Sector Specialist, Electronics at IESC Abroad

Comunidade Metodista; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IESC is a US-based nonprofit seeking a Sector Specialist, Electronics for the Skills for Better Jobs programme in Cambodia. The role focuses on identifying value chains, conducting sector analysis, and coordinating with training institutions to tailor demand-driven training solutions.

The consultant will engage with sector lead firms, manage relationships with stakeholders, and support program implementation from September 2025 onward, with rolling applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MSc/MA/MBA) in electronics or automotive or relevant fields.
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in Electronics and Automotive as priority sectors.
• Experience in skills training and collaboration between sector and training institutions is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Khmer.

Responsibilities

• Support the PMU and training institutions to identify and understanding the structure of each targeted value chain in Cambodia.
• Undertake consultation and research to identify sector-specific training and human resource needs.
• Engage with sector lead firms to understand firm’s needs for collaboration with the TVET system
• Manage day to day relationships with sector actors such as SSCs, industry bodies and relevant government stakeholders.

Skills

English

Khmer

Education

Graduate degree in electronics or automotive

Job description

Sector Specialist, Electronics job at IESC. Abroad.

IESC is a US based nonprofit that creates and expands economic opportunities. We believe that helping enterprises grow is the most sustainable way for communities to have access to jobs and for families and people to have opportunities for a better quality of life. We have helped businesses in a variety of sectors, create or save more than 1.5 million jobs in 139 countries across the world.

IESC is seeking consultants for the Skills for Better Jobs (C1.2) programme that aims to foster a mindset of service delivery among training institutions, with a focus on employers as ultimate clients, and better jobs for their trainees as ultimate outcomes, through providing demand-responsive and better-quality training. This position is contingent upon IESC winning the award. Candidates should be available to join the programme expected in September 2025. We will consider applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submissions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the PMU and training institutions to identify and understanding the structure of each targeted value chain in Cambodia,


• Undertake consultation and research to identify sector-specific training and human resource needs,


• Engage with sector lead firms to understand firm’s needs for collaboration with the TVET system


• Manage day to day relationships with sector actors such as SSCs, industry bodies and relevant government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MSc.MA/MBA) in electronics or automotive or relevant fields or a track record of holding positions requiring a graduate-degree level of knowledge and competencies;


• At least 5 years of industrial experience in identified Electronics and Automotive as priority sectors;15


• Experience in skills training and collaboration between sector and training institutions is a plus.


• Fluency in English and Khmer