Salary Range: Level 1 (Grade 1 to Grade 4) depending on qualifications and professional experience and with benefits.
The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) is a non-aligned,
independent, and non-governmental organization that works to promote and
protect democracy and respect for human rights –primarily civil and
political rights – throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia, is seeking a
dynamic and professional Individual to fill the following position:
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of CCHR and oversee the Management Committee and Project Coordinators;
- Take the lead on strategic direction and ensure the implementation of CCHR’s Strategic Plan;
- Support project staff with project-specific strategic planning and policy implementation;
- Initiate and submit proposals for organizational restructuring;
- Choose and appoint, or hire/replace members of the Management Committee, Project Coordinators and staff, and oversee staff performance evaluation;
- Design projects and lead the drafting of proposals;
- Ensure accountability to donors, the Board of Directors (“BoD”), and other relevant stakeholders;
- Represent CCHR and lobby with key stakeholders including donors, diplomats, government officials, and others on a regular basis, in coordination with the BoDs;
- Represent CCHR with the media on a regular basis;
- Review and approve financial transactions and initiate yearly financial audits; and
- Initiate and oversee continuous improvement of organizational development strategies.
Requirements
- At least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in international relations, political science, human rights, development, law, or another related field; relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a Masters’ degree;
- At least five years of experience in a leadership role, organizational management, and giving strategic direction to civil society organizations;
- Strong experience dealing with donors and stakeholders;
- Fluency in written and spoken Khmer and English;
- Strong understanding of the human rights situation, especially land rights violations, in Cambodia;
- Strong knowledge of international and domestic law and mechanisms related to human rights;
- Decisive leadership skills;
- Strong advocacy skills and ability to speak in public;
- Good computer literacy (e.g. Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, etc.);
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure on challenging and sensitive issues; and
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work with high levels of responsibility.
Submission
Interested candidates are invited to submit CVs and letter of interest (two pages max) to our office address: #798, Street 99, Sangkat Boeng Trabek, Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh, Phone number: 023 726 901 or via email at vacancy@cchrcambodia.org. Please indicate the application title/email subject “Executive Director”.
Note:
- This position is for Cambodian nationals only
- CCHR is committed to achieving workplace diversity, and women, LGBTIQ individuals, indigenous groups, minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated confidentially.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
- Application is free of charge.
- Applicants who already applied in 2023 are not eligible to apply again.
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