Introduction

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) began implementing the Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP) in 2004 with the aim of improving Cambodia’s public financial management system to meet international practices. The reform has been executed in four stages and four phases, under the leadership of the Steering Committee for Public Financial Management Reform, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Aun Porn Moniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Economy and Finance. As part of this reform, the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) Project has been implemented by the FMIS Project Management Working Group under the vision and guidance of His Excellency Dr. Hean Sahib, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the FMIS Project Management Working Group. The first phase of the project was launched in 2014 with the development of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), a core system for recording all public financial transactions of ministries and institutions that receive budget allocations from the RGC.

FMIS has continuously expanded from Phase 1 to Phase 3 (2021–2025), extending its core functions to all ministries and institutions, provincial and municipal departments of economy and finance, all 25 Provincial-Municipal Treasuries, 25 Capital-Provincial Administrations, 44 District-Khan Administrations, and deployment of FMIS Portal V1 at the Commune-Sangkat level. In addition to expanding system coverage, the FMIS Project has strengthened its implementation through user capacity-building training plans, new full FMIS streamlining process adoption, user support, deployment of the Budget Mirror application, and enhanced system security capabilities. To achieve these goals, the FMIS Project requires the recruitment of qualified national consultants to carry out the tasks aligned with defined indicators. The recruitment process is funded by the RGC’s counterpart budget and is conducted in line with the project’s procurement framework and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) applicable to development partner-financed projects of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

• Conduct research, design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions and applications to enhance and support the institution’s Information Technology systems and overall operations.
• Propose and develop creative initiatives and novel concepts that align with the institution’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Formulate methodologies, frameworks, and standardized procedures for innovation and system enhancement, ensuring alignment with emerging technological advancements to continuously improve existing platforms and processes.
• Undertake in-depth research and analysis to identify and recommend strategies for improving operational efficiency within the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) project.
• Design and execute user surveys, collect and analyze usage data, and assess system performance metrics.
• Elicit, document, and analyze user requirements; propose actionable system enhancements and improvements based on findings.
• Conceptualize, prototype, develop, and rigorously test innovative features and process optimizations for the system.
• Monitor implementation outcomes, evaluate the effectiveness of deployed innovations, and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop comprehensive guidelines, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures to support the adoption and sustained use of process improvements.
• Disseminate research outcomes, best practices, and technical recommendations to relevant civil servants, staff, and stakeholders.
• Systematically document completed research activities, experiments, and lessons learned in structured, accessible formats to facilitate knowledge transfer and future implementation.
• Contribute to the planning and promotion of research initiatives and emerging technology developments, engaging relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct formal assessments of the anticipated benefits, risks, trade-offs, and institutional impacts associated with the adoption of new information technologies.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and maintain effective communication to enhance team productivity and project outcomes.
• Participate in professional development and training programs as directed by senior management.
• Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or institutional leadership.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or a closely related discipline.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in software/system development and programming.
• Demonstrated high level of creativity, strong capacity for rapid learning of new technologies, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to Java, PHP, Node.js, Python, and Laravel.
• Solid expertise in database design and development using both relational (RDBMS) and non-relational (NoSQL) technologies, such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Practical knowledge of API development, integration patterns, and web services (including RESTful APIs and SOAP).
• Proven track record in the design, development, and deployment of complex applications or enterprise systems.
• Strong command of the English language (both written and spoken).
• High degree of adaptability, resilience under pressure, and ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative team environments with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong sense of professional responsibility, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Strong proficiency in Khmer and English writing, including proofreading and grammar skills.