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

API is currently seeking a qualified Environmental Trainer to support the implementation of the A-SASSY Project in Battambang Province. The Environmental Trainer will facilitate training for high school and university students on environmental education, climate change, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and the GenSEA Climate Academy E-Learning Platform.

The position will support students to strengthen their environmental knowledge and practical skills, effectively access digital learning opportunities, and actively participate in climate action and sustainable development initiatives.

Job Purpose

The Environmental Trainer is responsible for facilitating environmental education and climate change training for high school and university students participating in the A-SASSY Project in Battambang Province.

The position will strengthen students’ knowledge and practical understanding of environmental sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, and related environmental issues. The Environmental Trainer will also introduce and support students in using the GenSEA Climate Academy E-Learning Platform, enabling them to access digital learning resources and strengthen their participation in environmental and climate action.

The Environmental Trainer will coordinate closely with API staff, focal teachers, and partner educational institutions to ensure that training activities are effectively planned, delivered, documented, and reported in accordance with A-SASSY Project requirements.

• Position: Environmental Trainer
• Contract type: Short-term, four-month contract, including a probationary period
• Location: Battambang Province
• Basic Salary: USD 600 to USD 700 per month, depending on qualifications and relevant experience
• 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: Head of Program (HOP)

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and a detailed CV (in a single PDF file) by email or by post to the address below, with the subject line: “Application for Environmental Trainer”.

API is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, diversity, equity, and 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 solely against the above requirements. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

API has zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, child abuse, and any form of misconduct. Successful candidates may be subject to reference and background checks.

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

📧 Email: apioffice@apiinstitute.org

🗓️ Closing date:  19 November 2026 by 5 :00 PM

📑 Detail JD: Job Description