The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
The Employ Activity will focus on equipping Cambodians with job skills that are tailored to sectors that will drive inclusive economic growth and diversification over the coming decade. Working with local partners such as NGOs, private businesses, universities, and vocational training institutions, Employ will emphasize improving the capabilities of women and youth in science, technology, and innovation, concentrating on areas like the green economy, STEM-related fields, digital technology, and innovative manufacturing, among others.
As the Technical Lead Education and Workforce, you will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to identify and engage universities, vocational training institutions, and other training services providers to support the skills development of Cambodian youth and women. You will develop the strategy and oversee activities to strengthen education and training institutions, including upgrading of curricula to focus on skills for future jobs and facilitating opportunities for internships and other on the job training. You will ensure that education and workforce activities remain on schedule with the approved workplan to meet or exceed project results. You will liaise with key stakeholders, including youth and women, universities, vocational training institutions, training service providers, private sector, NGOs and key government entities. You will develop and compile quarterly and annual reports on relevant activities. This role requires previous experience working in the education sector in Cambodia.
Core Responsibilities
What We Value
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents.
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