Technical Advisor
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
The Position is for Climate Change Adaptation and Implementation
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: Project Manager
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The Technical Advisor (Climate Change Adaptation and Project Implementation Lead) will be responsible for technical lead on climate change adaptation planning and implementation, in additions, he/she will support the Project Manager assigned by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) on the day-to-day management and coordination of project activities and delivery of outputs. He/She will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM) from the MoE, and in close collaboration with the SCALE+ project team, MoE, MAFF, and FAO team. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the project achieves the results specified in the project document, maintaining high standards of quality, and adhering to approved timelines and budgets.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Support the Project Manager (NPM) in the overall project planning, lead the technical coordination and implementation of project activities in line with the approved Annual Work Plan (AWP) and budget.
- Ensure timely preparation, updating, and monitoring of detailed implementation plans, procurement plans, and disbursement schedules.
- Provide technical inputs to procurement process including preparation/review of technical specifications, terms of reference and technical evaluations.
- Coordinate with project key stakeholders including FAO, Ministry of Environment (MOE), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), provincial, district, commune and village authorities, and Community Protected Areas (CPAs).
- Organize and facilitate technical meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and consultation processes at national and sub-national levels.
- Ensure effective integration and coherence across the four project components.
- Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance
- Provide strategic and technical guidance on climate change adaptation planning, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and resilient crop-livestock systems.
- Ensure integration of community adaptation priorities into Commune Investment Plans (CIP), Commune Development Plans (CDP), and relevant sectoral and national plans.
- Support the review, harmonization, and development of gender-responsive policy frameworks related to land use and biodiversity-friendly production systems.
- Oversee and technically validate implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation interventions and sustainable land and water management activities.
- Ensure alignment of project interventions with national climate change strategies and Cambodia’s NDC commitments.
- Institutional and Community Capacity Development
- Support strengthening of institutional capacities at national, provincial, and district levels for planning and implementing CPA management plans.
- Facilitate community-based planning processes and participatory assessments.
- Ensure inclusive engagement of women, youth, and vulnerable groups in project activities and decision-making processes.
- Support the development and strengthening of community governance structures and producer groups.
- Coordinate training programs and technical support related to climate-resilient and biodiversity-friendly crop-livestock systems.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Knowledge Management
- Support establishment and operationalization of the project M&E system in line with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) requirements.
- Monitor project progress against indicators, targets, and milestones, identify implementation bottlenecks and propose corrective measures.
- Prepare high-quality technical and progress reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) as required, including Project Implementation Reports (PIR) and Mid-Term review.
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for dissemination and scale-up.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Maintain strong working relationships with government counterparts, development partners, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector actors.
- Promote coordination and synergies with related climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture initiatives in Cambodia.
- Facilitate development of finance and market-based incentive mechanisms to promote adoption of climate-resilient and biodiversity-friendly practices.
- Ensure gender equality and social inclusion are mainstreamed across all project activities.
- Track and promote environmental and social safeguards compliance.
- Support adaptive management by providing evidence-based recommendations to improve project performance.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in or bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management/ Climate Change, Science or Related field or equivalent.
Work History:
- At least of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change adaptation, natural resources management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, or related fields for 7 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven experience in managing or coordinating donor-funded development projects (preferably Global Environment Facility - GEF, FAO, UN agencies, World Bank, or other international development partners).
- Demonstrated experience working with government institutions at national and sub-national levels.
- Familiarity with logical frameworks and strategies planning;
- Strong computer skills;
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to promote cooperation between and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, and to organize and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams;
- Strong leadership and team building skills;
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure;
- Demonstrable ability to organize, facilitate, and mediate; technical teams to achieve stated project objectives;
- Flexible and willing to travel as required.
Technical Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
The position is for Natural Resource Management / Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to National Project Manager
Contract Type Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The Technical Specialist (NRM/ Ecosystem Based Adaptation) will be responsible for thetechnical leadership, coordination, and implementation support of activities related to climate-resilient natural resource management, ecosystem-based adaptation, and biodiversity-friendly land use systems. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM) from the Ministry of Envronment (MoE), and in close collaboration with the SCALE+ project team, FAO technical teams, MOE, MAFF, sub-national authorities, and community stakeholders.
S/he will ensure that interventions are technically sound, gender-responsive, aligned with national policies, and consistent with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) requirements, while maintaining adherence to approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership on Climate-Resilient NRM and EbA
- Provide technical guidance for the design and implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) interventions in Community Protected Areas (CPAs).
- Support the review, revision, and harmonization of policy frameworks related to land use planning, biodiversity-friendly crop-livestock systems, and climate adaptation in protected landscapes, ensuring consistency with climate strategies, NDC, and GEF core indicators.
