Job offer: Program Officer

Felm’s extensive experience and solid thematic expertise is in promoting the rights and inclusion of people from marginalized groups with local partners. The long-term goal of Felm is to contribute to improved resilience and inclusion of people from marginalized groups in the program target area with focus on climate resilience, inclusive education and church cooperation. Felms aims at strengthening the right to education for children and youth from marginalized groups who are still facing barriers in education systems due to their vulnerabilities e.g., related to poverty, disability, gender, language.

Felm works with CSOs, FBOs and local churches with the same thematic areas. The church cooperation entails thematic support to theological education, strategical consultation and the supporting of gender justice the church community.

Felm is a faith-based INGO and have been working with Cambodian organizations since 2000. We operate in 20 countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. We are committed to the safety and protection of vulnerable people and our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct applies to all staff. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply for the position and especially persons with disabilities, people of young age and from indigenous communities.

Type of Contract: Fixed Duration Contract

Line Manager: Country Director

Working hours: 40 hours/week

Job family: Program

Stakeholders: partners, government, suppliers, etc.

What we offer

• Good insurance coverage
• Possibility to develop skills and capacities in a large Finnish INGO with a long history of working in over 30 countries
• Good fringe benefits (including paid parental leave)
• Encouraging and supportive team

Job Purpose

Program Officer will work under the line management of the country director to collaborate with partners and other relevant key stakeholders. The purpose is to coordinate grant management, program support to partners in Cambodia, ensuring Felm’s effective program implementation and mutual learning related Felm strategic themes and the local context. Program officer will also facilitate peer-learning and co-creation between Felm partners and other key-stakeholders. Program officer is also responsible for media and communication of Felm in Cambodia.

Duties

• Partnership and Grant Management Responsibilities
• Partner Assessment
• Conduct thorough assessments of partners focusing on governance, legitimacy, and financial management systems to ensure compliance with Felm’s standards.
• Proposal Review
• Validate partner project proposals in collaboration with the country director and finance officer prior to endorsement.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Implement ongoing monitoring and evaluation of partner projects with the finance officer to ensure alignment with project plans and milestones. Provide recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Capacity Building
• Offer training and support to partners on project management, advocacy, and effective output measurement to enhance project delivery.
• Project Milestone Monitoring
• Oversee the progress of projects against milestones and offer support to ensure successful delivery.
• Reporting
• Prepare narrative reports for stakeholders, including Felm management, donors, and the Cambodian government, as outlined in contracts and agreements.
• Log-frame Development
• Develop logical frameworks for projects and ensure partners are equipped to implement them effectively.
• Fundraising Participation
• Engage in fundraising efforts, including donor mapping, relations, and proposal writing.
• Peer Learning Facilitation
• Promote knowledge sharing and co-creation within the Felm partner network.
• Media and Communication Responsibilities
• Produce material for Felm communication and fundraising efforts. Ensure all media statements are approved by the Country Director before publication. Contribute to the quarterly newsletter showcasing Felm’s and partners’ activities in Cambodia.

Requirements

• University degree relevant with project management, communication and media.
• At least 3 years relevant employment experience in program/project management, communication and media work.
• Understanding of communications strategies and demonstrated willingness to build experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English language. Khmer language is a must.
• Good knowledge of the NGO and media environment in country.
• Good computer skills which can work for project management and communication.
• Good at project and partnership management.
• An externally oriented person who is skilled at building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to manage priority, complexity, strategic thinking, building relationship. Influencing and advocacy,