Open Development Cambodia (ODC)

Project Coordinator

GeneralPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

2+ Years

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Non-profit

Languages

Khmer, English

About the role

Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Natural Resource Management (NRM) projects to ensure activities are delivered on time and in accordance with project plans and donor requirements.
Assist in project administration, including plan, budget tracking, procurement, logistics, and maintaining project documentation.
Coordinate with consultants, technical partners, and service providers on the development, maintenance, and enhancement of digital platforms, tools, and related project activities.
Organize and facilitate project meetings, consultations, workshops, trainings, and field activities with communities, Indigenous Peoples, Community Forestry, civil society organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective relationships with project partners, local authorities, research institutions, donors, and relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Communications Team to develop communication materials, social media campaigns, videos, success stories, and other knowledge products to promote project achievements.
Support the publication of Natural Resource Management content on ODC’s platforms, including datasets, news, announcements, laws, policies, reports, and library resources, in collaboration with the Editorial Team.
Coordinate research activities, including baseline, midline, end-line studies, surveys, and assessments with research partners and consultants.
Collect, compile, analyse, and maintain project data and evidence to support monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL), reporting, and donor compliance.
Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, activity reports, financial supporting documents, and other project-related documentation as required.
Support fundraising efforts by contributing technical inputs to concept notes, project proposals, and donor reports when requested.
Represent ODC in meetings, workshops, conferences, and field visits, and contribute to networking and partnership-building activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, or another relevant field.
At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in project implementation within civil society organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, research institutions, development organizations, and communities.
Experience coordinating project activities, stakeholder engagement, trainings, workshops, and field is an advantage.
Experience conducting or supporting research related to environment, forestry, natural resources, climate change, land governance, or indigenous peoples is preferred.
Good understanding of environmental and natural resource management issues in Cambodia.
Proficiency in spoken and written Khmer and English.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial data, or open data platforms is an asset.
Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability and willingness to undertake regular travel to project sites and rural communities.

Required Skills

Project ImplementationStakeholder EngagementTraining FacilitationWorkshop FacilitationFieldwork CoordinationResearchEnvironmental ManagementNatural Resource ManagementForestry ManagementClimate Change AdaptationLand GovernanceIndigenous Peoples IssuesKhmerEnglishGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Remote SensingSpatial Data AnalysisOpen Data PlatformsOrganizational SkillsCoordination