JOB VACANCY

AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY PHNOM PENH

 

Senior Program Manager, Development Cooperation

  The Australian Embassy is seeking applications for the position of Senior Program Manager – Development Cooperation in the Embassy’s Economic Cooperation team.   The position is available immediately, and after an initial three months probationary period the successful candidate may be offered a 12 month contract with the possibility of renewal. A competitive salary package is offered, including participation in performance management and bonus scheme. The basic monthly salary range for this position is from USD2,257 to USD2,836.   Duties will include:   • Manage the effective implementation, development and monitoring of Australian aid programs in Cambodia • Provide accurate and specialised advice and reporting on Australian-funded development activities in Cambodia, including anticipating problems and contributing to issues management at operational and strategic levels • Liaise with senior officials from government, civil society and development partners to influence mutually beneficial outcomes on development and foreign policy issues • Build and maintain strong networks and represent the Australian Embassy in negotiations with Cambodian institutions, international organisations and other donors • Oversee and manage contracts including management of program finances, preparation of financial estimates, coordination of budgets and maintenance of accurate financial records • Effectively manage program risks and ensure all major risks to achieving results are reported up through the management structure • Contribute to designs of future phases of Australia’s development assistance across multiple portfolios • Produce and deliver a range of high quality written materials and policy advice including briefing, correspondence, proposals, presentations, speeches and minutes to inform activity progress, emerging issues and key risks • Contribute to and assist organising the Embassy’s public and economic diplomacy programs and activities including preparing social media content, managing events, engagements and visits, and preparing media releases • Coordinate and support participation by high level Australian officials in meetings and engagements.   The specific requirements of the role may be adjusted slightly subject to operational requirements and to reflect the skills and interests of the successful applicant. Unsuccessful candidates who reach the interview stage but are assessed to meet the requirements of the position will be included in an order of merit which may be used to fill the same position or one similar should it become vacant within the following 12 month period.   The successful candidate will have at least 6 years relevant professional work experience and tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, international/community development, law, program management or a related field.   The candidate should be fluent in spoken and written English and Khmer, have a good understanding of the Cambodian government and development context, and have a good knowledge of MS Office applications.   For selection criteria and information on how to apply, please visit the Embassy website: http://cambodia.embassy.gov.au/penh/Vacancy.html. Only applications which address the selection criteria will be considered. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with “Application for Senior Program Manager” as the subject line by close of business on Monday 25 February 2019.   Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.