Position: National Director based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Deadline: 2 November 2020
Apply to: careers@chabdai.org
Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal - Lead the Cambodia team and directly oversee and support the Leadership Council and together develop all organisational policies and standard operating procedures and review on a regular basis, and when necessary, implement changes to reflect the Cambodian Law. Model and socialise our core values and professional identity at all times
2. External - Represent Chab Dai professionally and ethically with the Cambodian Government, external stakeholders and donors in all forms of communications (phone, emails, conferences, presentations and face to face meetings). Maintain up-to-date awareness of all our projects and outcomes in order to communicate this effectively with all external stakeholders.
1. Internal - Chab Dai Coalition Cambodia
• Provide direction and communication on Chab Dai’s Vision and Mission
• Lead the organisation and model the culture in relation to Chab Dai’s Core Values
• Build and maintain positive partnerships and communication with existing donors and help to find new donors.
• Develop and implement the Strategic Plan for Chab Dai Cambodia and oversee its effectiveness.
• Prepare quarterly organisation and finance reports to the Executive Director and boards.
• Advise and input on annual external audits for Chab Dai Cambodia.
• Provide direct management, support and supervision of the Head of Programs, Head of Finance and Head of People and Culture
• Working with the Head of Finance & Administration, develop and oversee financial management of the organization and all projects.
• With the Head of Programs, develop and oversee the proposals, reporting and monitoring of all Cambodia based projects.
• With the Head of People and Culture, develop and oversee the staff policies and development of the Chab Dai Cambodia team.
• Provide crisis management and risk mitigation in relation to Chab Dai’s reputation and security.
• Advise/participate in abuse cases where allegations involve Chab Dai Cambodia staff and member organizations.
• Work with Project Teams and Head of Programs to develop and enhance internal processes, systems and structures to support operational needs and address any gaps.
2. External - Cambodian Government and Other External Stakeholders:
• To build maintain a positive relationship and accountability with the Royal Government of Cambodia and ensure compliance with Government requests, laws and protocols.
• Process the necessary documentation to renew Chab Dai Coalition’s Government MOU’s and legal registration.
• Represent Chab Dai Cambodia to, and provide technical support for, the National Committee for Counter Human trafficking, MOSAVY and MOI to address human trafficking in Cambodia.
• Build and maintain positive partnerships and communication with existing donors and help to find new donors.
• Meet with other external partners and visitors and represent Chab Dai to inform them on the current trafficking situation in Cambodia and the region and our program responses.
• Represent Chab Dai in external conferences and presentations, acting as Chab Dai’s subject Matter Expert.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent leadership and organizational management skills.
• Strong operational and process management skills to identify improvement areas and work with project teams to implement systems to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Can align with Chab Dai’s core Values - faith-inspired, collaborative, empowering, responsible, learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Khmer.
• Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of cultural, social and organizational backgrounds.
• Strong competency in financial management practices; including operational budgets, financial records and policy.
• The ability to work with, and understand, data driven responses and impact.
• A desire to build a strong organization from within, championing staff and ensuring their professional and personal wellbeing, promoting a sense of pride in all that Chab Dai Coalition seeks to achieve.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven experience as a director or leader of an NGO in Cambodia
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict management skills
• Relevant and up to date understanding and communication of the issues in Cambodia and the Region relating to abuse and human trafficking.
• Masters degree in leadership, business administration or relevant field.
• More than 10 years’ experience in relevant NOS sector.
• Committed to the Vision, Mission and Core Values of Chab Dai.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• Holidays (18 vacation days and all Cambodian holidays)
• Leave (Sick, Maternity, Paternity, Special, Without Pay)
• Time Off in Lieu (within one month of overtime)
• Bereavement Payment
• Insurance (health and accident)
• Seniority Indemnity / Severance Pay
• Allowance (transport and phone)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates please submit your updated CV and Cover Letter to careers@chabdai.org by Monday 02nd November 2020.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview. Chab Dai Coalition employees at any level ought to respect and follow the Chab Dai Safeguarding Policy. Chab Dai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate against applicants on any basis prohibited by law. We strongly encourage qualified women and disabled persons to apply.
