On Vision, Mission and Strategy: 

• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Directors of Research Centers, and Operations to achieve CDRI's vision, mission and strategic objectives, and in line with its values and principles;
• Ensure CDRI's research and researchers capacity development objectives are achieved, consistent with CDRI's vision, mission, values, principles, as well as CDRI's Strategic Plan's objectives. 

On Research Leadership and Management: 

• Manage, lead and coordinate CDRI's research programme, work closely with Senior Management Team and Research Management Committee; 
• Monitor and evaluate research programme, track their progress against program/project's key performance indicators;
• Lead in identification of new opportunities and in the development of research proposals for submission to granting agencies in responding to CDRI Research and Resource Mobilisation Strategy;
• Mentor and support design and implementation of new research projects/programmes (methodology and conceptualisation, fieldwork management, data analysis, write reports, publications, and dissemination activities);
• Ensure the integrity, consistency, quality and coherence of research projects, oversee and approve research outputs for publication and dissemination;

On Relationship Management: 

• Maintain a close relationship with related functional centers and units within CDRI, especially with the Mangers of Operations on financial, human resource, administrative and institutional governance issues; 
• Liaise with development partners and research communities to pursue CDRI's interests, and represent CDRI at high level national, regional and international development research networks and forums;
• Consult Cambodian stakeholders and and partner institutions to identify medium and long term priority areas for research and policy influencing
• Establish and deepen long-term collaborative relationships with local, regional and international research institutions
• Represent and contribute to key national and international networking and technical working groups relevant to CDRI research focus

On Research Team Management: 

• Chair the Research Management Committee to ensure effective operation of the research programme and projects; 
• Promote open and transparent communication within and across research teams and centers; 
• Mentor and support researchers and directors of research centers in carrying out their responsibilities;
• Manage and review performance of researchers and director of research center. 

• A PhD in a field relevant to CDRI’s research priorities, with a strong track record of applied and policy-oriented development research;
• A recent record of achievement in research leadership and management with a research/academic institution;
• Proven record of successful research grant applications;
• A significant body of development research publications;
• Excellent communication skills including English writing and oral skills; proven research capacity building, mentoring and coaching researchers, quality assurance, and research management skills;
• Expertise in quantitative methodologies, data management and analytical packages.
  

• Research: the successful applicants will participate in the design and implementation of research projects/programs (methodology and conceptualisation, fieldwork management, data analysis, write reports, publications, and dissemination activities). 
• Grant applications: the successful applicant will support the identification of new opportunities and in the development of research proposals for submission to granting agencies. 
• Professional development: the successful applicant will be expected to implement a series of training programs in specific literatures and methods relevant to their expertise. 

·         Fresh graduates in the field of economics, development studies or international studies.

·         Basic understanding of quantitative/qualitative research methods.

·         Knowledge of emerging development and policy issues, that of regional or global trends is an advantage.

·         Good communication skills in Khmer and English, both oral and written. Positive attitudes, commitment to excellence, and ability to work in a team and independently.

·         Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Words, Excel, Outlook etc.), and preferably other data analysis packages (e.g., Stata or SPSS).  

·         Willingness to undertake a variety of duties including administrative and logistical tasks as required by the centre director and/or by researchers.

·         Commitment to work in this position for a minimum of six months.

·         Participate in CDRI’s mentorship, professional development training program, and other research events such as research workshop, seminar and webinar.

·         Have access to useful resources for research.

·         Be a part of a highly dynamic and innovative team.

·         Have opportunities to establish connection with CDRI’s local and foreign research partners and universities.

·         A monthly stipend of USD200.

• Lead, design and implement research projects
• Review relevant literature, provide technical input on methodology and conceptualisation 
• Take part in data analysis and report writing 
• Lead or take part in writing proposals for funding 
• Lead the implementation of field work and data management (dat entry and cleaning)
• Participate in coaching and mentoring of junior researchers
• Monitor progress and quality of research outputs
• Read and comment on final outputs, take ownership and responsibility for dissemination of research findings
• Participate in project planning, budgeting and staffing of the centre
• Take part in networking and consultation with all relevant partners, including the government counterparts, NGOs, donor agencies and other research institutions in and outside Cambodia. 

·         Post graduate degree in development economics with a focus on trade/international economics. MA/PhD or equivalent is preferred, and female applicants are encouraged to apply

·         Sound analytical grasp of social development issues affecting Cambodia and the region

·         Demonstrated record in publication using quantitative research design

·         Experience in using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) to manage complex data and to conduct quantitative analysis

·         Comprehensive understanding of socioeconomic and trade development in Cambodia and the region

·         Demonstrated management ability, strong organizational skills, and experience working with and motivating a team

·         Strong communication skills, experience in mentoring, and commitment to professional development of researchers

·         Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder policy and research coordination

·         Experience in research grant proposal writing is a plus

·         Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written.