Lead the operations and grants function on the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience Program. Drive accountability, build systems, and empower teams to deliver climate‑resilient water solutions.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website 

The opportunity

• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Position reserved for Cambodian nationals
• Full-time, 12 month initial contract

The program

The Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) is the flagship climate investment of the Australian Government in Cambodia. Supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ACP4Climate helps Cambodia adapt to and reduce vulnerability to climate change through improved integrated water resource management and strengthened community-based resilience. Tetra Tech International Development implements ACP4Climate in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia. ACP4Climate works with government, private sector, and civil society partners to strengthen national and subnational water planning, guide climate-resilient water investments, and scale inclusive and innovative solutions for climate-resilient water management. ACP4Climate works closely with women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalised groups to ensure that they shape and benefit from improved water governance.

The role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Operations and Grants Lead is accountable for the performance and integrity of operational, financial and grants management functions, ensuring clear roles, effective systems and controls are in place to support compliant and effective delivery.

This function oversees the program’s financial and operational functions, including creation and management of the program’s grants portfolio, financial reporting and budgeting processes, and implementation of strong internal controls and compliance systems. The role ensures program operations align with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade requirements and supports the program team to deliver activities effectively while maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of the program’s operational systems, including finance, procurement, grants administration and office management, in line with Australian government policy and requirements (e.g., the COMMONWEALTH PROCUREMENT RULES).
• Oversee financial management processes including financial reporting, expenditure monitoring, forecasting and preparation of annual budgets.
• Oversee procurement processes, supplier management and value‑for‑money practices.
• Ensure the effective management of the program’s grants portfolio, including establishment of compliant grant management processes and documentation.
• Support risk identification, management and mitigation.
• Support implementation of safeguarding systems, including processes related to child protection and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Oversee human resource (HR) systems and approvals
• Provide leadership and mentoring to direct reports.
• Improve systems and staff capacity to ensure timely, compliant and inclusive program delivery.

Selection criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial management, operations or program management within development programs; experience with Australian donor-funded programs is desirable
• Proven experience managing financial systems, budgeting and financial reporting processes.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing grants management processes and partner due diligence within development programs.
• Strong experience managing procurement processes and compliance within donor-funded projects.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting risk management, fraud control and safeguarding systems in development programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Khmer and English.
• Commitment to safeguarding, gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI), and locally led development principles.

How to apply

Click the "Apply for job" button via the Tetra Tech careers site. 

Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before: 11:59pm 15 April 2026, Indochina time.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone +61 (08) 8375 4400.

Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.