- Ensure integration of climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management (SLM) principles into CPA management plans.
- Provide technical inputs into land restoration planning and implementation across targeted CPAs.
- Promote ecosystem-based approaches that reduce climate risks while enhancing biodiversity and community livelihoods.
- Strengthening Institutional and Community Capacities
- Support capacity development of national, provincial, and district authorities (MOE, MAFF and relevant institutions) on climate-resilient NRM and EbA approaches.
- Provide technical support to strengthen inclusive community-based governance structures for sustainable natural resource management.
- Facilitate participatory planning processes to integrate community adaptation priorities into Commune Investment Plans (CIP), Commune Development Plans (CDP), and relevant sectoral plans.
- Ensure gender-responsive and socially inclusive approaches in all NRM and adaptation interventions.
- Sustainable Land and Biodiversity-Friendly Production Systems
- Lead technical identification and validation of resilient ecosystem-based sustainable land and water management practices.
- Support implementation of integrated crop-livestock systems that enhance resilience, biodiversity conservation, and productivity.
- Provide guidance on restoration, soil and water conservation, agroecology, and sustainable grazing management.
- Ensure technical coherence between biodiversity conservation objectives and agricultural productivity improvements.
- Cross-Sectoral and Cross-Component Collaboration
- Provide technical inputs to value chain development and livelihood diversification activities to ensure environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
- Collaborate with animal health, livestock breeding, and climate information specialists to ensure integrated ecosystem approaches (HAPE interface considerations).
- Contribute technical inputs to finance and incentive mechanisms promoting biodiversity-friendly and climate-resilient practices.
- Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the project M&E system, particularly for land restoration, EbA, and SLM indicators.
- Ensure proper documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and technical case studies.
- Support preparation of technical reports, annual work plans, and progress reports to FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- Participate in knowledge-sharing events, technical workshops, and policy dialogues at national and sub-national levels.
- Coordination and Quality Assurance
- Coordinate closely with FAO technical units, government counterparts, and implementing partners to ensure alignment and coherence.
- Review technical deliverables from consultants and service providers related to NRM and EbA.
- Ensure compliance with FAO technical standards, environmental safeguards, and gender policies.
- Provide regular updates to the National Project Manager on implementation progress, risks, and mitigation measures.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in or bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management/ Climate Change, Science or Related field or equivalent.
Work History:
- At least of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation, or ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), natural resources management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, or related fields for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- oven experience in technical planning, policy review, or strategy development related to climate resilience and environmental management.
- Proven experience in managing or coordinating donor-funded development projects (preferably Global Environment Facility (Global Environment Facility - GEF, FAO, UN agencies, World Bank, or other international development partners).
- Experience in gender-responsive programming and inclusive community engagement is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of: Ecosystem-based adaptation approaches, Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning, Sustainable land and water management, Biodiversity-friendly agricultural systems, Land restoration methodologies
- Experience in participatory planning, facilitation, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Advisor / Individual Consultant, Resources & Environment, Agriculture, Economics
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: National Project Manager
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the overall design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation system to ensure effective tracking of results and delivery of output.
The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM) from the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and in close collaboration with the SCALE+ team, FAO technical teams, MOE, MAFF, sub-national authorities, and community stakeholders.
He/she will ensure the effective functioning of the project’s M&E system, systematically tracking and documenting project progress, lessons learned, and emerging risks. This will support adaptive project management and risk mitigation by providing timely, accurate, and real-time performance analysis of project implementation.
The M&E Specialist will also ensure that monitoring and reporting requirements of FAO and the (GEF) are met in a timely and high-quality manner.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- M&E System Development and Implementation
- Develop and update the Project M&E implementation Plan, including indicators, baselines, targets, data collection tools, and reporting formats.
- Lead the development the M&E database and reporting dashboard to track the project implementation progress
- Lead training of project staff and stakeholders including the provincial line departments on the M&E related framework, tools and reporting procedure as per donor requirement.
- Establish data collection, verification, validation, and storage systems in compliance with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) standards.
- Design and oversee baseline, mid-term, and endline surveys and assessments.
- Develop gender-responsive and disaggregated indicators (sex, age, vulnerability status).
- Track and analyze the progress of ecosystem, biodiversity and adaptation measures under the scope of the project intervention.
- Ensure alignment of M&E systems with national systems of MOE and MAFF where applicable.
- Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor implementation progress across all four project components and outputs.
- Compile quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports in line with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) reporting requirements.
