Insurance Project Manager for Climate Meso-Micro

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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: Position : Insurance Project Manager for Climate Meso-Micro Location: Kratie, Cambodia Salary : Negotiable Contact: 06 Months with possible extension Closing Date: 31 August 2026 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Insurance Project Manager drives the end-to-end design, implementation, and oversight of climate and health insurance solutions in Cambodia. This role bridges strategic product development with ground-level execution—ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining multi-stakeholder alignment, and establishing robust monitoring and documentation frameworks to maximize program reach and impact for vulnerable communities. Key Objectives of the Job : Informed Solution Design: Develop context-relevant, feasible, and compliant climate and health insurance products tailored to local market needs. Operational Excellence & Oversight: Ensure high-quality program execution through systematic monitoring, joint reviews, and timely adjustments. And Ensure projects comply with insurance regulations and internal governance. Strategic Partnerships: Position the organization as a trusted leader through effective advocacy, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder convenings. Institutional Knowledge: Build a comprehensive body of documentation, process maps, and impact reports to guide scaling and future program iterations. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Project Monitoring & Coordination Establish joint monitoring frameworks with local insurers and partners to assess product uptake, claim payout speeds, and field execution. Conduct frequent local field visits across target Cambodian provinces to monitor distribution, collect user feedback, and resolve operational bottlenecks. Oversee baseline, mid-term, and endline impact studies to measure socio-economic resilience and financial protection among policyholders. Analyze operational data and product performance metrics to recommend iterative improvements to the program design. Coordinate with compliance and legal teams. Incorporate regulatory changes into project plans. II. Product Design & Feasibility Design and execute feasibility studies, risk profiling, and market research to identify gaps in climate and health risk coverage. Collaborate with actuaries, local insurers, technical experts, and communities to co-design micro and parametric insurance products. Evaluate off-the-shelf and custom insurance products, evaluating their suitability, affordability, and distribution channels. Assist partners in navigating local regulatory requirements (e.g., Insurance Regulator of Cambodia) to ensure smooth product filing and compliance. Analyse existing insurance process and identify improvement opportunities. Streamline underwriting, claim, policy administration, billing, or customer service workflow. Risk Management - Identify project risks early and develop mitigation and contingency plans. And escalate critical issues when necessary. III. Administrative & Operational Management Manage local project expenditure, review partner invoices, track budget burn rates, and ensure alignment with donor compliance rules. Oversee administrative arrangements for field trips, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultant field deployments. Coordinate terms, agreements, and deliverables with local contractors, research firms, and insurance partners. Manage day-to-day local administrative workflows, procurement of field supplies, and routine project compliance tasks to maintain smooth operational flow. IV. Process and Documentation Document step-by-step operational workflows, distribution processes, and claim mechanisms to create standardized guidelines. Draft comprehensive research reports, feasibility studies, and case studies detailing findings, challenges, and lessons learned. Maintain a centralized digital repository of regulatory submissions, product designs, monitoring data, and stakeholder agreements. V. Representation & Stakeholder Engagement Organize and facilitate annual multi-stakeholder meetings involving government authorities, insurance providers, local partners, and beneficiary groups. Serve as the primary local point of contact for regulatory affairs, keeping international and local teams aligned on legal and compliance updates. Represent the project at national and regional forums, workshops, and working groups related to microinsurance, health, and climate adaptation. Prepare clear, data-backed progress reports, meeting syntheses, and technical updates for donors, partners, and internal leadership. REQUIREMENTS: At least bachelor's degree in development studies, project management, business administration, economic, health, education, or any relevant field Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the insurance sector, inclusive of insurance product management, microinsurance, or relevant project management roles within NGOs/development organizations. Familiarity with index-based insurance, parametric climate solutions, or health financing models Deep familiarity with Cambodian insurance frameworks, regulatory bodies, and compliance processes. Strong aptitude for digital tools, insurtech platforms, data collection systems, and modern project management software. Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight, taking full ownership of project milestones. Demonstrated track record in organizing high-level multi-stakeholder forums or government dialogues. High proficiency in spoken and written English and Khmer to engage effectively with both local partners and international stakeholders. Willingness and capability to travel frequently within Cambodia (provinces and rural regions). Proven leadership ability Excellent relational skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment. Able to work as part of a team as a positive contributor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness and capability to travel frequently within Cambodia (provinces and rural regions). HOW TO APPLY Kindly complete the WV Application Form , CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link. World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned. You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core value vision and mission. World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply. WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only