Finance and Grant Coordinator - Cambodia

Save the Children Cambodia

Long-term contract
Localisation Cambodia
Youth
Occasional remote authorized
From 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 10-16-2025

➔ Description of the mission

Role Purpose

Save the Children International Cambodia (SCI) is seeking a Finance and Grant Coordinator for BRACE (Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education) and education projects. Under the supervision of the Education Manager and BRACE Team Leader. The Finance and Grant Coordinator will ensure that the Save the Children financial policies and procedures, control, and system are followed/implemented properly in accordance with Save the Children, Green Climate Fund (GCF) regulations, and government laws.

The post holder will assure that effective financial control and mechanisms are in place and work well to safeguard the award, sub-grants and financial assets as well as the reputation/ profile of Save the Children in Cambodia.

In consultation with the Education Manager and BRACE Team Leader and Head of Support Services, work with the country office’s finance, admin, IT, supply chain and awards management units and the partner finance teams to ensure all sub-grants are well managed, as well as SCI, GCF and donor compliance is well followed, conduct field monitoring and financial reviews and coordinate audits. The post holder will work closely with Save the Children Australia for guidance and support on GCF rules and regulations. The post holder will work with the country office teams to build capacity for project and partner finance staff on all matters related to financial management, procurement, particularly in control and compliance.

As the Finance and Grant Coordinator, the post holder will be responsible for overseeing project finance staff to ensure high-quality finance information is provided and analysed to enable effective decision-making. The post holder will identify risks associated to partner capacity and compliance to SCI and GCF rules and regulations and make recommendations to address these risks.

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, such as participating in the emergency response team and carrying out responsibilities outlined in the ERT Operation Platform and/or assigned by the line manager.

➔ Profile

Qualifications

  • BBA degree in finance and/or accounting or related field.
  • Educational qualification, MBA, CPA will be an advantage.

Experience and Skills

  • At least 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in international organizations, INGOs and/or bilateral organizations such as USAID, EU, Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Green Climate Fund (GCF) is preferred
  • Solid understanding of government systems and the international development area
  • In-depth knowledge of one of the above financial management, rules, and regulations
  • Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
  • Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a team
  • Proven ability to prepare budgets and donor financial reports
  • Demonstrated capacity in providing financial training and support to partner staff
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • Strong attention to detail in reviewing financial reports for compliance to donor requirements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for both English and Khmer languages.
  • Good problem solving and negotiation skills. Be flexible and adaptable approach
  • Willingness to travel, at times in difficult conditions and ability to work independently
  • Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values.

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Save the Children Cambodia

To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

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