TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO PROJECT MANAGER / COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE CAMBODIA (M/F)

ReliefWeb; Aubagne; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international NGO is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Country Representative in Cambodia. The role involves overseeing project management, leading fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Master's degree in energy efficiency and 2 years of experience in project management. Proficiency in English and strong management skills are essential. This position offers a full-time contract with a starting date as soon as possible.

Prestations

Health coverage

Financial support for travel

Monthly living allowance

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in project management required.
• Experience in sustainable development preferred.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills are necessary.

Responsabilités

• Oversee project cycle management and support staff.
• Lead fundraising efforts and represent Geres in the country.
• Develop country strategy and manage partnerships.

Connaissances

Project Cycle Management

Fluency in English

Management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Formation

Master's Degree in energy efficiency or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

France

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO PROJECT MANAGER / COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE CAMBODIA (M/F)

Organization

Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités

Posted 7 Oct 2025 • Closing date 25 Nov 2025

Context

Would you like to work on projects that make sense and have a real impact?

Do you want to work towards a fair and sustainable energy transition? Then join us!

Set up in 1976, Geres is a French based international development NGO which works to improve the living conditions of the poorest and tackle climate change and its impacts. As a grassroots actor, Geres considers the energy transition as a major lever in all its actions. In order to drive societal change, Geres promotes the development and dissemination of innovative and local solutions, supports climate-energy policies and actions and encourages everyone to commit to Climate Solidarity by taking action and supporting vulnerable populations.

With 30 years of experience in Southeast Asia, Geres has introduced accessible and transferable energy solutions tailored to local needs, with a strong focus on wood and biomass energy. These efforts aim to enhance the resilience and livelihoods of rural communities, empower local stakeholders, and promote sustainable resource management. Currently active in Cambodia and Myanmar, Geres seeks to expand its activities in these two countries and initiate operations in other parts of the region.

In Cambodia, Geres has been implementing several initiatives, including promoting energy efficiency in the garment sector and advancing sustainable biomass sourcing for industrial use, particularly focusing on wood energy. These interventions are guided by principles of social justice and women’s empowerment, ensuring inclusivity and equity. Geres strives to make its efforts complementary to those of local civil society organizations (CSOs), such as the Cambodia Women for Peace and development (CWPD) and Live and Learn Cambodia (LLC), with whom we collaborate closely.

Since 2018, Geres\' garment program has supported over 65 factories. Its technical interventions align with the priorities of key institutions in the sector, such as TAFTAC and CGTI. To encourage the adoption of sustainable energy practices, Geres showcases replicable examples within the industry, while collecting, analyzing, and sharing lessons learned with stakeholders both in Cambodia and internationally.

Starting in 2025, Geres renewed its partnership with national academic institutions and ministries involved in energy policy and management. This collaboration focuses on capacity building and skill development to strengthen local expertise and ensure the sustainability of energy solutions.

Geres is currently in a transition phase in Cambodia, implementing 2 projects: one on capacity building in the textile industry funded by LED; and another on cooling solutions for buildings funded by Climate Works Foundation. A series of funding opportunities are in the pipeline or identified for which steering/support will be needed.

CapCEE - Capacity for Cambodia Energy Efficiency

Cambodia has experienced a significant increase in energy consumption. The National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030. CapCEE contributes by training local energy managers and auditors through the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor Training (CEMAT) program at ITC. The project aims to improve Cambodia\'s energy efficiency capacity by equipping ITC with the skills and infrastructure to train qualified energy managers and auditors, and to provide qualitative training to the private sector and provincial government agencies.

Geres has previously collaborated with ITC to promote energy-efficient wood stoves and established the Biomass Energy Laboratory, later handed over to ITC. The ITC continues to play a crucial role in training programs such as CEMAT (launched in 2023). Together, Geres and ITC aim to strengthen energy efficiency capacities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within Cambodia\'s national energy policies.

CHILL: Cooling Homes - Innovative & Low-impact Living

In Cambodia\'s hot climate, climate change and urban growth increase residents\' exposure to extreme temperatures. The project aims to improve living conditions and climate resilience by implementing cost-effective energy improvements for cooling in Phnom Penh. The pilot will directly impact 100 households, 15 SMEs, 2 microfinance institutions, and 50 government actors, and will generate data and good practices for future interventions. It will also reach 15,000 individuals through behavior change campaigns. CHILL is funded by Climate Works Foundation and implemented by a consortium including Geres, LLC, and ITC over 24 months. LLC will contribute technical expertise, community engagement and data collection; ITC will provide research support and engage policymakers.