- Track performance indicators, including those related to:
- Climate resilience, Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable land management
- Livelihood and value chain development, Gender equality and social inclusion
- Support preparation of Project Implementation Reports (PIRs), Project Progress Report (PPR) and other donor-required reports.
- Provide analytical briefs to inform management decisions and adaptive planning.
- Data Management and Quality Assurance
- Ensure quality control and consistency of data collected by field teams and implementing partners.
- Conduct periodic field monitoring visits to CPAs to verify reported results.
- Establish digital databases and dashboards for real-time monitoring where feasible.
- Maintain proper documentation and achieving project M&E data and evidence.
- Capacity Building and Support
- Provide technical guidance and training to project staff, local authorities, CPA committees, and partners on M&E tools and reporting requirements.
- Strengthen institutional capacity at national, provincial, and district levels to support evidence-based planning and implementation.
- Promote participatory monitoring approaches at community level.
- Evaluation and Learning
- Support the organization and coordination of mid-term and terminal evaluations.
- Facilitate lessons learned workshops and reflection sessions.
- Contribute to knowledge products, case studies, and best practice documentation under Component 4.
- Ensure findings from monitoring and evaluations inform adaptive project management, risk mitigation and scaling-up strategies.
- Coordination and Communication
- Liaise closely with FAO technical teams, government counterparts, and implementing partners on M&E matters.
- Participate in project steering committee meetings and provide progress updates.
- Ensure compliance with FAO, Global Environment Facility (GEF), and government reporting standards.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
Work History:
- At least of relevant professional experience in M&E of donor-funded projects (experience with Global Environment Facility – GEF or FAO-funded projects is an asset) for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven experience in climate change adaptation, sustainable land management, agriculture, biodiversity, or natural resource management projects.
- Experience in designing logical frameworks and results-based management systems.
- Experience working with government institutions and community-based organizations.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies.
- Experience with digital data collection tools and database management systems.
- Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Khmer is an advantage.
- Demonstrated understanding of gender-responsive and inclusive M&E approaches.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Admin and Finance Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Accounting, Banking / Finance, Business Administration, Admin / Supervisory
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: National Project Manager
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The Admin & Finance Specialist will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all financial, administrative, procurement, human resources, and logistics activities of the project. The Specialist ensures efficient and compliant project operations in line with donor requirements, organizational policies, and local regulations. S/he will manage key systems, processes, and staff to support the project’s implementation, reporting, and success.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Advisory & Operational Support
- Advise project management on necessary changes and improvements to operational procedures to ensure compliance with donor and government regulations and internal policies.
- Support implementation of approved procedural changes and provide training for relevant staff.
- Ensure that administrative, financial, and procurement processes comply with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) procedures.
- Financial Planning & Budget Management
- Establish, maintain, and monitor financial systems, trackers, and internal controls in accordance with donor and organizational standards.
- Support the Project Manager in budget planning, analysis, and financial reporting throughout the project cycle.
- Ensure accurate, timely processing of financial transactions and compliance with accounting standards and donor regulations.
- Monitor cash flow, advances, sub-ledgers, reconciliations, and financial report inputs for monthly invoices.
- Supervise payroll administration to ensure timely and accurate salary payments and appropriate deductions.
- Financial Control & Compliance
- Implement and monitor internal financial and accounting controls to prevent errors and fraud.
- Prepare financial documentation and support internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive filing and record-keeping systems for all financial documents and reports.
- Procurement & Asset Management
- Track procurement activities against the annual procurement plan.
- Facilitate non-technical procurement, ensuring transparent, cost-effective purchasing in compliance with donor/organizational policies.
- Maintain inventory and office asset records; monitor and manage stock of supplies and equipment.
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Oversee general project administrative functions, including logistics, IT support, travel arrangements, office management, and vendor coordination.
- Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to support efficient project operations.
- Provide guidance and oversight to support or operations staff as applicable.
- Capacity Building
- Train staff in finance, procurement, administrative procedures, and quality assurance processes.
- Provide management and quality oversight of complex financial processes, including financial reporting and asset reporting.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in or bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, Business, Public Administration or other areas related to the ToR
Work History:
- At least of relevant experience in administration, accounting, and financial management with projects, international organizations, NGOs, or the UN for 8 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven experience managing teams, with at least 2 direct reports.
- Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Peachtree, and standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial and administrative best practices in Cambodia.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Previous experience with a grant‑making organization is an asset.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team worker
Admin and Finance Assistant
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Accounting, Banking / Finance, Admin / Supervisory, Advisor / Individual Consultant, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: Admin & Finance Specialist
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Under the supervision of the Admin & Finance Specialist, the Admin & Finance Assistant is primarily responsible for project administration and logistics, procurements, office management, managing finance vouchers, petty cash accounts, reimbursements, invoice payment, advance disbursements and tracking, monitoring expenditures, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and other financial reporting. He/she shall receive, review, and maintain all finance-related documentation and ensure files are complete.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Accounting:
- Review day-to-day expenditures; for payment requests or advance clearance transactions, accounting records, and ensure all supporting documents are filed and complete;
- Prepare monthly payroll report, timesheet, leave balance, and leave application;
- Prepare monthly sub-ledgers and ensure that they are reconciled with the general ledger; review any unusual and / or long overdue balances in the subledger and identify corrective actions;
- Prepare monthly tax filling and declare to GDT;
- Responsible for office petty cash, following established procedures; and
- Draft monthly budget requests for supervisor including budget for training/workshop/meeting and communicate with participants to confirm their participation and pay per diem or travel allowances.
- Administration and Procurement:
- Responsible for recurring office procurements such as stationery and office supplies;
- Prepare and distribute requests for quotations, draft source selection memos and prepare other supporting documentation for procurement process;
- Responsible for logistical arrangements for staff, including travel plans and ensure staff keep proper documentation associated with travel, as well as supporting logistical arrangements for project events, including coordinating with suppliers/vendors;
- Responsible for tracking office invoices and follow up on the payment schedule of all office vendors (office lease, office utilities, phone and internet, IT service, car rentals, taxis, etc.);
- Support Admin & Finance Specialist to track office inventory and fixed assets, register the fixed assets in the tracking system, and coordinate with the Admin & Finance Specialist to conduct annual physical inventory checks;
- Update supplier list to GDT for tax exemption and some administrative work with GDT; and
- Assist with other duties in project finance, administration, and procurement as assigned by supervisor.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting and finance, Business, Public Administration or other areas related to the ToR.
Work History:
- At least of relevant experience in administration, accounting, and financial management with projects, international organizations, NGOs, or project for 3 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Peachtree, and standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial and administrative best practices in Cambodia.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Previous experience with a grant‑making organization is an asset.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team worker
Communication Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Communications, Media, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: National Project Manager
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, and Siem Reap Provinces, Cambodia
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the project’s communication and visibility strategy to ensure effective dissemination of project objectives, achievements, lessons learned, and impacts.
Under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM), and in close collaboration with the Technical Adviser and FAO team, the Communication Specialist will ensure that communication and knowledge products meet high standards of quality and align with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) visibility requirements, while adhering to approved timelines and budgets.
The Communication Specialist will support cross-cutting communication needs across all project components.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Project Communication and Visibility Strategy aligned with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) guidelines.
- Prepare annual communication workplans with clear targets, indicators, and timelines.
- Coordinate with and provide inputs into FAO regional and global communication efforts.
- Ensure gender-responsive and inclusive communication approaches.
- Ensure compliance with donor visibility and branding requirements.
- Content Development and Knowledge Products
- Develop high-quality communication materials, including:
- Project briefs and fact sheets
- Success stories and human-interest stories
- Case studies and lessons learned
- Policy briefs
- News articles and press releases
- Brochures, leaflets, banners, and visibility materials
- Document best practices in climate-resilient crop-livestock systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, and inclusive value chains.
- Support documentation of participatory assessments, restoration activities, livestock improvement initiatives, and community adaptation interventions.
- Media and Public Engagement
- Establish and maintain relationships with national and sub-national media.
- Organize press briefings, media field visits, and project launch/closing events.
- Draft speeches, talking points, and presentations for senior officials.
- Promote project achievements through traditional and digital media channels.
- Digital Communication and Social Media
- Manage and provide regularly update of project-related contents to MAFF, MoE and FAO Cambodia for posting on digital platforms and social media.
- Develop multimedia products (short videos, photo stories, infographics).
- Ensure appropriate archiving of photos, videos, and communication assets.
- Knowledge Management and Learning
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the project's knowledge management strategy.
- Capture and disseminate lessons learned and good practices to support replication and scale-up.
- Support experience sharing workshops, learning events, and cross-site exchanges.
- Collaborate with research institutions and technical partners to translate evidence into accessible communication products.
- Support to Monitoring and Reporting
- Provide communication inputs to semi-annual and annual progress reports.
- Document project milestones and impacts aligned with the Results Framework.
- Develop communication indicators and track performance of outreach activities.
- Capacity Building
- Build communication capacity of CPA committees, community producer groups, and local authorities.
- Provide guidance on storytelling, documentation, and visibility compliance.
