Strengthen IT education and systems at Cambodia’s only Catholic university

Saint Paul Institute, through Palms International Volunteering, is seeking a qualified IT professional to support its IT faculty, strengthen systems, and mentor students and teachers. With IT talent in high demand across Cambodia, SPI needs a dedicated volunteer who can help build long term capacity and improve the quality of IT education.

Your expertise will help shape the next generation of Cambodian IT professionals.

What you’ll do

First few weeks – Learn, observe, build trust

• Learn local language, cultural norms, and workplace context with support from a local mentor.
• Build relationships across the institute
• Document existing strengths, systems, and community assets.
• Avoid recommending changes during this period—focus on understanding why things are done the way they are.

Ongoing responsibilities

• Learn local language, cultural norms, and workplace context with support from a local mentor.
• Build relationships across the institute
• Document existing strengths, systems, and community assets.
• Avoid recommending changes during this period—focus on understanding why things are done the way they are.
• Support and improve the School Management System (SMS).
• Build capacity among IT faculty and administrative staff.
• Mentor teachers and students in IT skills and professional development.
• Assist with IT club activities and student projects.
• Teach IT subjects as needed within the Bachelor program.
• Develop resources and systems that strengthen long term IT capability.

What you’ll bring

• Master’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience in IT systems, software, or academic development.
• Experience in mentoring teachers and young adults
• Strong teamwork, communication, and coaching skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to work with limited resources in rural setting.

What you’ll gain

• Deep cultural immersion in rural Cambodia.
• The opportunity to strengthen English education for underserved students.
• Professional experience in cross cultural teaching and mentoring.
• Contribution to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 17 (Partnerships).

About Saint Paul Institute Located in Takeo Province, SPI provides Associate and Bachelor programs in IT, Agronomy, English Literature, Social Work, and Tourism. As a non profit institution, it exists to serve students from poor communities and promote moral, values based education.

Your role will directly support SPI’s mission to empower young Cambodians to build a just and democratic society.

About Palms International Volunteering For 65 years, Palms International Volunteering has supported skilled Australians to live and work alongside communities in the Asia-Pacific. Our volunteers don’t ‘fix’ problem - they build relationships, strengthen local capacity, and walk with communities striving for dignity and opportunity.

These are ‘solidarity placements’. Accommodation and a small stipend is provided, as well as preparation and ongoing support. The focus is on living as a true neighbour to learn, and to establish an effective mentoring role. This is the basis for lasting capacity building in the community. It is also a chance for you to step out of the rush and reconnect with what matters through a deep cultural immersion and genuine community relationships.