Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for Skills Development Fund
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Educate/Train/Teaching, Exec. / Management, Monitoring & Evaluation |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English, Chinese |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 18th March 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : |
The Skills Development Fund (SDF) project has been piloted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) since March 2018 to test a new and innovative financing mechanism to promote demand-driven and sustainable skills development with the ultimate objectives of diversifying and increasing value addition of Cambodia’s Economy as well as creating better and well-paid jobs for Cambodian citizens. As a result, the SDF has approved 223 training projects in priority sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, ICT, Electronics, Automotive, and Tourism amount 39.9 million USD worth of training grants for 50,108 trainees (39% female) under the cost-sharing and joint-training model between industry and training providers (public, private and NGO). Training outcomes include 4% dropout, 88% employment, 85% employers’ satisfaction, the salary of graduate average of $246. This demand-driven model has strongly been welcomed by the market and development partners and has proven to be an effective and efficient model in transforming the training market into a demand-responsive and sustainable skills development.
With this success, the Royal Government of Cambodia has transformed this pilot project into a TRUST FUND under the name of Skills Development Fund (SDF) (Sub-Decree 97.RNK.BK dated May 18, 2023) with the Board of Directors comprised of the MEF, relevant line ministries and industry leaders. To date, the SDF has received funding from the Royal Government of Cambodia, and development partners such as the ADB and AFD. The mission of the SDF is to strengthen and expand the demand-driven training market to meet the needs of the economy and private sector as well as generate better and higher-value-added jobs for Cambodian citizens.
To realize this mission, the SDF is looking for deeply passionate, competent, and committed talent to fill the following positions:
- Develop, review, and continuously improve the appraisal framework, M&E strategy, procedures, and tools for training projects.
- Conduct data verification and analyze training unit costs to assess value for money.
- Perform rigorous training budget analysis and identify potential financial and technical risks at the proposal stage.
- Monitor project implementation to ensure compliance with approved plans, budgets, and performance indicators.
- Lead impact assessments initiatives to evaluate long-term outcomes and effectiveness of training programs.
- Prepare comprehensive project appraisal reports, M&E progress reports, and annual reports for the CEO and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to improve program performance and strategic decision-making.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO in support of organizational priorities.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Relevant professional experience in project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, or training program management for 5 years as a minimum
- Strong expertise in data analytics, project appraisal, and budget analysis, with advanced proficiency in analytical tools including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in designing monitoring frameworks, managing skills training programs, and conducting impact assessments.
- In-depth knowledge of M&E best practices and results-based management.
- Good command of English and Khmer (spoken and written); Chinese is a plus.
- Strong leadership, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Interested candidates can submit his/her CV with a cover letter via email provided in the contact details.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Company : | Skills Development Fund |
| Email : | info@sdfcambodia.org |
| Address : | 8th Floor, BDC Building, OCIC Blvd, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
