National Childcare Project Coordinator for Planète Enfants & Développement
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Economics, Educate/Train/Teaching, Social Work |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 05th January 2026 |
| Salary : |
$850 - $1,050
|
| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Introduction
Planète Enfants & Développement (PE&D) is a France-based humanitarian organization that has been operating in Cambodia since 1984. Our work focuses on the sectors of health, education, and socio-economic development, supporting disadvantaged Cambodian children and their families, women, and vulnerable communities. PE&D designs and implements development projects in health, education, social work, and the prevention of violence and exclusion.
In the education sector, PE&D focuses on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) to promote minimum standard preschool learning, quality daycare services, early stimulation, positive parenting education, and the creation of sustainable, supportive environments for young children through community participation and mobilization. In addition, PE&D also develops housing solutions and social projects to support poor urban communities in Phnom Penh.
Background
Planète Enfants & Développement (PE&D) is seeking a highly motivated Childcare Project Coordinator to lead a 14-month project of strengthening care service provision in Cambodia. As part of this initiative, PE&D will conduct a nationwide assessment of existing and planned childcare services within factories and the private educational sector, examine compliance challenges, map gaps in service provision, strengthen the professional stream of caregivers, and produce evidence-based recommendations for the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the private sector.
- Conduct a comprehensive mapping of companies providing or planning to provide childcare services and identify gaps.
- Assess companies planning to open daycare centers and identify their needs related to caregivers, training, facility requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate closely with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT) to collect relevant HR and childcare information from compliant companies.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for compliant companies providing childcare services.
- Analyze existing caregiver professional streams in Cambodia.
- Organize workshops and multi-stakeholder meetings to establish incentive frameworks to encourage compliance among private childcare providers and employers.
- Coordinate and support training activities for caregivers and childcare staff as needed by working closely with the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports.
- Develop coaching plan and recruitment package for caregivers, including promotional materials
- Contribute to strengthen government capacity for inspection, monitoring, and data collection.
- Prepare high-quality reports, summaries, presentations, and policy briefs.
- Provide monthly progress updates to the Project Manager.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in education, social sciences, public policy, economics, or a related field.
- Experience in project coordination, research, or program implementation, preferably in childcare, education, labor policy, or social development sectors for 5 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, data collection, field research, and stakeholder consultations.
- Experience working with or within government ministries, especially MoLVT or MoEYS.
- Strong analytical skills, including ability to produce structured, evidence-based reports.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills in Khmer and English.
- Strong writing skills, with experience preparing clear and concise reports or policy recommendations.
- Knowledge of Cambodian labor legislation and childcare regulations.
- Experience organizing workshops, training, and multi-stakeholder events.
- Ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter outlining their motivation and qualifications to Mrs. Sar Socheata, Project Officer via email address provided in the contact details.
Female applicants and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Planète Enfants & Développement |
| Contact Name : | Mrs. Sar Socheata, Project Officer |
| Email : | sar.socheata@planete-eed.org |
| Address : | #43A, St.21, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://planete-eed.org/en/home |
