SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take on an entrepreneurial role, which requires creativity, proactive thinking, ownership, self-accountability, adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
• Conduct economic analysis at meso and micro levels to identify issues hindering the development of key economic sectors.
• Meso-level Analysis: Examine markets, value chains, supply chains, cooperatives, public and private sector enterprises, industry organisations, social networks, and policies to understand how these structures and interactions shape the economy.
• Micro-level Analysis: Investigate how incentives, costs, and other factors influence economic actors' production, resource allocation, market participation, and consumption decisions.
• Identify challenges and constraints, propose solutions/interventions, and negotiate partnerships with public and private sector partners to enhance the sector's competitiveness and inclusive growth.
• Work with private sector partners to develop, pilot, and scale up business models that promote inclusive growth in key economic sectors.
• Lead and collaborate with partners to pilot solutions, monitor progress, gather data, and scale up successful models that generate inclusive economic growth.
• Collaborate with the public sector to develop and implement policy interventions that improve the regulatory environment and sector competitiveness.
• Pitch ideas, develop concept notes, and formulate partnership agreements.
• Build and maintain networks with key public and private sector organisations.

Compliance

• Ensure stakeholders operate within Cowater and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies, including all inclusion-related policies such as Child Protection and PSEAH, antifraud and corruption, value for money, and other policies.
• Represent the domain or CAPRED in meetings or events with relevant stakeholders, as the Domain requires.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team to assess the impact of the interventions and scale up successful initiatives.
• Work with the communications team to develop communications content.
• Ensure GEDSI principles are incorporated into intervention design and implementation.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to build synergies and enhance intervention effectiveness.
• Carry out other relevant tasks and activities as requested by the Domain management.
• The Investment Managers will report to the Team Coordinator.
• Ensure stakeholders operate within Cowater and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies, including inclusion-related policies such as Child Protection, PSEAH, antifraud and corruption, value for money, and others.
• Incorporate GEDSI principles in the design and implementation of interventions

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least a bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field.
• A foreign degree obtained through a scholarship would be an advantage. Fresh and aspiring graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced corporate environment or at a start-up would be an advantage.
• Growth mindset, with a willingness to learn, tackle challenges, and seek improvement
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and seeking opportunities for advancement.
• Strong command of the English language, both oral and written, with the ability to produce high-quality content.
• We prioritise talent, potential, and the right mindset over extensive experience.

 This is a full-time position with attractive daily rate remuneration package being commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of two phases. In the first phase, shortlisted candidates would have to pass a written test, undergo an interview and participate in a presentation, and engage in a discussion. In the second phase, qualified candidates will have discussion with the top management.

Please send your cover letter and CV​​ with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees with your daily rate expectation to recruitment@capred.org mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line "Investment Manager".​​​

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

Closing Date: We are looking for the right candidate, so there is no formal closing date for applications. But if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
 
Please note that applications may be retained in a candidate pool for future hiring needs. Unsuccessful candidates for this position may be considered for future employment opportunities with similar qualifications. 
 
Cowater international strives to maintain a fair, transparent, and human centered recruitment process. As part of our commitment to responsible hiring practices and compliance with evolving recruitment regulations, we may use AI assisted tools to support limited aspects of our talent acquisition workflow, such as reviewing or shortlisting applications. These tools are used only to enhance efficiency and consistency in our processes. All assessments, interviews, and final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruiting managers. Candidates may request additional information about the use of these tools or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.

We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.