Main responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Ensure all projects within the program are implemented according to project proposals on time and in line with the budget.
- Consolidate and prepare all narrative reports, assist with preparation of financial report and submit all reports to donors as defined by contracts.
- Coordinate with project partners in adherence with partnership agreements, and in pursuit of project objectives.
- Prepare realistic work plans and establish clear tracking systems.
- Identify problems in the program implementation and identify appropriate solutions.
- Ensure compliance with PIN and other international standards such HAP and Sphere, etc.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning:
- Ensure the quality and maximum impact of existing projects. Together with M&E develop comprehensive M&E frameworks for all assigned projects, measuring their impact on intended beneficiaries.
- Ensure preparation of high-quality narrative reports to PIN donors. Support Finance Coordinator in preparation of financial reports. Provide support to the partners and implementing teams in writing project related reports as needed.
- Ensures that lessons learnt are collected, shared and reflected in further programming.
Finance & Compliance:
- Budget control and financial management for all projects.
- Supervise and plan projects’ budget spending, prepare financial forecasts and plans. Communicate any foreseen issue with Country Director and Head of Systems and Operations as needed.
- Ensure that contractual obligations are followed; that the guidelines are adhered to (including general conditions, visibility guidelines and procurement guidelines).
- Supervise and plan projects’ related procurement (incl. requesting for derogations if necessary).
- Ensure that external and internal audits are completed based on donor agreement.
External Communication and Coordination:
- Establish and keep excellent relations with governmental institutions, including all relevant ministries.
- Build and keep relations with current and potential donors contributing to the program (EC, CZDA, ADB, etc).
- Keep sound working relations and coordinate with the consortium partners.
- Coordinate preparation and follow-up of project communication and visibility plans in accordance with donor´s requirements.
- Represent PIN (and its partnerships) during all relevant forums in Cambodia. Ensure PIN brings constructive inputs to sector development in the form of discussion, presentations or shared research.
- Coordinates organization of project related events: opening/handing over ceremonies and ensure media presence as needed.
- Ensure widespread distribution of PIN research papers, studies, evaluations, manuals, etc.
Human Resource Management:
- Ensure Program-related HR plans and organigram are regularly updated and recruitment conducted in advance for open positions.
- Conduct regular appraisals of the program staff and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure all Program staff have clear personal development plans with regular follow up.
- Enable positive, open and flexible working environment for the Program staff.
- Provide ongoing support to the program and local partners’ staff as necessary.
Grant Fundraising:
- Maintain positive and constructive relations with current PIN donors.
- Identify new sources of funding to diversify PIN donor’s portfolio.
- Conduct needs assessment and other research exercises leading to development of new proposals
- Prepare project proposals, budgets, work plans and log frames.
Requirements
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Renewable Energy, Management, Sustainable Development, International Development or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in project management, ideally within the renewable energy or environmental sustainability sectors.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare high-quality reports and proposals.
- Experience working with international donors such as EC, UN agencies, or similar.
- Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets, procurement, and financial forecasting.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High proficiency in coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government institutions, donors, and project partners.
- Ability to work with team members with different backgrounds and to effectively manage staff.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Very good English and Khmer, both verbal and written.
- Knowledge of green energy and sustainable market trends of Cambodia.
- High ethical standards and ability to endorse principals of confidentiality, commitment to and understanding of PIN’s aims, values and principles.
Benefits
- 18 days of Annual Leave per year
- Extra 3 days of paid Sick Leave (without Medical Certificate)
- 7 days of Special Paid Leave (related to family event)
- Monthly Phone Card Allowance (Based on Position)
- Provident Fund
- Seniority payment
- Insurance (Hospital & Surgical, Accident, NSSF)
- A friendly and good working environment
- Training and capacity development opportunities
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
PIN are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, especially women.
