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

Présentation de la structure

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.

Détails de l'offre

As Technical Assistant for CHILL and CapCEE

1/ Oversee Project Cycle Management

2/Manage project partnerships

3/Supervise administrative, logistical, and financial management of the project

As Country Representative

1/Lead and facilitate development of country strategy in coherence with Geres Regional Strategy

2/Fundraising & project/programme portfolio development in coherence with the country strategy

3/Overseeing the portfolio of projects

4/Representation of Geres amongst key stakeholders in-country and with the support of the Regional Director

5/Supervision of human resources, administration & finance

6/Management and animation of the team

7/Management of partnerships

8/Management of in-country Security

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Compétences / connaissances requises

Skills

Required skills:

       Commitment, dynamism, and strong enthusiasm for international development work

       management skills including strengthening colleagues and ability to delegate

       Proficiency in Project Cycle Management (including logical framework Development, theory of change, M&E systems)

       Demonstrated understanding of the energy-climate nexus in developing countries

       Comfortable with high-level governmental/institutional and private sector relationships

       Excellent writing and reporting skills

       Capacity to adapt and adjust

       Capacity to convince, negotiation skills

       Sense of diplomacy

       Comfortable with public speaking

       Team player with capacity to work in a multicultural environment

       Fluency in English both written and spoken required

       Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Appreciated skills:

       Conversant with energy, climate change and building energy efficiency themes

       Capacity to build a strategic vision

       Capacity to identify and formulate project proposals

       Intermediate knowledge of French

       Rigor, autonomy, flexibility, and attention to detail, including in meeting deadlines

       Working knowledge of gender principles and main applied tools in the development sector

Skills that would be an asset:

    Previous experience in South-East Asia is an asset

    Knowledge of training process and capacity building

    Previous experience as a Country Representative is an asset 

Aptitudes personnelles

Education and experience

       A relevant Master's Degree in energy efficiency, or equivalent required

       2 years experience in project management (required)

       Experience in the field of sustainable development and/or energy transition (appreciated)

      Confirmed experience of representation towards local authorities, donors, national or international partners strongly (appreciated)

Autres

    Type of contract : Volontariat de solidarité internationale ((international solidarity volunteer)

    Full time

       Leave: minimum of two days per month and public holidays in the country of assignment

    Duration : 12 months contract (extendable up to 18 months)

    Starting date: as soon as possible

    Position based in Phnom Penh, with occasional travels to project locations

    Monthly allowance paid in France: €850/month

    Monthly living allowance paid locally: approximately €590/month

    Coverage of one round trip between home and mission location per mission

     Coverage of any visa fees

     Contribution to the costs of preparation for departure from La Guilde (Paris) and the briefing at Geres headquarters  before departure on assignment

     Possible contribution to the cost of the return support session (Paris) and the debriefing at Geres headquarters at the end of the assignment

     Health coverage paid for in full by Geres and La Guilde: CFE (social security), supplementary health insurance, and repatriation assistance for the volunteer and, where applicable, their dependents

Modalités de candidature

To apply, please fill in the form online via the following link http://job.geres.eu/?action=ref&id=187 and attach your résumé (no more than 3 pages) and cover letter.

Selected applicants will be called for an interview. Geres reserves the right to go ahead with recruitment without waiting for this date.