Programme Manager for Forests and Livelihood Organization
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Community Development, Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment, Rural development, Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Kratie |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 27th March 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 10 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Job Description
Forests and Livelihood Organization (FLO) is a non-profit registered local organization, established by a team of local people in Kratie Province. FLO is dedicated to reducing poverty through natural resource conservation, sustainable livelihood enhancement, and the empowerment of women, local and Indigenous communities. The organization works to strengthen the capacities of local and Indigenous Peoples in Northeastern Cambodia, enabling them to effectively advocate for their resource rights, sustainably manage natural resources, and improve their socio‑economic conditions.
FLO’s work is structured around two main programme areas, 1) Community‑Based Natural Resource Management, including Community Forestry, Community Fisheries, Community Protected Area, and Indigenous Peoples’ Collective Land Titling, 2) Alternative Livelihood Development, focusing on Agroecology and Agroforestry, Climate Change Adaptation, Agriculture, Gender, value‑added processing groups such as honey and rattan, and sustainable community-financial schemes.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Project Management & Implementation
- Lead, manage, and oversee the implementation of all projects and project activities, ensuring full alignment with the Design Monitoring Framework (DMF), approved project work plans, and budgets.
- Ensure full compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, as well as adherence to donor requirements and standards
- Ensure all core project components, including alternative livelihoods and enterprises, community forestry, community fisheries, community protected area, and Indigenous Peoples’ collective land titling are delivered effectively and with strong technical quality
- Coordinate with project staff to develop and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans and budgets, submitting them to the Executive Director for approval.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance to project staff to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the project activities.
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Oversee regular monitoring of project progress against targets, indicators, and deliverables.
- Lead the preparation and submission of high‑quality monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports
- Ensure proper documentation of all project activities, results and lessons learned.
- Follow up with staff to provide feedback and technical inputs to strengthen project delivery and address implementation gaps.
- Staff Supervision & Team Coordination
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and support to project staff to ensure strong performance and adherence to organisational standards.
- Facilitate effective internal communication, regular team meetings, and collaborative planning processes.
- Identify staff capacity‑building needs and provide or facilitate appropriate training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Liaise and coordinate with government agencies, NGOs, community partners, local authorities, and private sector actors to ensure strong relationships and effective collaboration and long‑term engagement.
- Represent FLO at national and sub‑national meetings on community engagement, including relevant government technical working groups on fisheries, forestry, and other policy dialogue forums.
- Ensure all sensitive information is promptly communicated to the Executive Director for timely interventions.
- Fundraising & Proposal Development
- Support the Executive Director in the development of project proposals, fundraising initiatives, and resource‑mobilization strategies.
- Contribute technical expertise and contextual insights to concept notes, budgets, and full proposal designs to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with organizational priorities.
- Assist in identifying new funding opportunities, both locally and internationally, and assess their strategies fit with organizational objectives.
- Coordinate with programme teams and relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information, data, and supporting documents for proposal preparation.
- Contribute to donor engagement efforts through timely communication, relationship building, and provision of updated programme information.
- Strategic Support & Other Duties
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee (EC), the organisation’s key decision‑making and executive body.
- Contribute in organizational management and development
- Contribute to internal policy development and organisational strengthening initiatives as required.
- Participate actively in organisational strategic planning processes and contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of programme strategies.
- Support alignment of programme activities with organisational goals, strategic directions, and cross‑cutting priorities.
- Provide technical insights to strengthen programme design, organisational learning, and adaptive management.
- Undertake additional duties or special assignments requested by the Executive Director to support the effective functioning and growth of the organisation.
Job Requirements
Languages:
- English - Good
- Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant experience working with local or international NGOs for 10 years
- At least experience in coordinating or managing livelihood development or natural resource management programme for 5 years
- Strong knowledge of community development, enterprise development, and community-based natural resource management.
- Proven experience in project management, planning, and implementation.
- Experience of fundraising, project design, and proposal writing.
- Experience in working with Government officials, local communities, donors, and mult-stakeholder at all levels.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, time management, coordination, and budget oversight.
- Excellent report‑writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and analytical documents.
- Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Proven people management capabilities, including staff supervision, coaching, mentoring, team building, and capacity development.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels of an international, multicultural, and multilingual organisation.
- Demonstrated networking, coordination, and facilitation skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to liaise effectively with senior management, project teams, community representatives, government agencies, policy‑makers, private sector partners, and donors.
- Commitment to FLO’s values: honesty, accountability& transparency, teamwork
How to Apply?
Interested candidate please submit CV & Cover Letter by using the contact detail. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Organization Information (Opening jobs)
| Organization : | Forests and Livelihood Organization |
| Email : | vandy.kim@flocambodia.org nethchan79@gmail.com |
| Address : | Tropaing Pring Village, Kracheh Sangkat, Kracheh Municipality, Kratie Province, Cambodia |
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