The project supports Cambodia\'s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of a 29.7% reduction in electricity use for buildings by 2030 and the National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP).

Mission

The Country Representative, in cooperation with the Asia Regional Director, leads Geres\' regional strategy at the national level with the programme team. S/he represents Geres in the country, leads fundraising efforts, and oversees all projects/programmes in cooperation with managers and the Finance and Admin department. S/he guides and supports country office teams to ensure effective office and project management, compliance, quality of implementation, monitoring and reporting.

In Cambodia, s/he supports and coaches the Programme Manager and senior staff in Project Cycle Management to ensure the quality and impact of the project portfolio. S/he works closely with the Financial Controller and HQ subject matter experts, liaises with donors, partners, and networks, and coordinates Geres\' communication and advocacy with national and local authorities.

Activities

As Technical Assistant for CHILL and CapCEE

1. Oversee Project Cycle Management: lead and support project staff and partners in planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring activities; support M&E with methodologies/tools; ensure quality and timely reports; maintain knowledge management; ensure ownership and capacity building across the team.
2. Manage project partnerships: monitor and facilitate work with implementing partners; ensure commitments are fulfilled and conflicts resolved.
3. Supervise administrative, logistical, and financial management: establish operating frameworks; supervise planning and delivery of expenditures; ensure procedures are followed.

As Country Representative

1. Lead development of country strategy aligned with regional strategy; develop networks and partnerships with donors, authorities and private sector; implement and refine the country strategy.
2. Fundraising & portfolio development: identify funding opportunities and prepare proposals in coordination with Regional Director and HQ.
3. Oversee portfolio of projects: coordinate implementation, monitor indicators and deliverables, address challenges as needed.
4. Representation in-country: maintain proactive communication with partners and authorities; manage Geres\' external communications; connect with relevant networks.
5. Supervise HR, administration & finance: ensure compliant office operations; manage budget planning and reporting; align with Geres rules; develop country-level HR policy for approval.
6. Team management: recruit, onboard/offboard, train, appraise, plan workloads; foster skills and teamwork; maintain good work conditions.
7. Management of partnerships: identify, formalise, and manage partnerships at country level.
8. In-country security management: assess context, incidents, and liaise with Regional Director; maintain security documents and ensure rules are followed; manage incidents and share updates with HQ.

Required Profile

Education and experience

• A relevant Master\'s Degree in energy efficiency, or equivalent required
• 2 years experience in project management (required)
• Experience in sustainable development and/or energy transition (preferred)
• Experience representing towards authorities/donors/partners (preferred)

Skills

• Commitment, dynamism and enthusiasm for international development work
• Management skills including delegation
• Proficiency in Project Cycle Management (logframe, theory of change, M&E)
• Understanding of energy-climate nexus in developing countries
• Comfort with high-level governmental/institutional and private sector relationships
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Adaptability, negotiation skills, diplomacy
• Public speaking; teamwork in multicultural environment
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Appreciated Skills

• Knowledge of energy, climate and building energy efficiency themes
• Ability to build strategic vision and proposals
• Intermediate knowledge of French
• Rigor, autonomy, flexibility, attention to deadlines
• Gender mainstreaming knowledge and tools

Skills That Would Be An Asset

• Experience in South-East Asia
• Knowledge of training/capacity building processes
• Experience as Country Representative

Conditions

• Type of contract: Volontariat de solidarité internationale (international solidarity volunteer)
• Full time
• Leave: minimum two days per month plus public holidays
• Duration: 12 months (extendable to 18)
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Based in Phnom Penh, some travel to project locations
• Financials: 850€ monthly from France; 590€ local living allowance; round trip and visa fees covered
• Departure preparation and HQ briefing covered; possible end-of-assignment debriefing support
• Health coverage: CFE, supplementary health insurance, repatriation assistance for volunteer and dependents

How to apply

To apply, please fill in the form online via the following link and attach your résumé (no more than 3 pages) and cover letter.

Link: http://job.geres.eu/?action=ref&id=187

Selected applicants will be called for an interview. Geres reserves the right to recruit without waiting for the interview date.

Job details

Country: France

City: 13400 Aubagne