About the opportunity
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Senior Programme Associate (Climate Analytics) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The successful candidate will provide technical and analytical support to strengthen national systems for disaster risk management (DRM), shock-responsive social protection (SRSP), and disaster risk financing (DRF). The role focuses on climate risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, and evidence-based decision-making to protect vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, against shocks and crises.
Salary and benefits
- Attractive compensation package (refer to Terms and Conditions of the vacancy announcement).
- Investment in personal and professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship.
- Opportunities for internal mobility.
- Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
Who can apply?
- Nationals from Cambodia only.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate risk analysis, disaster risk management, early warning systems, food security and nutrition analysis, vulnerability assessment, or related fields.
- Completion of secondary school education.
- Post-secondary certificate in Climate Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, Disaster Risk Management, Geography, GIS, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Food Security, Nutrition, Data Science, or a related field.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and Khmer.
- Experience using statistical analysis and data collection/visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, KoBoToolbox, ODK).
- Proficiency in GIS and Remote Sensing applications (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, GEE).
- Experience working with government institutions, development partners, or humanitarian organizations in disaster management, climate adaptation, food security, nutrition, or resilience-building.
- Experience facilitating technical training, coaching, and capacity strengthening for government counterparts and partners.
Required documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
When to apply
- Deadline for applications: 31 August 2026, 23:59 GMT+07:00 (Indochina Time, Phnom Penh).
How to apply
- Ensure your Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Submit your application exclusively through the WFP online recruiting system.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Cambodian nationals with a post-secondary certificate in Climate Science, Meteorology, or Data Science.
- Experts in climate risk analysis, GIS, and Remote Sensing with at least 7 years of experience.
- Professionals fluent in both English and Khmer.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a high level of technical proficiency in specific software like R, Python, and ArcGIS/QGIS.
- Relocation to Phnom Penh is necessary as the role is on-site.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a strategic role for a data scientist or climate analyst aiming to strengthen national systems for shock-responsive social protection. It is a great way to build a career in evidence-based decision-making for vulnerable populations.
Our take
Ideal for Cambodian nationals specializing in climate risk analysis and GIS who want to contribute to national disaster risk management.
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