Project management:

• Provide overall strategic direction and leadership in support of the RISE project and its fourth-year objectives.
• Lead team as it implements the Year 4 Work Plan, adapting and adjusting as needed.

Technical Backstopping

• Provide technical feedback to TA Team, MEL Team, and Communications Team as they manager interventions and produce resources for internal and external use.
• Provide technical inputs for fundraising efforts, including pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals.

Financial Management and Procurement

• Cooperate with Director of Business Administration, Country Director, and Finance Team to perform budget projections, expenditure review, burn rate management, and financial reporting.

Training, Coaching, and Team Dynamic

• Facilitate internal and external training opportunities for all team members.
• Provide one-on-one on-the-job coaching and mentoring support to each team member.

For detailed work scope, please see ToR attached.

• Experience in program/project management/leadership, especially market systems development, private sector development, SME development, innovative finance, and/or other relevant areas.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in relevant fields and at least 3 years of project management experience. Experience with technical assistance for SMEs, blended finance, impact investing, and entrepreneurial ecosystem building is a plus.
• Strong English communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to coach and build capacity of others.
• Excellent skills in managing multi-cultural teams and working in a cross-cultural, virtual environment.
• Experience in working in Southeast Asia strongly preferred.
• Ideal candidate is based in Cambodia. If not Cambodia, other Southeast Asian countries – particularly RISE target countries – are preferred. If candidate is not based in Southeast Asia, s/he should have experience working in the region and reside in a time zone that is convenient for virtual collaboration.