JOB VACANCY 
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY PHNOM PENH

Assistant Manager – Australian Centre for 
International Agricultural Research 

(Locally Engaged Staff – Level 6) 

The Australian Embassy is seeking applications for an Assistant Manager for the Australian Centre for Agricultural Research (ACIAR). At least one vacancy will be filled through this process, with suitable candidates merit listed for future vacancies.  

Under the limited direction of the Regional Manager, the Assistant Manager (AM) works with reasonable autonomy and accountability on a range of complex initiatives to ensure that ACIAR supported projects and programs are appropriately targeted, promoted, and managed. The position is responsible for providing policy advice, reporting and supporting management of research and capacity development partnerships in Cambodia. The Assistant Manager supports, monitors, analyses and provides strategic and tactical advice relevant to program effectiveness, policy dialogue, strategic partnerships and broader ACIAR interests. The Assistant Manager works in close collaboration with the Regional Manager who is based in Laos.

This position is available immediately, and after an initial three-month probationary period, the successful candidate may be offered a 24-month contract, with the possibility of renewal and ultimately permanent employment.  

A competitive salary package is offered, including participation in a performance management and bonus scheme. The basic monthly salary range for the position starts at USD2,907.

For a full description of the role, selection criteria and information on how to apply, please visit the Embassy website: http://cambodia.embassy.gov.au/penh/Vacancy.html. Only applications which address the selection criteria will be considered. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with “Assistant Manager - ACIAR” as the subject line, by 11:30pm of Friday, 22 November 2024.  

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you have not been contacted within six weeks after the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.