Industry Partnership Officer for Skills Development Fund
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Business Administration, Communications |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, Chinese |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 21st April 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | No need |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
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:
- Support coordination of industry partnerships related to skills development programs.
- Assist in building and maintaining relationships with private companies, business associations, training providers, and SEZs.
- Support communication and follow-up with industry partners, including Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
- Assist in preparation and coordination of partnership-based training proposals and activities.
- Help organize meetings, workshops, consultations, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
- Participate in field visits and short-term missions to SEZs and industrial areas.
- Support activity tracking, basic reporting, and documentation.
- Work closely with the CED team and support other tasks as assigned.
- Khmer - Good
- Chinese - Simplified - Good
- Bachelor's Degree
- Fresh graduates or candidates with at least of experience in communication, partnerships, project coordination, or related fields are welcome for 1 to 2 years
- Interest in industry engagement, skills development, or workforce programs.
- Basic understanding of TVET or skills development is an advantage, but willingness to learn is essential.
- Good command of Khmer, Chinese (spoken and written).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with different stakeholders
- Organized, proactive, and able to follow up tasks independently.
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 |
