Team Leader Cambodia Climate Resilience Programme CCRP

We are currently looking for a

Team Leader Cambodia Climate Resilience Programme (CCRP)*
Contingent on donor funding/  Phnom Penh Cambodia / Fulltime

SNV is seeking a Team Leader for the anticipated DFAT $30 Million AUD Cambodia Climate Resilience Program which aims to bring water expertise to strengthen planning implementation and management of water resources to reduce vulnerability and enhance climate resilience in Cambodia.

The Team Leader will be responsible for overall project performance management and . They will be responsible for ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of DFAT and the Government of Cambodia. The Team Leader also must have welldeveloped analytical and financial skills as well as a good understanding of finance governance entrepreneurship and behavior change preferably with experience working with marketbased programs and water resource management climate resilience water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) or other related fields.

This senior management position would report to the Cambodia Country Director and be based in Phnom Penh Cambodia.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement: Serve as the projects principal liaison with DFAT key government officials international and local organization partners key private sector representatives and internal colleagues. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with abovementioned stakeholders. Participate in collaborative efforts with other NGOs national and local governments donors public and private sector partners etc

• Project setup and management People Management and Team Leadership: Establish project structure and procedures aligned with organizational and donor guidelines lead and manage the project team in Cambodia guide develop and motivate team members. Monitor systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of resources and ongoing collaborating learning and adapting.
• Consortium Leaderships: Ensure that the project is implemented with a oneteam approach ensuring that coordination among consortium partners is streamlined and conducive to a single coherent program. Manage project consortium including ensuring effective communication with all partners proactively identifying and resolving partnership issues and ensuring cohesion throughout project implementation.
• Technical quality assurance: Ensure that the program is technically sound evidencebased and responsive to the needs of Cambodia and its people. Champion inclusive markets systems and publicprivate sector linkages
• Finance and Administration Management: Provide administrative and financial management consistent with organizational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge Development: Establish a learning agenda together with partners and teams ensuring a shared vision of best practice and alignment with broader organizational vision. Contribute to internal and external knowledge sharing
• Expanding results and impacts of the programme: Explore partnerships to find additional commercial opportunities to expand the water and climate resilience portfolio in Cambodia ensuring sustainability of program results and learnings.

*The Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Qualifications :

We are looking for a candidate who brings the following qualifications:
 

• At least a masters degree in international development management or fields related to water resources management and climate change.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience leading and managing complex development programs with experience managing Australian government programs preferred. Demonstrated experience on programs building local government and water agencies capacities highly valued.
• Previous experience coordinating programs aiming to strengthen local adaptation practices and communitybased resilience to climate change water resource management publicprivate partnerships access to WASH services climate adaptation and related themes.
• Previous experience coordinating consortium programs with a fund management component. (e.g. funds and subgrants to international and local CSO/NGOs) and knowledge and learning partnerships.
• Experience managing programme budget above AUD 5M/year
• Demonstrated track record in working with counterparts at various levels of government private sector leaders and other stakeholders in strengthening civil society engagement capacity and participation
• Experience in Cambodia strongly preferred as well as other IndoPacific countries. Alternative or additional experience in similar contexts will be considered.
• Significant experience managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams of professionals. 
• Excellent speaking writing and communication skills in English.

To be successful in this role you also bring: 

• Passion for Impact and Strategic Vision: Driven by a desire to create positive change youre committed to leaving a lasting impact in Cambodia. Your strategic vision enables you to craft innovative solutions that drive progress and sustainability. 
• Collaborative Spirit and Leadership Excellence: Thriving in crossfunctional environments you inspire others to reach their full potential and drive impactful results through effective leadership and collaboration. 
• Conceptual Thinking: You excel in analysing complex situations and crafting effective solutions with insight and clarity. 
• ResultsDriven Mindset: Prioritizing tangible outcomes and highquality standards you foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embracing innovation you identify opportunities for growth and development driving forwardthinking initiatives within the organization. 
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Display adaptability and flexibility in developing and implementing new approaches to effectively navigate the dynamic landscape of the country context. 

Additional Information :

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal global network of experts.  

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status religion ethnic origin gender and sexual orientation etc

Additional information:

• Contract Type: Full time
• Duty Station: Phnom Penh Cambodia 
• Contract Duration:2 years initial renewable up to the duration of the programme
• Expected Start Date: The start date for this position is dependent on funding availability. While we anticipate a start date is September 2025 please note that the actual start date may be subject to change. 
• Travel: travel within Cambodia with some travel to the target provinces and occasional travel within Mekong IndoPacific Region.

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you. Apply  by uploading your CV and motivation letter by 20 April 2025 at the latest.

Reference & vetting check 
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