The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Desk Officer for Development Cooperation
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Phnom Penh seeks to fill the position of a
Desk Officer for Development Cooperation
The position entails the following tasks:
- Observing political, social and economic developments related to development cooperation
- Establishing and maintaining contacts with local, national and government entities as well as embassies and international organizations
- Organizing and participating in meetings on all levels including autonomously promoting
- Germany’s position and negotiating on behalf of the German Embassy
- Preparing and participating in negotiations at government level
- Organizing and accompanying visits of high-ranking guests to Cambodia
- Preparing high-ranking visits to Germany
- Drafting of speeches, texts, analyses related to development cooperation including the assessment of statistics and government issued documents
- • Producing content for the Embassy’s homepage and social media channels
- • Written and oral translations (Khmer-English; Khmer-German if applicable)
- The applicant should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor or master’s degree in economics, political sciences, social sciences, law or
- another related subject
- A good understanding of political, social and economic issues in Cambodia
- At least three years of work experience in development cooperation or a related field
- Proficiency in Khmer (oral and written)
- Excellent knowledge of English (comparable to C1 according to Common European
- Framework for Languages); a good knowledge of German would be an advantage
- Knowledge of standard IT and social media applications
- Ability to work in a team
- According to the German Federal Government’s policy, applications by women are particularly encouraged.
- Contract conditions and compensation are based on the standard employment agreement for nondiplomatic staff at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Applicants who are not
- Cambodian citizens must have a valid residence permit and unrestricted working permit.
- Please submit your application by 24 August 2022 enclosing the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Verified copy of school leaving exam
- Verified copy of university degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copy of passport (if applicable: copy of residence permit and working permit)
- Selected applicants will be invited for a written test, which will be held in the week of 29th August 2022.
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Attn: Ms. Sokunliny Kong
No 76-78 Street 214 (Blvd. Yougoslavie)
Phnom Penh