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Job Description:

Position:       Team Leader for Improve primary education quality and advance children’s learning and teaching (IMPACT)

Location:        Kampong Svay District, Kampong Thom province

Duration of contract: March 2026 – February 2027 (12 months)-possible extension

Salary:             Negotiable

Closing Date: 03-Feb- 2026

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Team Leader for IMPACT is responsible for ensuring high‑quality project implementation and providing technical support across the “Improve Primary Education Quality and Advance Children’s Learning and Teaching” (IMPACT) project in Kampong Svay District, Kampong Thom province. This is a strategic leadership position that oversees project management and requires strong managerial skills to guide the Technical Program Officer, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The role also supports the Project Manager in leading and monitoring project implementation to ensure alignment with the IMPACT project’s approach and the achievement of its intended goals and objectives.

• Project management: To provide leadership and strategic direction to technical program officer ,  and M&E Officer, and to ensure the project goal and outcomes achieved as per the timeframe set. Work closely with procurement team, finance and admin officer, finance team at national/ zonal levels to ensure the procurement and financial management are complied with WVI’s and donor’s policies and standard.
• Project Partnering: To work in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports (MoEYS), Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sports (POE) in the targeted province, and District Office of Education (DOE) of the targeted district
• Work Plan and Budget Management: Actively participate with the project manager and finance and admin officer to facilitate the process to develop the Annual Work Plan and budget to summit to the donor and WV Japan, ensuring that a project is executed in line with the agreed cost category and budget.
• Staff management & leadership: To manage and lead 2 staff: a technical program officer and M&E officer.
• Reporting: Ensure high‑quality monitoring and timely submission of quarterly, biannual, and annual narrative and working closely with the finance and admin officer to ensure a quality submission of financial reports. Work closely with the project manager to ensure accurate and complete information is captured from project implementation before translation into Japanese.
• Adaptive Management: Facilitate technical feedback sessions and provide strategic recommendations to ensure the project remains responsive to market trends and achieves long-term sustainability.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in pedagogy, education management, English, general management, social work, environment, rural development, development study or any in relevant fields.
• At least 5 years experiences in any relevant roles regarding project/grants management, pedagogy & curriculum development, general education management, project development, etc.
• Understanding of the Cambodia public education structure and major bi-and multi-lateral organisation influences in education sub-sectors.
• Knowledge of key education project models and good practice in programming
• Understanding of latest developments, research, and trends in the field of education in low-income countries (and especially early grade reading).
• Knowledge and skills in management of education programming.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, liaison, and networking skills and brokering partnerships
• Ability to pro-actively influence, network and collaborate with national level government, NGO, bilateral donor, and UN Agency peers.
• Excellent communication skills in Khmer and English (written and verbal).
• Majority travel to the target working areas

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly complete the WV Application Form , CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link.

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.

You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core value vision and mission.

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

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