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Internship Opportunities: Policy Group Support X3
Future Forum is seeking three Policy Group Support Interns to provide research and coordination support to the Infrastructure, Natural Resource, and Civil Society Policy Groups. Each intern will be assigned to one group and will work as its day-to-day point of contact under the direction of the Director of Programs, building the group’s knowledge base, supporting the fellows working within it, and helping deliver its public events. The role is designed for an aspiring policy analyst wanting hands-on, supervised experience in a specialized policy domain and in the practical work of convening public policy debate.
Your tasks
Act as the day-to-day point of contact for one assigned Policy Group, coordinating its members and supporting the Director of Programs in the running of the group.
Assist in preparing the group’s monthly funding and partner landscape map, through desk research on funders, partner organizations, open calls, and upcoming opportunities in the domain, for review and sign-off by the Director of Programs.
Conduct rapid-response literature mapping and desk reviews on contemporary Cambodian and regional policy frameworks in the domain, to support the fellows working within the group.
Coordinate the group’s monthly meetings, including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and the tracking of agreed actions.
Support the preparation and operational delivery of the group’s Community of Researchers Program activities — Policy Talk, Policy Walk, Policy Night, Movie & Policy Event and Colloquium — including background research on speakers and topics, drafting invitee lists, liaising on logistics, and documenting each session.
Assist in the preparation of funding proposals in the domain by gathering background material, compiling annexes, and formatting submissions.
Maintain records of the group’s outputs, activities, and participation to support program reporting.
Spend four working hours a week on Saturday, or any other designated time as determined by the Director of Programs, attending fellowship training and co-learning sessions.
Your profile
Current advanced undergraduate student or fresh graduate in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a highly analytical field, from a credible higher education institution.
Current third-year or final-year undergraduate student, or a recent graduate, in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Sociology, Media and Communications, Law, or a related analytical field, from a credible higher education institution.
Developing academic writing, proofreading, and data literacy skills, with familiarity with policy briefs or academic research structures. Coursework writing samples are welcome but not required.
A demonstrated interest in at least one of the three domains covered by this recruitment: infrastructure (urban planning, housing, transportation, energy, infrastructure governance); natural resources (climate, environment, food, water, sustainability); or civil society (civic space, media and information, philanthropy, community organization). Please state in your cover letter which Policy Group you are applying for.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Demonstrated high commitment, punctuality, proactive attitude, and willingness to learn new things and work in a diverse team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Working level of English language proficiency and excellent command of the Khmer language are mandatory.
Detailed Information:
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply with a single PDF file containing a one-page cover letter and a two-page CV (without a photograph) via this application portal: https://forms.gle/XR9xo1Z6qmHTjtDo9.
Please state clearly in your cover letter which of the three Policy Groups you are applying for.
The deadline for submission is 25 October 2026 at 17:00. However, the recruitment will be on a rolling basis, and applications may close before the deadline once the positions are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
For more information, please contact Mr. Chhengpor Aun, Future Forum’s Director of Programs, at chhengpor.aun@futureforum.asia.
Future Forum Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and identities to apply.
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