Job Description

Role Purpose

Save the Children International Cambodia is one of the Executing Entities for “Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector Project (BRACE)”, which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The BRACE is a five-year project that will be co-executed by Save the Children in Cambodia and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS).

The BRACE project focuses on enhancing the climate resilience of the education sector and addressing risks and impacts from droughts, heat stress, and floods.

1. Component 1: BRACE will support MoEYS to systematically integrate climate resilience and adaptation into school infrastructure, curriculum, policy, and emergency response.
2. Component 2: BRACE will work directly with the MoEYS to strengthen its access to climate finance through the preparation of easy-to-use guidance and engagement in National Adaptation Planning processes.
3. Component 3: BRACE will strengthen coordination and knowledge sharing on climate change actions for education interventions in Cambodia.

The Construction Advisor will provide technical leadership and oversight for school retrofitting activities under the BRACE project. This role ensures that construction outputs and outcomes meet climate-resilient standards, comply with Cambodian regulations, and align with project objectives. The construction advisor is a member of the BRACE Project Management Team, responsible for leading technical assessment, technical designs/drawings of school construction – both floating and onshore buildings and facilities – verification of site selection, development of Specifications and Bills of Quantity (BoQ), costings, and quality control to construction projects in compliance with construction standards of Save the Children, the government and donor. S/he will support the Supply Chain Team in preparation of Bids, CBA and Evaluation, selection of qualified constructors and technical orientation to the constructors, relevant staff and stakeholders in compliance with SCI and donor compliance. S/he will ensure child participation, child safeguarding, child-friendliness, gender, disability, environment, safety and protection, and resilient construction to climate risks are well integrated in all construction processes.

The post holder is also responsible for developing monitoring tools and orienting the school management committee, field engineer and project team in Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang and Koh Kong provinces for construction quality to meet all school resilience standards. The position holder will supervise one field engineer, based in a remote province.

In the event of a major humanitarian and emergency response, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction project management, preferably in education infrastructure.
• Technical expertise in structural retrofitting and climate adaptation.
• Knowledge of climate-resilient design principles and Cambodian building codes.
• Strong skills in budgeting, procurement, and contractor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in on-site supervision and construction administration;
• Experience in concrete and wooden design drawings and retrofitting for climate resilience
• Experience in assessment, planning, implementation and developing Bill of Quantities and Specifications and costings;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities.
• Ability to work in remote areas and manage multiple sites simultaneously.
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office, (2D&3D) Auto CAD, Sketch-Up (3D and Rendering), Photoshop;
• Excellent IT [Microsoft Office] skills;
• Ability and willingness to travel to and stay in the field;
• Commitment to, and understanding of, Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Fluency in Khmer will be an important advantage

Contract length: Unspecified Duration Contract (UDC).

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as below link.

Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

• International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
• Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
• Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
• 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
• Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
• Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview. For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.