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UN jobs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 🇰🇭
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 5
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Project Analyst-Monitoring and Evaluation [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇭 Phnom-Penh, Cambodia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia is seeking a Project Analyst for Monitoring and Evaluation to support the Cambodia Early Warning for All (EW4All) project. This initiative aims to establish a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to enhance climate resilience and disaster risk management in four target provinces. The role involves coordinating project implementation, monitoring progress against indicators, and ensuring compliance with UNDP and Green Climate Fund (GCF) reporting standards. The incumbent will manage data collection, validation, and analysis, conduct field visits, and facilitate evaluations and knowledge management. The position requires close collaboration with government ministries, UN agencies, and partners to ensure coherent project delivery and evidence-based decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, experience in M&E frameworks, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in a complex development environment.
Closes 7/25/2026Project Analyst-Gender and Safeguards [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇭 Phnom-Penh, Cambodia
The Project Analyst-Gender and Safeguards supports the Cambodia Early Warning for All (EW4All) project, aimed at building a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to protect vulnerable populations from climate-related risks. Reporting to the Project Manager, the role focuses on coordinating project activities across three outputs, ensuring alignment with UNDP’s Social and Environmental Standards (SES), and integrating gender considerations into implementation. Key responsibilities include managing the Environmental and Social Management Plan, serving as the Grievance Redress Mechanism focal point, facilitating coordination among government ministries, UN agencies, and NGOs, and supporting monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. The incumbent ensures safeguards and gender are embedded in training and community engagement, particularly with indigenous groups. The role requires strong coordination, strategic thinking, and results-based management skills to prevent duplication and maximize efficiency across stakeholders. It involves preparing work plans, budgets, reports, and terms of reference, as well as facilitating meetings and audits. The position demands fluency in Khmer and English, with a preference for experience in disaster risk management, climate adaptation, and gender mainstreaming. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and adhere to UNDP’s core competencies, including achieving results, innovating, and engaging with diversity.
Closes 7/25/2026National Consultant - Software Developer for Education Research Database Platform (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
UNESCO · 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
UNESCO seeks a National Consultant Software Developer to design, develop, and deploy a dedicated ICT/AI Education Research Repository within the existing SALA Digital platform in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This role supports the STEPCam Phase II programme by establishing a centralized digital repository for national education research outputs related to ICT, AI, and EdTech. The consultant will conduct system assessments, define technical requirements, and build advanced search, filtering, and Open API integration features to connect SALA Digital with national research journals. Key responsibilities include implementing metadata schemas, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, developing analytics dashboards, and transferring knowledge to MoEYS and EdTech Hub teams through training and documentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong software engineering expertise, particularly with Rust, Next.js, and MongoDB, alongside significant experience in enterprise-level platform development and API integration. The role requires excellent analytical skills, the ability to work in multi-stakeholder environments, and native proficiency in Khmer with excellent English. The contract is for 9 months, starting tentatively in August 2026, with the consultant based at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Closes 8/19/2026National Project Coordinator, IRIS (Phnom Penh, KH)
International Labour Organization · 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The International Labour Organization seeks a National Project Coordinator for the IRIS project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to support the extension of social health protection coverage, particularly for informal and rural workers. The role involves implementing project activities, providing technical support to government ministries and social partners, and ensuring compliance with ILO procedures. The incumbent will monitor national policies, contribute to policy reforms, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. Key responsibilities include drafting technical briefs, organizing training sessions, supporting research on health financing, and assisting in resource mobilization. The position requires strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, along with a good understanding of gender equality and disability inclusion. The coordinator will report to the Project Manager and work closely with the National Coordinator. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, subject to fund availability. The role aims to contribute to Cambodia's Universal Health Coverage Roadmap by improving administrative capacities and governance of social health protection systems.
Closes 8/19/2026Service Contract: UNESCO Communication & Information Unit (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
UNESCO · 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
UNESCO Phnom Penh seeks a Service Contract holder to support the Communication and Information Unit's programme in Cambodia, focusing on press freedom, media development, safety of journalists, digital transformation, and media and information literacy (MIL). The role involves coordinating and implementing programme activities, providing technical assistance, and drafting policy briefs and needs assessments. The incumbent will engage with government ministries, civil society, and media partners to ensure coherent delivery of the unit's mandate. Responsibilities include organizing workshops, managing data and reporting in English and Khmer, and facilitating public information activities. The position requires strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, along with experience in stakeholder engagement and programme coordination within international or NGO settings. The contract is for 11 months, ending in August 2026.
Closes 8/19/2026
Top organisations
- UNESCO2
- United Nations Development Programme2
- International Labour Organization1
Top countries
- Cambodia5
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