Job title: Project Officer
Department: Service and Products
Report to: VP, Services & Products (Asia)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
MAIN OBJECTIVES
The Centre for Child Rights and Business (The Centre) is one of the very few organisations in the world working exclusively on child rights issues in the business context. In the 10+ years of our journey to date, we have improved the lives of thousands of children, young people and working parents. We’re a friendly, diverse and international team coming from a range of backgrounds, who all share a joint passion: to make the world a better place for children by helping international businesses in their sustainability and responsible supply chain efforts.
The role of the Project Officer is to support VP, Services & Products (Asia) with the expansion and growth of The Centre towards global and local brands, particularly in Cambodia, by assuring timely project implementation and reporting with quality. In instances of child labour, the Project Officer will act as case manager to support remediation, under the supervision of the Director of Global CL Remediation
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The position includes but is not limited to the following specific tasks:
1. Support Project Manager(s) in implementing projects in Cambodia to guarantee the smooth implementation of the projects, including
Support in preparing work plans and submit project-related reports for clients (e.g. progress report, baseline/endline assessment reports, impact reports, etc.) and for internal The Centre (e.g. KPIs, project status updates).
Liaise with stakeholders such as buyers (brands and retailers), supplying factories, plantation and refineries, external consultants or implementing partners or local collaborators, community-based organizations and community leaders, etc. to ensure quality and timely project execution.
Support the conduct and facilitation of training/capacity building/workshop as required by the project.
Support the data collection of research works (impact assessment, risks/needs assessment) under the supervision and guidance of Project Manager and Director-level in-charge. Further, support the data analysis as needed.
Prepare the logistic and clerical needs of training sessions.
Bring to the attention of the Project Manager and where necessary, the VP of Services and Products Asia, of all challenges in a timely manner and propose solutions and alternative strategies for achieving results.
Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by summarizing and documenting results, lessons learned and good practices from the implementation of the project.
2. Support child labour remediation related works led by The Centre’s Director of Global CL Remediation, such as:
Conduct onsite rapid assessment and case analysis.
Support to develop remediation plans.
Monitor planned actions and assess children’s needs, situations, strengths and support networks, as well as help children adjust to changes and challenges in their lives.
Keep in close contact with different stakeholders including children, family, teachers and school, partner organizations and clients to ensure the on-going of cases.
Support to address the child protection risks during the case management.
Improve the contents of CLR library by mapping local resources, collecting laws and regulations.
Support trainings and workshops about child labour, etc.
Mobilize resources, facilitate the exchange of information and children’s participation in schools, training and local community.
Write CLR related reports and maintain case management related records in English throughout the case period.
Coordinate with admin team for case budget and expenditure.
3. Regularly update The Centre’s Cambodia factsheet, and continuous research on child rights and related legal provision.
4. Provide local logistic support for events and visits.
5. Participate and represent The Centre in events, conferences, meetings as decided in cooperation with the Director of Services & Products Asia.
6. equire traveling from time to time (mostly domestic).
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
University degree or higher in social science, business development or business management.
A minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar role with international exposure is a MUST.
Experience in conducting social audits/assessments is strongly preferred.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
Good command of both verbal and written English and Khmer , knowledge in other South Asian language is a plus.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Highly trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
Solid problem-solving and team management abilities
Good computer skills, Microsoft office etc
Application with cover letter and CV should be sent to recruitment@childrights-business.org by 30th September 2025 . Please also indicate salary expectation in your application email.
