Positions for:

General Description:

LAAR is a five-year program that aims to promote durable engagement between citizens and their elected commune representatives.  The goals of the LAAR program are to: increase participation and democracy at the sub-national level; build horizontal and vertical linkages between citizens, local government, and national government; and to increase public participation in the Commune Investment Planning (CIP) and D&D reform processes. Pact Cambodia is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions for LAAR Program

Responsibilities include:

The Senior Program Officer for Financial Management Training is part of the LAAR program team  responsible for assuring and development all guidelines and training curriculum/materials relating to transparent  and accountable commune financial management system and procedure adequate for compliance with Pact and donor requirements. In collaboration with Senior Grant Management Officer and partners, s/he takes lead in organizing and ensuring appropriate and quality training and coaching supports are delivered to provincial NGO partners on local/Commune Councils financial management. The Senior Program Officer for Financial Management Training reports directly to the LAAR Deputy Chief of Party. The Senior Program Officer for Financial Management Training works in close collaboration with other program team and Senior Grant Management Officer in carrying out her/his responsibilities. S/He will apply Pact code of ethics across all aspects of daily work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent professional experience in Financial Management Training and/or other related field;

• At least three years professional experience in the field of Financial Management Training;

• Experience in working with Community, Commune Councils and/or Local NGOs;

• Experience in developing financial and administrative training curriculums and materials;

• Able to work as a financial trainer at the commune level and experience working with sub-grants;

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

• Previous practical training experience required

Job Description for Senior Program Officer for Financial Management Training

Excellent benefit package and competitive salary are offered. Pact is committed to gender diversity. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and a detailed CV (do not include certificates or recommendations)  to Pact Cambodia, Phnom Penh Center 3rd floor, Corner Sothearos and Sihanouk Blvd., Tonle Bassac, Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh or Email: recruitment@pactcambodia.org with subject line above position.  Due by May 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM.