Early Warning Systems Program Manager for People in Need
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 27th April 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
People in Need (PIN) is a Czech non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been implementing relief and development projects in crisis regions around the globe over its twenty-year history. PIN is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. PIN draws on extensive past experiences and lessons learned across development, emergency and post emergency contexts to design, implement and monitor quality programming.
PIN-Cambodia began operations in the country in 2008 and providing both development assistance and humanitarian aid. PIN has implemented programs in various sectors such as health care, WASH, disaster risk reduction, green energy, urban resilience, vocational training and livelihood development. Programming is run through the head office located in the capital, Phnom Penh. Currently, PIN is actively implementing programs across three thematic areas, including early warning systems for disaster mitigation, supporting a green transition in aqua-fishery sector, and market driven vocational training.
- Programme Development and Implementation:
- Support PIN’s Cambodia Country Program (CP) to develop new EWS interventions or strengthen existing ones;
- Lead and/or support proposal development processes related to EWS, in close coordination with Cambodia CP and the Institutional Fundraising Unit;
- Establish and build relationship with government ministries, development partners, internal and local NGOs which support programme development and strengthening;
- Provides technical and coordination support, advice and guidance in relevant areas of EWS, to individual CPs, ensuring that protection mainstreaming and conflict sensitivity concerns are considered to ensure the highest quality of delivery possible;
- Contributes and supports as needed project evaluations, in cooperation with the MEAL unit and CP MEAL teams;
- Supports country teams in anticipating and addressing possible challenges in project implementation.
- Capacity building and learning:
- Tracks key trends and policies in the EWS/DRR field, including linkages with anticipatory action (AA), and ensures they are reflected in PIN’s programming and strategies;
- Develop learning documents (capability statements, how to guide, lessons learnt, etc) to be used for internal learning and external visibility and positioning;
- Cooperates and collaborates with regional and global DRR, EWS and Anticipatory Action (AA) advisors for programme strengthening;
- Identifies training needs and gaps with EWS project team, maps out training opportunities in the country, and facilitates capacity building in collaboration with HQ.
- Representation and networking:
- Identify and participate in relevant EWS/DRR events, conferences, and workshops;
- Follow key sector trends and ensure relevancy within PIN’s DRR portfolio;
- Explore opportunities to develop linkages with scientific partners, private sector and higher education to leverage their expertise, knowledge and capacities for programming development;
- Collarborate with communications team to develop communication materials to promote PIN’s EWS projects.
- Miscelleanous:
- Contribute to the development of PIN’s organizational policies and programmatic work by participating in strategic and programmatic discussions; proactively proposing improvements to PIN’s approaches and strategies;
- Internal coordination with other technical advisors, MEAL, Digital Unit and Communication department;
- Perform other tasks as requested by line manager.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g: disaster risk management, climate change or similar);
- At least of professional experience in designing, implementing and managing Disaster Risk Reduction or Climate Resiliency programming for 5 years
- Strong understanding of EWS components and current projects and stakeholder in Cambodia;
- Strong networking, representational, and negotiation skills;
- Proven track record of successful project/programme proposal writing and budget development;
- Proven experience in engaging with the private sector and government ministries at the national and sub-national levels;
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, coaching, and mentoring skills;
- Excellent spoken and written English
- High ethical standards and ability to endorse principals of confidentiality, commitment to and understanding of PIN’s aims, values and principles.
This Position is open for National Candidates. Interested candidates should send their CV (with 3 references) and cover letter via our application form to Human Resources Department by this link: EWS Program Manager, no later than the closing date. Candidates are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with PIN’s website and Facebook. PIN reserves the right to select the candidate before the closure of the vacancy and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. PIN are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, especially women.
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at webiste People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | People in Need |
| Contact Name : | People In Need ( PIN ) |
| Address : | # 3, Street 420, Sangkat Boeng Trabaek, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://www.facebook.com/PINCambodiacz/ https://cambodia.peopleinneed.net/en/ |
