Grants Specialist
Grants Specialist
We are seeking a Grants Specialist to support the delivery of the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) program's grants portfolio. The role will play a key part in managing transparent, inclusive and effective grant processes that support local organisations, communities, private sector partners and government stakeholders to strengthen climate resilience across Cambodia.
- Join an experienced and growing team on a flagship climate resilience program in Cambodia.
- The role will be located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is open to Cambodian nationals only.
- Full time, fixed term for 12 months with potential to extend.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with governments, businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website.
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.
As the Grants Specialist, you will coordinate ACP4Climate's grants portfolio, supporting the full grants lifecycle from solicitation and partner selection through to implementation, monitoring, reporting and close-out. Working closely with the Grants Manager, technical teams and partners, you will help ensure grants are managed transparently, effectively and in compliance with donor and organisational requirements while supporting high-quality development outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a grants management professional looking to contribute to a high-impact climate resilience program while working closely with local organisations, civil society, private sector partners and government stakeholders across Cambodia.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full grants lifecycle, from planning and award through to implementation, monitoring, reporting and close-out.
- Deliver transparent, competitive and inclusive grant processes for local partners.
- Ensure compliance with donor and organisational requirements, including safeguarding, PSEAH, child protection, fraud control, GEDSI and risk management.
- Coordinate grant agreements, due diligence, budgets, milestones, reporting, payments and related documentation.
- Monitor partner performance, expenditure and compliance, and support audits and field monitoring activities.
- Build partner capacity and provide guidance on compliance, financial management, safeguarding and reporting.
- Collaborate across technical and operational teams and act as a key contact for grant recipients.
About You
You will be an organised and detail-oriented grants management professional with strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively with diverse partners and supporting effective, accountable and inclusive grant-making processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, management, international development, or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in grants or partner fund management on donor-funded programs, with a sound understanding of the full grants lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of donor compliance, due diligence, financial management, risk management and audit requirements.
- Experience working with local partners and supporting capacity strengthening initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills in Khmer and English, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget review, expenditure monitoring, acquittals, forecasting, and financial risk identification.
- Strong mentoring, problem-solving, communication, and capacity-building skills.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience working on DFAT-funded programs or within climate change, resilience, water management or environmental initiatives will be highly regarded.
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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.
Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, 23 August.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
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Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
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Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
South East Asia
Sector
Climate Change Services (International Development)
Water Security and Sanitation (International Development)