💡Introduction (API)

The Advocacy and Policy Institute (API) is a leading Cambodian capacity-building organization in the areas of advocacy, policy influencing, citizen engagement, and good governance. API is a non-profitable, non-governmental organization (NGO).

Our Vision: Cambodia has a national culture of harmony, with political and economic stability, sustainable development, democratic governance, and protection of human rights for a prosperous future for all.

Our Mission: to serve the long-term democratic and social development needs of Cambodia through empowering people to interact with their government to protect their rights.

Our Strategic Goal: By 2028, Cambodia is a more harmonious and inclusive society with sustainable development through economic empowerment, better management of climate risks, inclusive policies, good governance, and respect for democratic principles, human rights, and GEDSI.

Our Strategic Objectives (2024-28)

• Program Objective 1: Inclusive Policies, Democratic Governance, and Human Rights
• Program Objective 2: Economic Development and the Informal Economy
• Program Objective 3: Climate Action and Environmental Justice
• Program Objective 4: Civil Society Sustainability and Resilience

📋 Position Summary 

• Position: Provincial Administration and Accounting Assistant (PAAA)
• Contract type: The successful candidate will undergo a three-month probationary period. Upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the successful candidate may be offered a Fixed Duration Contract (FDC) or Undetermined Duration Contract (UDC), subject to organizational needs, project funding, and performance
• Location: Kampong Thom Province (1 position) and Pursat Province (1 position), with frequent travel within the target areas.
• Basic Salary: USD 200 to USD 300, based on qualifications, relevant experience, and salary history
• Benefits: 13th-month salary, provident fund, seniority/ severance payment, NSSF (health, personal accident, pension), private company insurance (health, life, and personal accident insurance), staff capacity building
• Report to: Senior Finance & Compliance Officer

📋 Job Purpose

The Provincial Administration and Accounting Assistant provides day-to-day accounting, administrative, and logistical support to project operations at the provincial level. The position ensures accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with API policies and donor requirements, efficient office administration, and effective logistical support for project activities, staff, and stakeholders.

📝 How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed CV by email or by post to the address below.

API is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, value inclusion, and seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcome from people of all origins, ages, religions, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Every application for the position will be reviewed against the above requirements only. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Due to a high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Your application/CV will not be returned.

📧 Email: apioffice@apiinstitute.org

🗓️ Closing date: 31 August 2026 by 5 :00 PM.

📑 Detail JD: Job Description