About the assignment

We’re looking for a Climate Resilient Technical Mentor who can live and volunteer in Cambodia for 12 months. Join the Australian Volunteers Program to contribute to sustainable development across East Asia.

About the Partner Organisation: 

Oxfam is an international confederation of 19 organisations networked together in 97 countries. They have been implementing the Mekong Regional Water Governance Program in the region over the last two decades. The Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Mekong Sub-region is a new project that seeks to strengthen the resilience of communities living along the Mekong River and tributaries to the impacts of climate change. This is a 3.5 years project with potential for extension to June 2027, supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This assignment will help enhance innovation the climate resilience implementation, strengthening innovation in planning and help achieve greater impact.

About the Position:

• You’ll be providing contributing to the Strengthening Climate Resilience (SCR) under the Mekong Regional Water Governance Program through mentoring of the program team and staff
• You’ll need demonstrated experience and technical expertise on climate resilience work
• You’ll gain experience volunteering with a team of organisation working towards combating climate change and its impacts in Cambodia and the Mekong region

We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer internationally and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. - Find out more

Allowance: $2,427

Special requirements

• Federal Police Check must be completed during application
• First Aid Certificate is required
• Video response interview must be completed as part of this application

A position description is attached.