មុខតំណែង : Investment Officer

Reporting to: Agriculture Lead 

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Period of Assignment: January – June 2026

Duration: Six-month contract + six months possible extension based on performance. Eligible for a full-time contract upon successful completion. 

Employment Type: Full-time employment

Eligibility: Cambodian citizens or residents only

Program Background

The Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia. It will focus on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three-year extension.

The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These efforts aim to encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components, including Agriculture and Agro-processing, Trade, Investment, and Enterprise Development, and Infrastructure Development. Additionally, there are three Cross-Cutting components: Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilience initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does. 

Position Summary

The Investment Officer position offers a unique opportunity for talented Cambodian graduates to begin their careers in economic development, investment, and private sector engagement. The role is designed as an entry-level position to nurture future Investment Managers through on-the-job learning, training, and mentorship.

Under the guidance of the Agriculture Team Lead, Investment Managers, and the Private Sector Adviser, the Investment Officer will:

• Support ongoing partnerships and interventions within CAPRED’s agriculture and agro-processing portfolio.
• Conduct basic market and financial analysis, and support project design and documentation.
• Collaborate with partners to develop innovative business models that foster inclusive economic growth.

This role requires curiosity, strong analytical and communication skills, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support Investment Managers in the design, implementation, and monitoring of partnerships with private and public sector partners.
• Conduct desk research, data collection, and basic economic or financial analysis on markets, value chains, and business models.
• Assist in preparing concept notes, partnership proposals, and progress reports.
• Participate in meetings and field visits with private sector partners, producer groups, and government stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring and learning of ongoing projects by coordinating with the MERL team.
• Assist with documentation, communications, and presentation materials to showcase CAPRED’s results.
• Learn and apply CAPRED’s approach to investment facilitation, inclusive business, and value chain development.
• Manage smaller tasks or pilot activities under supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and teamwork.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Cowater International and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies, including those related to Child Protection, PSEAH, anti-fraud, and anti-corruption.
• Promote and integrate GEDSI principles in all activities.
• Collaborate closely with other technical domains and teams within CAPRED.
• Uphold CAPRED’s values of professionalism, inclusion, and transparency in all interactions.
• Work in a way that promotes social inclusion and gender equality, is sensitive to cultural and gender issues in Cambodia, and is disability inclusive. 
• Commitment to championing gender, equality, disability and social inclusion across the Facility
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the Agriculture Team Lead.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, development studies, or a related field.
• Recent graduate (within 3 years of completion).
• A foreign degree or international academic exposure is an advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Strong written and spoken English and Khmer communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team, take initiative, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Note: We prioritise talent, potential, and the right mindset over extensive experience.

Closing Date: 15 December 2025

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and CV with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees to recruitment@capred.org, mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line “Investment Officer”.  

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.  CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.