Career Opportunities

The Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia’s flagship economic development program in Cambodia.

Funded by the Australian Government and implemented by Cowater International, CAPRED supports the Royal Government of Cambodia on inclusive economic recovery and boosting resilience. We build on Australia and Cambodia’s shared outlook on key economic development priorities and objectives, following the Royal Government of Cambodia’s market-oriented approach to economic development as well as the focus on regional and global integration.

The program runs over 5 years (2022­–2027), with a possible extension of 3 years.

CAPRED has a diverse team of highly skilled and innovative professionals with significant technical experience across all our sectors, as well as in communications, monitoring and evaluation, IT and finance. We work collaboratively to help develop a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy in Cambodia.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer competitive salaries and a friendly, open-plan office in Koh Pich, central Phnom Penh.

CAPRED supports gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply for all open positions.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations.

Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age or any other basis protected by law. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited job proposals.

Senior Safeguard Specialist

The Senior Safeguard Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safeguarding policies across all CAPRED activities and downstream partners. This includes ensuring DFAT compliance, conducting risk assessments, training staff and partners, and strengthening reporting mechanisms for safeguarding concerns.


The role demands technical expertise in safeguarding, an ability to work with diverse stakeholders, and proactive leadership to create a culture of zero tolerance for harm.

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Renewable Energy Specialist (Infrastructure)

The Renewable Energy Specialist will play a crucial role in managing the technical aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This position demands strong analytical, critical thinking, and proactive skills, coupled with a curious and innovative mindset. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to independently build and maintain relationships with both public and private entities within the energy sector.


The specialist will provide technical support and energy engineering expertise across CAPRED's initiatives, including the integration of renewable energy (RE), the promotion of energy efficiency (EE) practices, and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

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G-PSF Associate

CAPRED is supporting the Cambodian Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF). The G-PSF is Cambodia’s peak multi-stakeholder platform for fostering dialogue and partnerships between the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the private sector. Established in 1999, the G-PSF plenary is chaired by the Prime Minister. G-PSF comprises sixteen (16) Working Groups (WGs). These WGs are co-chaired by a government minister and a representative from the private sector. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is the main Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) secretariat whereas the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is the private sector’s secretariat. 



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G-PSF Analyst

CAPRED supports the Cambodian Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), Cambodia’s key multi-stakeholder platform for fostering dialogue and partnerships between the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the private sector. Established in 1999 and chaired by the Prime Minister, G-PSF includes 16 Working Groups (WGs) co-chaired by a government minister and a private sector representative. The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) serves as the government secretariat, while the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is the private sector secretariat. Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) also participate in the sector-specific WGs. 

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Systemic change research consultant

CAPRED is seeking highly motivated Consultant with excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills to assist the CAPRED team in understanding the progress and impact of its intervention, identify lessons learned, and propose next steps to further catalyse the systemic change in Cambodia’s water sector. 

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Investment Manager (Infrastructure)

This entrepreneurial role requires a curious, analytical, and creative mindset, combined with the ability to establish and sustain partnerships with public and private organisations. Key responsibilities include analysing the incentives of potential partners by leveraging qualitative and quantitative socio-economic data, and interpreting incomplete information, as well as navigating ambiguous or chaotic inputs. The role also emphasises promoting practical solutions or innovations that align with partners’ incentives, alongside negotiating and managing these partnerships.

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Enterprise Development Manager

CAPRED is seeking to recruit a proactive, highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of Enterprise Development Manager. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing CAPRED's growing portfolio of enterprise development initiatives to support government to address key challenges faced by private sectors. The ideal candidate must have experienced working in a team environment, and engaging with government and the private sector.

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MRM and Systems Development Coach

The purpose of this consultancy is to engage a qualified and experienced Systems Development Coach to build the capacity of CAPRED staff in systems thinking and portfolio development, ensuring CAPRED’s work aligns with its long-term goals of achieving systemic change in its domains of intervention.

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Event and Campaign Management Officer

The Event and Campaign Management Officer will play a critical role as part of CAPRED’s fast-paced and highperforming Communications and Events team to support quality implementation of events and social and behavior change communications campaigns.

We are looking for someone who is creative in their approaches, proactive in problem-solving, passionate about communications for impact, and social to successfully engage government, businesses and program participants. The right candidate will be able to work collaboratively, function independently, think on their feet, be committed to results, and be comfortable leading multi-faceted projects.

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Investment Manager(s)

The Investment Manager at CAPRED will play a key role in driving innovation and fostering growth in the economic areas targeted by CAPRED, which are crucial for Cambodia's economic development. This entrepreneurial role requires creativity, proactive problem-solving, and strong partnerships with public and private organisations. The role involves analysing economic data, developing practical solutions, and negotiating and managing partnerships to promote sustainable growth. We encourage fresh graduates with talent and individuals with corporate or start-up experience to apply, as we value initiative, innovative thinking, and a growth mindset over sectoral expertise.

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