DRR Officer NGO Job, Cambodia

Based at Kampong Cham Programme Unit, DRR Project Officer manages and coordinates all DRR and Climate Change project implementation by working with or through NGOs, CBOs and government partners in order to ensure project quality, technical soundness and alignment with Plan’s strategies, approach and policies and procedures.

Job Dimensions:

The position manages the entire project management cycle with annual budget between 100,000-200,000 USD. The incumbent is a resource person on DRR and Climate Change at the PU level. S/he is responsible to ensure quality of programme/project implementation on the ground.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop work plans and project outlines as required to ensure they are followed PPM guideline, CCCD, CSP, PULTP and PU annual plan and in timely manner.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate projects activities under his/her responsibilities so that they are completed on the right track (meet targeted budget and outputs), high quality and followed programme approach. If the project is implementing by partners, s/he will ensure the projects implement smoothly and in accordance to Plan and donors requirements.
• Provide capacity building to Plan’s staff and its associates.
• Maintain contact partners, government agencies and networks.
• Write and review project reports for his/her projects to ensure they are submitted on time.
• Develop and provide inputs for concept notes/proposal development and partnership agreement.
• Contribute and share good practices and lessons learnt on DRR and Climate Change projects to other colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required:

• University degree or evidence of advanced study in social development or other related fields (health, WASH and agriculture).
• Knowledge in community development, DRR/CCA mainstreaming in all related programs.
• Good knowledge of rural development,  integrated rural development and gender and child rights.
• Ability to develop proposal, work plan, monitor and evaluate the activities.
• Good English language skill along with ability to write proposal, report, and good practice.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with the government and partners.
• Ability to manage and analyse budgets and deliver projects to the agreed parameters.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to access information on humanitarian issues.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, training sessions.
• At least two years of experience in various aspects of DRR/CC and child rights promotion and organisational learning in Cambodia.

How to apply:

The Job Description and Plan Application Form are available at the People and Culture Department either via email HR.Cambodia@plan-international.org, visit our website Plan International  or by visiting us at Plan International Cambodia’s Country Office, room 411, 4th Floor, Block A, Phnom Penh Centre (at the corner of Sihanouk Blvd and Sothearos Street) Sangkat Tonle Basac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Documents submitted will not be returned.

Only applications that meet the qualifications and completed Plan Application Form will be considered. Please download application form here

Please clearly state the position and location you are applying for. The closing date for applications is 23 January 2012 at 5:00 pm.