Water Governance Coordinator
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- International Development
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
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- 75500000814 Requisition #
We are seeking a Water Governance Coordinator to support stakeholder coordination, government engagement and water governance activities for the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) program in Cambodia. The role will serve as a key liaison between ACP4Climate, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), government institutions and development partners. helping strengthen coordination, knowledge sharing and implementation of climate-resilient water governance initiatives.
- The role will be located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with regular travel to program implementation areas and close engagement with MOWRAM.
- This position is open to Cambodian nationals only.
- Full time, fixed term for 12 months and with potential to extend.
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The opportunity
Join the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate), the Australian Government’s flagship climate investment in Cambodia, supporting improved water resource management and climate resilience. ACP4Climate works alongside government, development partners, civil society and communities to strengthen water planning and scale innovative solutions for climate-resilient water management.
As the Water Governance Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting collaboration between ACP4Climate, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) and other stakeholders. You will coordinate meetings, stakeholder engagement and governance processes, support knowledge sharing and learning activities, and help ensure effective communication and implementation across the program.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance and stakeholder engagement professional to contribute to one of Cambodia's leading climate resilience initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate engagement and collaboration between ACP4Climate, MOWRAM, government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders.
- Provide secretariat support to relevant governance mechanisms, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Support the preparation of correspondence, reports, briefing materials and communications in Khmer and English.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, learning activities and stakeholder engagement related to water governance and climate resilience.
- Support program planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities across water governance initiatives.
- Coordinate workshops, consultations, field visits and capacity-building activities with government and program partners.
- Maintain records, track key actions and support timely follow-up and communication across stakeholders.
- Promote inclusive, safe and effective stakeholder participation, including integration of GEDSI and safeguarding principles.
About You
You will be an experienced coordinator and relationship manager with strong stakeholder engagement skills and an understanding of governance, policy or development processes in Cambodia. You will be confident working across government, development partner and community settings and able to manage complex relationships and competing priorities.
- Relevant qualifications in public policy, international development, environmental governance, water governance, social sciences or a related field.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, government coordination and program implementation, including working with Cambodian government ministries, agencies and institutional stakeholders.
- Strong coordination, facilitation and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems and work effectively in complex operating environments.
- An understanding of water governance, climate resilience, natural resource management or related sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Khmer and English, including report writing and stakeholder communications.
- A collaborative, proactive and professional approach with a commitment to inclusive development and safeguarding principles.
Experience working on donor-funded development programs and in water governance, climate resilience, environmental management or related sectors will be highly regarded, as will experience supporting policy development, institutional strengthening or governance reform initiatives.
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How to Apply
If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you have the skills and expertise required, please click the "Apply for job" button.
Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply before 11:59pm AEST, 16 August 2026.
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Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Sector
Climate Change Services (International Development)
Environment and Natural Resources (International Development)
Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)