Country Program Manager for World Vision International-Recruitment
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh, Kratie |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 19th June 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
We are looking for qualified candidates to join World Vision Cambodia. World Vision International is an International Humanitarian Organization works with the most fragile families to promote transformation and seek justice.
As a global community, our mission is to empower positive changes for the world’s most vulnerable children.
To contribute to empowering and advocating child protection, we are inspired to work dedicatedly with professionalism to improve the most vulnerable communities and children’s well-being for a better life. World Vision commenced work in Cambodia in 1970. Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable girls and boys overcome poverty so they can experience the fullness of life now and in the future. Inspired by our Christian faith, our work reaches children regardless of their background or if they live in the most dangerous places.
Are you ready to be a changemaker?
Our Cambodia Office is seeking for the qualified candidate to fill in the position below:
- Program Leadership and Oversight
- Manage the implementation of the BASIN program in Cambodia, ensuring alignment with WV regional and national strategic plans, including frameworks for inclusive market systems development, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI).
- Coordinate strategic engagement with key external stakeholders such as DFAT Post, government ministries, and international organizations, ensuring the program’s alignment with broader development priorities in close consultation with Regional Program Director.
- Ensure timely delivery of program outputs in Cambodia, meeting budget and timeline expectations, and quality standards.
- Prepare and submit regular program reports from Cambodia and ensure that progress aligns with donor expectations and standards.
- Team Management and Coordination
- Lead the project team, including technical specialists, finance officer, MEAL officer, and project coordinator, ensuring collaboration and effective resource utilization.
- Convene regular coordination meetings with project team, Area Program Managers, support service staff, and other stakeholders to review progress, address challenges, and drive decision-making for the project.
- Ensure alignment and integration with other project/program activities and initiatives. Facilitate professional development opportunities and foster a learning culture across the project, providing staff with tools and knowledge to improve effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provide management leadership support to the technical specialists and program team on partnering with market actors to co-design and pilot inclusive (pro-poor, gender inclusive), climate-resilient business models that benefit marginalized groups.
- In coordination with relevant teams, support external relations and business development, particularly in relation to climate resilience, gender equality, and market inclusivity, by engaging with private sector, governments, DFAT Post, and civil society organizations
- Represent the BASIN program in high-level engagements, particularly with DFAT Post, donor agencies, governments, and key partners in close consultation with Regional Program Director and WVA.
- Actively participate in regional platforms, advocating for inclusive market systems, climate resilience, gender equality, contributing to the collective identification of solutions.
- Position WV strategies for addressing climate adaptation and resilience at national and international forums.
- Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Support the facilitation of regional exchange forums to amplify program impact and encourage cross-learning among stakeholders.
- With support from the Regional Program Director, coordination with relevant technical advisors and key stakeholders, develop briefing papers, policy briefs, and reports to raise the program’s profile and engage with the media on program-related issues.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Knowledge Management
- Support MEAL Officer to oversee the implementation of MEAL frameworks including market and environmental assessments, ensuring consistent tracking of program outcomes and impacts, and routine results chain monitoring to measure change in the market systems.
- Ensure the program aligns with MAP EOPOs (End-Of-Portfolio-Outcomes) and contributes to evidence-based advocacy efforts.
- Support and participate in cross-country learning and collaboration, promoting the exchange of best practices and insights.
- Support the Regional Program Director to develop a centralized knowledge management system to store and share program documentation, research, and technical resources, ensuring accessibility for informed decision-making.
- Financial Management
- In coordination with the Grant Finance team and Finance Officer, oversee financial management for the BASIN program in Cambodia, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and donor requirements.
- Coordinate with the Grant Finance team, Regional Finance Officer, and WVA to ensure effective budgeting and financial planning for the BASIN program in Cambodia.
- Monitor and track financial performance, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely reporting in accordance with program goals and financial guidelines.
- Risk Management and Quality Assurance
- Develop and implement a risk management plan to identify and mitigate risks that may impact program delivery, including environmental and political factors in the country.
- Ensure that the program adheres to WVI-C and WVA policies and standards, particularly in relation to safeguarding, child protection, and gender equality.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in master’s degree in development studies, economics, agriculture, climate change, business administration, or related fields
- At least experience in managing complex, multi-sector programs focused on agriculture, climate resilience, economic development, or gender equality for 5 years
- Proven experience in managing cross-sectoral teams and working with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, private sector, and donors to deliver business development and program outcomes.
- Experience in working with DFAT or other international donors, ensuring program alignment with development priorities.
- Demonstrated ability in program monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and donor expectations.
- Expertise in systems-level approaches, including value chain development, climate-smart agriculture, GEDSI, and financial inclusion programs.
- Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in cross-cultural and multi-sectoral environments.
- Frequent travel to target area of the project and annually travel to Laos and Vietnam for cross-countries knowledge sharing and learning
- Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in
- Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in both Khmer and English
Kindly complete the WV Application Form , CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link.
Country Program Manager for MAP2
World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.
Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.
You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core value vision and mission.
World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | World Vision International-Recruitment |
| Address : | World Vision International, Procurement Unit #27th Floor, GIA Tower, St. Sopheak Mongkol,, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
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