Project Manager and work closely with UNDP Technical Adviser and Programme Analyst. The Project Coordinator’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
- Prepare detailed work plan and budget under the guidance of the National Project Manager;
- Facilitate relevant agreements with stakeholders and the day to day liaison with them;
- Provide Technical guidance and oversight for all project activities;
- Oversee the progress of the project components conducted by local and international experts, consultants, and cooperating partners,
- Coordinate and oversee the preparation of all outputs of the project;
- Organize Project Board and other meeting as well as annual and final review meeting;
- Coordinate and report the work of all stakeholders under the guidance of NPM;
- Prepare PIRs/APRs in the language required by the GEF and the UNDP’s CO and attend annual review meeting;
- Prepare and submit quarterly progress and financial report as required, following all GSSD’s guideline, quality management system, and internal administrative process; and
- Coordinate and participate in M&E exercise to appraise project success and make recommendations for modifications to the project.
- At least Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management/ Climate Change, Science or Related field or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experiences in project management.
- Experience on promote integrated landscape management for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, natural resources and ecosystem services in the northern part of Cambodia.
Finance Assistant
The Finance Assistant will work under the direct guidance of the National Project Manager (NPM) and work closely with project team. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, procurement, administrative and human resources functions under the project. This includes support the project’s operations, finance and administrative staff, and its implementing partners.
- Responsible for providing general financial support to the project;
- Assist project management in performing budget cycle: Planning, Preparation, revisions, and budget execution;
- Monitor project expenditures, ensuring that no expenditure is incurred before it has been authorized;
- Assist project team in drafting quarterly and yearly project progress reports concerning financial issues;
- Perform preparatory work for mandatory and general budget revisions, annual physical inventory and auditing, and assists external evaluators in fulfilling their mission;
- Prepare all outputs in accordance to ProDoc and GSSD guideline;
- Ensure the project utilizes those available financial resources in an efficient and transparent manner; and
- Ensure that all project financial activities are carried out on schedule and within budget to achieve the project outputs.
- At least Bachelar’s degree in Finance, Business Management or Related field or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of work experience in Finance with project, government, development partner, NGO, government ministries or private sectors.
Project Administrative Assistance
The Administrative Assistance will work under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator/ National Project Manager (NPM) and work closely with Project Team.
- In addition of and to general administration responsibilities, supervise activities concerned with office and grounds maintenance, security, transport and similar services;
- Draft correspondence relating to administrative matters and follow up the sent-out
- Maintain files of rules, regulation, administrative instructions and other related documentation (both hard copy and electronic);
- Assist in organizing meetings; workshops and seminars;
- Assist the NPM in liaising with external contacts to assure smooth operation of the program, i.e. other line ministries and agencies, local authorities, development partners, NGOs, and others;
- Arrange all travels for mission related to the program, including visa, flight and hotel booking within and outside Cambodia;
- Ensure all logistical arrangements are carried out smoothly;
- Record keeping of project documents, including financial in accordance with audit requirement; and
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in administration, Business Management or related field.
- At least 3 years of work experience with administration with project, government, development partner, NGO, government ministries or private sectors.