Area Programme Manager

Programme & Policy

Overview

Lead and manage area programme projects to ensure quality outcomes for vulnerable children.

You have:

• Lead the community engagement process and the adaptation of Technical Programmes in the Area Programme.
• Ensure that programmes and projects are producing quality outputs.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to all projects funded by sponsorship, grants, or Private Non-Sponsorship.
• Manage and oversee sponsorship standards and compliance in the Area Programme Office.
• Negotiate and manage multi-level partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Influence, lead and grow others while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Position: Area Programme Manager

Location: Kratie Province

Salary: Negotiation

Closing Date: 21-April-2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership and management to Area Programmes in WVIC operating districts, responsible for leading and providing guidance to implementation of WV’s child-focused development programming in the assigned Area Programme office and to improve child well-being impact, especially for the most vulnerable children and their communities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Area Programme planning: Lead the community engagement process and the adaptation of Technical Programmes in the Area Programme.
• Manage projects effectively: To ensure that programmes and projects are producing quality outputs as required by National Office Technical Programme and Community Engagement and Planning (TP/ CESP) Our Vision: Our Vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
• Manage resources: To provide strategic leadership and oversight to all projects funded by either sponsorship, grant and/or Private Non-Sponsorship (PNS) in the Area Programme office. Grant Management: facilitate the appropriate integration and smooth implementation of private and grant funded projects within the assigned Area Programme Office.
• Manage sponsorship integration: Manage quality and accountability in sponsorship, oversee sponsorship standards and compliance in the Area Programme Office.
• Negotiate and manage multi-level partnerships: Manage, model and support effective partnership implementation, work with both internal/external stakeholders and partners to build quality relationships. Network to achieve enhanced programming quality at WVI-C Operating District, and accomplish child wellbeing objectives in the target area.
• Ensure team effectiveness: Influence, lead and grow others, build trusting relationships with staff, motivate staff, facilitate teamwork, promote innovation and continuous improvement. Be a role model and provide team spiritual nurture to living out our Christian faith, calling with boldness and humility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Management, Rural Development and Social Science, development studies, Business Management etc, Master degree is preferred
• Experience 4+ years’ experience in NGO / development sector (in the area of project management, donor financial management).
• 3+ years experiences in leading and managing team, (supervisory role)
• Excellent communication skills in Khmer and English (written and verbal).
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, communication and people management skills (including facilitation)
• Strong organizational and management skills to foster a collaborative team, increase efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to demonstrate servant leadership and build spiritual nurture for team.
• Integrity, honesty, and accountability to team and stakeholders
• Experience with training & coaching staff in technical skills and required competencies.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with government and NGO partners and stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly complete the WV A 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.

All candidates who are offered job are required to produce Local Police Clearance Certificate prior to date of joining in the organization.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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