💡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

Our CLIPS Project

API’s contribution advances the Citizen-Led Local Inclusive Planning & Services (CLIPS) Project. Overall Objective: to strengthen fiscal decentralisation through inclusive and accountable sub-national governance so that citizen priorities—especially those of women, youth, Indigenous People, and People with Disabilities—are effectively reflected in subnational planning, budgeting, and public service decisions and inform national policy dialogue. Achievement at the impact level will be evidenced by (i) an increase in the number of citizens identified priorities integrated into commune and district investment/development plans (II 1.1); and (ii) a higher proportion of people reporting greater empowerment to raise their voice due to civil society and public interest media initiatives (II 1.2). These impact shifts rely on continued government–CSO collaboration, functional participation mechanisms, and the broader macropolitical environment, allowing space for civic engagement. CLIPS has three Outcomes (Specific Objectives):

• Outcome 1: Capacity and Participation: To strengthen the capacity of citizens and sub-national administrations to access, understand, and use budget information and digital participatory tools to engage effectively in local budget planning and fiscal decision-making.
• Outcome 2: Accountability and Oversight: To strengthen citizen-led monitoring and accountability mechanisms that track local public expenditure, promote transparency, and improve government responsiveness to community priorities.
• Outcome 3: Institutionalisation and sustainability: To institutionalise inclusive, transparent, and responsive mechanisms within sub-national administrations that enable sustained citizen participation in local planning, budgeting, and public service monitoring

📋 Position Summary 

• Position: Senior Project Officer (SPO)
• Contract type: The successful candidate will undergo a three-month probationary period. Upon satisfactory performance, API may offer a Fixed Duration Contract (FDC) for 2 years.
• Location: Phnom Penh and frequently traveling to targeted provinces
• Basic salary range: USD 800 – 1,000
• Benefit packages: 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)

📋 Job Purpose

The Senior Project Officer will lead the implementation of the CLIPS project, a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and inclusive participation in Cambodia’s public financial management (PFM) systems. This role involves leading and coordinating national-level project implementation, supervising subnational implementation, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and driving strategic advocacy and engagement with civil society, government stakeholders, and development partners.

Important Note:
This position is subject to project funding approval and contract signed, expected in July 2026. Recruitment and appointment will be confirmed upon receipt of the final signed project contract, which is anticipated in July 2026. API reserves the right to modify or withdraw this recruitment process if project approval or funding arrangements change.

📝 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: 21 July 2026 by 5 :00 PM.

📑 Detail JD: Job Description