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Project Assistant and IT Support Officer, Cambodia Country Program

Tracking Code
4976
Job Description

PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential. PATH has been working in Cambodia since 1995 to support the reconstruction and development of the public health system through partnerships designed to build capacity to improve the health of the Cambodian people.

PATH is seeking a Project Assistant and IT Support Officer to for its office in Phnom Penh. The successful candidate will dedicate approximately 50 percent time to the role of Project Assistant and 50 percent to IT Support.

In the Project Assistant role, under the guidance and direction of the water and sanitation project manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing logistic support and liaising with partners to arrange meetings, workshops, and field trips; assisting in interpretation and translation of project documents and materials; supporting the teams with data entry; assisting with the preparation and monitoring of project budgets; supporting the implementation and monitoring of field activities; taking notes at meetings and workshops; supporting the writing of project summaries, reports, or documents as needed; and providing other administrative support to the projects as required.

In the IT Support Officer role, with technical support from the IT Regional Technician, the successful candidate will provide daily IT helpdesk support to the Phnom Penh office; trouble shoot all IT related issues; monitor the IT system and manage local network resources; administer the office server; coordinate data backup; manage all IT equipment; request and procure IT spare parts; manage data on the server; and other activities as required.

This is a local hire position with a starting annual gross salary in the range US$5,800 to US$7,000 (depending on experience) plus competitive benefits.

For information on the application process for this position, please visit the jobs section of the PATH website (www.path.org), send your CV and letter of interest to pathcambodia@path.org, or submit in person at the PATH office in Cambodia at #22, Street 184, Phnom Penh. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Skills
  • Excellent word processing and database skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Good negotiating skills.
  • Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Basic knowledge of, and comfort with, IT and network systems related issues.
  • Knowledge of water, sanitation, or public health issues in Cambodia an advantage.
  • Good written and spoken Khmer and English.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within Cambodia up to 20 percent per year.
Required Experience

A minimum of four years of assistant-level experience with at least three years working on public health programs. Professional experience supporting IT functions an advantage. Experience working in an international organization a plus.

Job Location
Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Project Assistant and IT Support Officer, Cambodia Country Program