Programme Coordinator
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Programme Coordinator Apply Now Workplace Circumstances- Environment: Office
- Languages: English, Khmer
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Career Category: Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Employer: Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), Cambodia
Location: Phnom Penh, with travel within Cambodia and occasionally abroad as required
Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Start date: 1 December 2026
Contract: 3 years, with possibility of extension
Eligibility: Cambodian nationals only
The Programme Coordinator will coordinate projects and programme activities on environmental justice and equitable land and natural resource governance in Cambodia. The role combines work with civil society partners with the development of Foundation-led activities, partner and budget management, support for research and policy engagement, and monitoring and reporting. The post-holder will work with colleagues and relevant stakeholders to promote evidence-informed, inclusive and context-sensitive programme approaches.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Programme and project coordination
- Plan and coordinate partner-supported projects and develop Foundation-led activities. Track progress, organise follow-up and ensure that activities contribute to programme objectives.
- Partner and stakeholder engagement
- Maintain constructive working relationships with civil society partners, community networks, researchers and other relevant stakeholders. Support appropriate cooperation and exchange.
- Research and policy engagement
- Support research, policy analysis and the responsible communication of findings through suitable formats. Follow relevant developments in environmental and resource governance.
- Monitoring, reporting and budgets
- Coordinate project documentation, partner agreements, budgets, monitoring and narrative and financial reporting, working closely with the Foundation’s finance and administration colleagues.
- Inclusive and responsible programme delivery
- Apply sound judgement to programme planning and public engagement. Integrate gender equality, Indigenous rights, youth participation and inclusion, and follow the Foundation’s safeguarding and other internal policies.
- Khmer is required
- English - Fluent is required
- German is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Master's Degree is preferred
- Programme and project coordination and working with partner organisations for 3 to 5 years
- A relevant university degree (Master’s level preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in the context of civil society or development cooperation is an advantage.
- Planning and coordinating projects and activities.
- Budget oversight, monitoring, reporting and organised follow-up.
- Analytical skills and ability to work with research or policy issues.
- Communication and relationship-building skills.
- Sound contextual judgement, discretion and commitment to integrity, inclusion and safeguarding.
- Native-level Khmer and strong written and spoken English are required. German is an advantage.
How to Apply
Send your CV, a cover letter explaining your motivation to work with HBF Cambodia, and relevant supporting documents to the email provided in the contact details with subject: “Application for Programme Coordinator”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary in line with the CCC salary survey; benefits in accordance with Cambodian labour law, including private health insurance for the employee and their children. The successful candidate must comply with the Foundation’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH policy, anti-corruption guidance and applicable office and internal rules.
Position SummaryEmployer: Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF), Cambodia
Location: Phnom Penh, with travel within Cambodia and occasionally abroad as required
Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Start date: 1 December 2026
Contract: 3 years, with possibility of extension
Eligibility: Cambodian nationals only
The Programme Coordinator will coordinate projects and programme activities on environmental justice and equitable land and natural resource governance in Cambodia. The role combines work with civil society partners with the development of Foundation-led activities, partner and budget management, support for research and policy engagement, and monitoring and reporting. The post-holder will work with colleagues and relevant stakeholders to promote evidence-informed, inclusive and context-sensitive programme approaches.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Programme and project coordination
- Plan and coordinate partner-supported projects and develop Foundation-led activities. Track progress, organise follow-up and ensure that activities contribute to programme objectives.
- Partner and stakeholder engagement
- Maintain constructive working relationships with civil society partners, community networks, researchers and other relevant stakeholders. Support appropriate cooperation and exchange.
- Research and policy engagement
- Support research, policy analysis and the responsible communication of findings through suitable formats. Follow relevant developments in environmental and resource governance.
- Monitoring, reporting and budgets
- Coordinate project documentation, partner agreements, budgets, monitoring and narrative and financial reporting, working closely with the Foundation’s finance and administration colleagues.
- Inclusive and responsible programme delivery
- Apply sound judgement to programme planning and public engagement. Integrate gender equality, Indigenous rights, youth participation and inclusion, and follow the Foundation’s safeguarding and other internal policies.
- Khmer is required
- English - Fluent is required
- German is preferred
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- Master's Degree is preferred
- Programme and project coordination and working with partner organisations for 3 to 5 years
- A relevant university degree (Master’s level preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in the context of civil society or development cooperation is an advantage.
- Planning and coordinating projects and activities.
- Budget oversight, monitoring, reporting and organised follow-up.
- Analytical skills and ability to work with research or policy issues.
- Communication and relationship-building skills.
- Sound contextual judgement, discretion and commitment to integrity, inclusion and safeguarding.
- Native-level Khmer and strong written and spoken English are required. German is an advantage.
How to Apply
Send your CV, a cover letter explaining your motivation to work with HBF Cambodia, and relevant supporting documents to the email provided in the contact details with subject: “Application for Programme Coordinator”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary in line with the CCC salary survey; benefits in accordance with Cambodian labour law, including private health insurance for the employee and their children. The successful candidate must comply with the Foundation’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH policy, anti-corruption guidance and applicable office and internal rules.
Contact Details Office Address- #8, Street 476, Sangkat Tuol Tumpung Ti Muoy, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Heinrich Boell Foundation