Gender Officer for Agronomes et Veterinaires Sans Frontieres
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Community Development, Rural development, Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 08th April 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF) is an international NGO operating in 22 developing countries worldwide, with a mission to improve the livelihoods and well-being of small-scale farmers through a One Health approach, addressing public health, social and environment issues. AVSF focuses on three key thematic areas: (i) Livestock Farming, Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health, (ii) Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Climate, and (iii) Producer Organizations and Markets. AVSF is looking for qualified Cambodian candidates for the 3 full-time positions of Project Officer, Gender Officer, and Digital Communication Officer to support the implementation of the project “Enhancing CSO Capacities for Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Development in Cambodia (Sahakum Chhnaeum project)”, over a 3.5-year period. These positions will be based in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng province with regular travel to target provinces and will commence in May 2026 onward.
The project is implemented by a Consortium led by AVSF in partnership with the Cambodian Agricultural Cooperative Alliance (CACA), and Rural Economic and Agriculture Development Agency (READA), with financial support from the European Union (EU). The Sahakum Chhnaeum project aims to strengthen the capacities of 3 Agricultural Cooperative Unions (ACUs), 273 Agricultural Cooperatives (ACs), 1 National Federation, and 25 Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) to engage in policy dialogue, contributing to green, inclusive, and responsible agriculture through technical, economic, and environmental sustainability. The project is implemented across 12 target capital and provinces, namely Phnom Penh, Takeo, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Mondulkiri, Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, Otdar Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, and Kampong Speu.
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing project methodologies, annual work plans, and in ensuring effective implementation of project activities.
- Takes lead on the conduct of a gender analysis in project target area.
- Builds and strengthens capacities of project team members on gender mainstreaming and gender equality as well as gender issues.
- Collaborate with other project specialists to provide capacity building to AC/ACU/FO representatives and progressively integrate the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment principles.
- Build capacities of AC/ACU/FO on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, and support women’s participation to be sit in AC/ACU management structures.
- Supports the project team in gender mainstreaming into women’s economic empowerment initiatives and performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
- Monitor, measure, and evaluate the impact of gender-related project activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual narrative reports for internal use and donors.
- Perform other related tasks (to be detailed in a Job Description).
- English - Good
- Bachelor's Degree in social science and/or related disciplines. as a minimum
- At least of work experience in building gender-related planning activities and strategy, particularly in gender mainstreaming and women empowerment for 3 years
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills in Khmer and English (working knowledge).
- Basic understanding of producer groups, ACs and ACUs, and their business activities.
- Ability to write activity reports in English.
- Good understanding of how women are actively engaging in productive tasks, especially in livestock-agriculture domain.
- Proficient in relevant Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
- Experiences in gender awareness and sensitivity.
- Excellent collaboration capabilities, and capacity to work productively in teams.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their résumé with covering letter to AVSF in Cambodia Office or by email or by Telegram provided in the contact details.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by phone for interviews. Applications will not be returned.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Agronomes et Veterinaires Sans Frontieres |
| Contact Name : | Agronomes et Veterinaires Sans Frontières |
| Email : | v.chay@avsf.org s.meang@avsf.org |
| Address : | No 24, St 79BT, Sangkat Boeng Tumpun 1, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.avsf.org |