- Support youth and women’s engagement in communication and advocacy initiatives.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree in Media, Communication and Digital Information and Development Studies, Environmental Management, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Work History:
- At least of experience in communication for development, climate change, or donor-funded projects (FAO/GEF experience preferred) for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills in English and Khmer language.
- Experience producing digital content, photography, and videography.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging messages.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive SCALE+ Communication and Visibility Strategy aligned with MoE, MAFF, FAO, and GEF requirements.
- Experience translating complex climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and crop–livestock system interventions into compelling narratives.
- Ensure branding compliance (FAO, GEF, government visibility guidelines).
- Build and maintain relationships with national and provincial media outlets.
- Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and key messages.
- Coordinate media coverage during project launches, field missions, and high-level visits.
- Prepare spokespersons (PMU, MoE leadership) for interviews and public engagements.
- Manage crisis and reputational communication when needed.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Provincial Coordinator (3 Positions)
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Agriculture, Resources & Environment, Rural development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: National Consultant
Report to: National Project Manager
Contract Type: Individual Contractor (IC)
Expected Place of Travel: Phnom Penh & frequent travel to target Community within the assigned province is required.
Assignment Duration: One year with possibility of extension
The Provincial Coordinator will be responsible for the effective coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities at the provincial level, ensuring timely and quality delivery of outputs under all four project components.
The Provincial Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM), in close collaboration with the Technical Adviser, FAO technical teams, relevant provincial departments (including Provincial Departments of Environment, Agriculture, Women’s Affairs, and Planning), local authorities, community protected area (CPA) committees, and other implementing partners.
The primary responsibility of the Provincial Coordinator is to ensure that project results at the provincial level are achieved in line with the approved project document, work plans and budgets, while maintaining high technical quality, strong stakeholder engagement, gender responsiveness, and compliance with FAO and Global Environment Facility (GEF) requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination and Implementation
- Coordinate and oversee day-to-day implementation of project activities across targeted CPAs/community within the assigned province.
- Ensure alignment of provincial activities with the overall project framework, annual work plans and budgets.
- Facilitate integration of community adaptation priorities into Commune Investment Plans (CIPs) and Commune Development Plans (CDPs).
- Support harmonization of land use planning and biodiversity-friendly crop-livestock systems within community zones.
- Ensuring gender equality, youth inclusion and social safeguards are mainstreamed across all interventions.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Institutional Strengthening
- Strengthen collaboration with Provincial Departments of Environment (PDE), Provincial Departments of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (PDAFF), Provincial Department of Women’s Affair (PDWA) and other relevant line departments.
- Support capacity building of CPA committees, community-based organizations, producer groups and SMEs.
- Facilitate inclusive community-based governance structures for sustainable natural resource management and climate change adaptation focusing on sustainable cropping -based livestock system
- Promote coordination between local authorities, community leaders and project stakeholders to ensure ownership and sustainability.
- Technical Support and Field Supervision
- Support identification and implementation of resilient ecosystem-based land and water management practices.
- Facilitate adoption of biodiversity-friendly integrated crop-livestock systems and improved livestock breeds and breeding management systems.
- Coordinate implementation of community animal health programs and climate information services.
- Oversee activities implementation by service providers, consultants and partner organizations at provincial level.
- Ensure that value chain development, agribusiness incubation and market-based incentive mechanisms are effectively implemented.
- Monitoring, Reporting and Knowledge Management
- Contribute to establishment and operationalization of the project M&E system at provincial level.
- Collect, verify and report progress data, including beneficiary outreach, gender-disaggregated indicators and land restoration achievements.
- Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for submission to the National Project Manager.
- Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories for knowledge sharing and scale-up.
- Support research collaboration and evidence-based planning processes at provincial level.
- Financial and Administrative Oversight
- Support preparation of provincial-level annual work plans and budgets.
- Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets and FAO procedures.
- Ensure timely procurement planning and coordination with FAO administrative teams.
- Identify implementation risks and propose mitigation measures.
- Safeguards, Gender and Inclusion
- Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguards frameworks.
- Promote equitable participation of women (target 50% beneficiaries), youth and vulnerable groups.
- Monitor and report on gender-transformative outcomes and inclusive livelihood development.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or related fields.
Work History:
- At least of relevant experience in rural development, climate adaptation, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, or agriculture/livestock projects for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Previous experience in community-based natural resource management, protected areas, and/or climate resilience projects is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in gender mainstreaming, participatory approaches, and working with marginalized or vulnerable groups.
- Excellent command of Khmer (both written and oral) and good working knowledge of English
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including government, community, and development partners.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex environments.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to FAO values.
- Willingness to travel frequently to CPAs within the province.
