Overview

This position offers an opportunity for early-career researchers and development professionals to contribute to policy-oriented research focused on education, governance, social inclusion, and socio-economic development in Cambodia.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with designing research methodologies and developing data collection tools
Prepare ethics review documentation
Conduct literature reviews and support manuscript preparation
Coordinate fieldwork activities and manage enumerators
Conduct interviews and surveys
Perform data entry, cleaning, transcription, translation, and analysis
Draft analytical reports, publications, and presentations
Support project logistics and procurement needs
Organize meetings, workshops, and dissemination events
Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets
Supervise project interns and coordinate communication between teams
Maintain project records and update project information for the CDRI website
Contribute to proposal development and grant application processes
Develop a self-initiated research project and prepare a research concept note
Contribute to scholarly publications
Participate in capacity-building and training programmes

Requirements

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, or Social Sciences
A Master’s degree is a plus
Strong research and analytical skills, particularly in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Experience with data management and analysis software such as NVivo or STATA is beneficial
Exceptional written and spoken proficiency in both English and Khmer
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Understanding of inclusive and gender-responsive research practices
Flexibility and willingness to travel for fieldwork

Benefits

This role includes opportunities for professional growth and independent research development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter, CV, and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources and Administration Department at sothy@cdri.org.kh.