Job Description

Role Purpose

The REALM Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Research, Evidence, Accountability, Learning and Monitoring (REALM) function within Save the Children Cambodia. The role ensures the Country Office has a robust, integrated and future-ready REALM architecture that generates high-quality evidence, strengthens programme performance, ensures accountability to children and communities, and promotes continuous learning and adaptive programming.

The post holder leads the design and implementation of country-wide REALM systems aligned with Save the Children’s Quality Framework, MEAL procedures, Technical Competency Framework, and global PQI standards. The REALM Manager ensures that monitoring, research, evaluation, accountability mechanisms, and knowledge management systems generate actionable insights that inform programme quality, advocacy, innovation, and strategic decision-making.

The role also leads the portfolio-level intelligence and evidence agenda, including strategic monitoring of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP), oversight of PRIME and IPTT governance, Quality Benchmark monitoring, Data governance and ethical evidence generation, evaluation governance and ethical evidence generation.

A key responsibility of the role is to oversee the development and institutionalization of Young Voices AI+, a child-centered digital evidence and participation platform that supports Child Rights Situation Analysis (CRSA), youth-led innovation, and child participation in collaboration with PDQI/TEs/Ops Team in shaping solutions for child rights in Cambodia.

Working closely with PDQI, Programme Operation, New Business Development (NBD), Technical Expertise (TEs), and external partners, the REALM Manager ensures evidence and learning are systematically used to strengthen programme effectiveness, influence policy and drive impact at scale for children.

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics, Statistics or related field.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• At least 8 years of experience in MEAL / REALM systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing research and evaluation processes.
• Experience in programme monitoring and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of accountability systems and community feedback mechanisms.
• Experience managing technical teams.
• Excellent analytical, research and data interpretation skills.

Desirable

• Experience with economic analysis, SROI or Value for Money approaches.
• Experience managing digital data platforms.
• Experience supporting evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement.
• Knowledge of child participation and child rights programming.

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 this linkPlease 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.