Senior Project Officer for Disaster Risk Reduction for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Cambodia Program
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Capacity development, Community Development, Rural development, Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 22nd February 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 4 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to assist the poor and disadvantaged. CRS returned to Cambodia in 1991 and currently works in the sectors of Health and Climate Change Adaptation, with government and civil society partners. CRS head office is located in Phnom Penh.
By applying to this job, you as the applicant understands and acknowledges that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, the applicant understands that if s/he is a successful candidate, s/he will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and their personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate their behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
- Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and guiding partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
- Liaise directly with deputy head of program, head of program, regional technical advisors to ensure program quality, learning and ongoing accompaniment.
- Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
- Coordinate and oversee working relationships with all project stakeholders (including the implementing partner and several government partners at national and sub-national level), local partner and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
- Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at project sites to ensure timely project activities implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures.
- Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews and follow-up with and assistance to implementing partner.
- Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
- Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners.
- Ensure project documentation for assigned activities is completed with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements.
- Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and documentation of case studies and promising practices.
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Bachelor's Degree in International Relations or in field related to disaster management or climate change would be a plus
- Work experience in project support, ideally in the field of humanitarian and social development and for an NGO for 4 years as a minimum
- Additional experience may substitute for education.
- Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Experience working with government partners at national and sub-national level.
- Experience of systems strengthening or capacity building activities.
- Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Interest candidate should submit their CV and covering letter to CRS recruitment email or send to CRS Cambodia Office provided in the contact details.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Cambodia Program |
| Email : | kh.recruitment@crs.org |
| Address : | #64, Emerald Building, 1st Floor, Preah Norodom Blvd, Corner Street 178, Sangkat Chey Chomneas, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://www.crs.org/ |
