Trade Promotion and Investment Manager for Branch of Cowater International Inc.
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Business Administration, Economics |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | Many |
| Closing Date : | 18th December 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Minimum 3 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Program Background
The CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three-year extension.
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Take on an entrepreneurial role, which requires creativity, proactive thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Conduct sector-specific market research to identify potential trade and investment interventions especially to strengthen Cambodia–Australia trade and investment ties.
- Conduct economic analysis at the meso and micro levels to identify issues hindering the development of key economic sectors.
- Collaborate with the team to conduct a business diagnostic, identify gaps, and develop game-changing actions to address those gaps and strengthen the industries.
- Work with leading private-sector firms in priority agriculture sectors to strengthen competitiveness by improving supply chain efficiency, enhancing post-harvest practices, quality standards, and expanding market linkages for export.
- Support agri-food firms to improve their competitiveness by facilitating access to market and access to finance and working-capital solutions, through partnerships with financial institutions, blended-finance partners, or other innovative financing mechanisms.
- Collaborate with key ministries to identify and address trade barriers, regulatory constraints, and process inefficiencies that limit export growth.
- Design and implement trade promotion strategies that strengthen Cambodia’s export readiness and international market engagement.
- Promote innovative, practical solutions that align with stakeholder incentives.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with public, private, and development partners.
- Compliance
- Ensure stakeholders operate within Cowater and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies, including all inclusion-related policies such as Child Protection and PSEAH, antifraud and corruption, value for money, and other policies.
- Represent CAPRED in meetings or events with relevant stakeholders, as the Domain required by management.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team to assess the impact of the interventions and scale up successful initiatives.
- Work with the communications team to develop communications content.
- Ensure GEDSI principles are incorporated into intervention design and implementation.
- Collaborate with other technical teams to build synergies and enhance intervention effectiveness.
- Carry out other relevant tasks and activities as requested by management.
- Work in a way that promotes social inclusion and gender equality, is sensitive to cultural and gender issues in Cambodia, and is disability inclusive.
- Commitment to championing environmental sustainability and climate action across the Facility.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in international Trade, Business, or related fields.
- Experience in trade promotion, export development, private sector development, or related fields. Experience in agri-food trade or export is highly valued. for 3 years as a minimum
- Proven knowledge and experiences in agriculture and agro-processing industry in Cambodia
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with government agencies (CDC, MOC, MEF, etc.), private sector, and development partners.
- Proven ability to integrate GEDSI principles into program design and delivery.
- Knowledge of international trade regulations, including FTAs, SPS standards, certification systems.
- Familiarity with finance, banking, or accounting practices is an advantage.
- Experience in corporate or startup environments.
- Strong project management skills and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills in Khmer and English.
- Strong analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.
- Willingness to travel and work in provinces as needed.
- A growth mindset, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit.
- We prioritise talent, potential, and the right mindset over extensive experience.
This is a full-time position with attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and positions are open to be filled now.
Application
Please send your cover letter and CV with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees to email address provided in the contact details mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line “Trade/Investment Promotion Manager”.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
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| Organization : | Branch of Cowater International Inc. |
| Email : | recruitment@capred.org |
| Address : | #GIA Tower G (G1701-G1710) Koh Pich City, 17th Floor, Sopheak Mongkol Rd, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://capred.org/ |
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