Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in Cambodia

Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on June 21, 2024

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites national experts’ applications for the Advocacy and Networking Coordinator as part of EWMI’s proposal for the upcoming five-year USAID/ Civil Society Resilience (CSR) in Cambodia. The Activity will seek to improve Cambodia’s civil society and grassroots organizers to be more effective while maintaining civil society’s ability to function within the country’s civic space. The CSR activity will strengthen the agency, resiliency, and efficacy of civil society to advance agendas that are in the public interest and advance inclusive development. This is a long-term position and offers a generous benefits package. The assignment start will be determined later.

Overall responsibilities: 

The Advocacy and Networking Coordinator is the key position for this Activity and will manage and lead a critical technical component of the Activity. The Advocacy and Networking Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing, implementing, and coordinating a variety of programs, stakeholders, partners, and activities

in relation to strengthening long-term planning of the CSR activity to advance reforms and improving access to learning, networking, and exchange programs. This would include, among other things, planning, outreach, data collection, and coordination with CSOs.

Required qualifications:

• This position is for a Cambodian national.
• Bachelor or Graduate degree in international development, social science, business, law, communication, or related field.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience coordinating large and complex or international programs including on civic engagement, advocacy, and among others, civil society.
• Good understanding of civil society organizations in Cambodia and its development context.
• Good understanding of CSOs alliance/networking in Cambodia and in the region. 
• Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities, development partners and other relevant stakeholders. 

Desired qualifications:

• Significant relevant experience in project management and working with technical/programmatic teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to contribute to monitoring and evaluation; program communications; and program reporting, including the development and implementation of the Activity’s annual work plans, semi-annual progress reports, and other requests that may come in from the donor.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of team members and integrate an inclusive perspective in the key areas of the technical component. 
• Professional fluency in English both oral and written is required. Proficiency in Khmer language skills preferred.
• Experience and/or familiarity with USAID projects and programs preferred.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) a cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to: employment@ewmi.org and include in the subject line “Advocacy and Networking Coordinator – USAID/ Civil Society Resilience in Cambodia”. No phone calls, please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information. EWMI is an equal-opportunity employer.