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EGBOK Mission is currently hiring for a number of volunteer positions and a full-time Country Manager position.

Learn about our volunteer opportunities in teaching, social work, IT, hospitality relations and more HERE!

We are seeking a full-time Country Manager for our projects in Cambodia. The Country Manager will be responsible for managing all EGBOK Mission related projects in Cambodia. The position will be based in Siem Reap, and travel to Phnom Penh will be required on occasion.

This is a full-time, two-year position, with salary to commensurate on experience. The start date will be in February 2013.

About EGBOK Mission

Our Vision
We envision a Cambodian community where everyone has equal opportunities and has the independence and ability to shape one’s own life.

Our Mission
EGBOK Mission enables underprivileged young adults in Cambodia to be self-supporting by providing education, training, and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry and utilizing a comprehensive approach with an emphasis on life skills development.

Our Values
• Collaboration, among students, team members, and partners, where ideas are listened to and valued
• Honesty and Transparency, in information, communication, and financial reporting
• Willingness to learn and grow, to be creative, and to put one’s ideas into action
• Accountability, for our actions, for seeing through our ideas, and for fulfilling our responsibilities to achieve EGBOK Mission’s goals

Country Manager Roles and Responsibilities

Site Coordination

o Maintain relationships with our partners, including community-based organizations, hospitality schools, and hospitality businesses
o Select students for EGBOK Mission’s hospitality programs in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision
o Identify new community partners and evaluate current partnerships, as needed, in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating, and Reporting

o Maintain the organization’s year-long projects calendar, in accordance with the strategic plan
o Coordinate with team members and partners to deliver EGBOK Mission’s part- and full-time hospitality training programs
o Evaluate the progress of key objectives of EGBOK Mission’s three-year strategic plan and coordinate with team members to improve program operations
o Coordinate among team members to compile information for weekly, monthly, and annual reports, as required by donors and government entities as well as for internal monitoring and evaluation
o Collaborate with and serve as point of contact for US Development team on projects regarding project and student information for grant reporting, donors and other matters, as needed
o Update the strategic plan, as needed

Student Development

o Work with Social Work team to address student issues, including individual student problems and problems among groups of students
o Work with Social Work and Education teams to review and identify additional student training needs, including hospitality-related skills and general life skills
o Enforce EGBOK Mission disciplinary policies
o Advise students as needed throughout their participation in EGBOK Mission, including on the appropriateness of different training programs and decision-making during the job-placement process

Personnel, Financial, and Administrative Management

o Manage workloads for staff and volunteers and ensure projects are in line with EGBOK Mission’s strategic plan
o Conduct regular performance evaluations with staff members
o Provide ongoing professional support and development for team members, including staff and volunteers
o Oversee finances for the Cambodia project, including managing petty cash flow, reviewing finances, and maintaining accounts in Quickbooks
o Hire new team members, as needed, including drafting job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and drafting contracts
o Updating US team members regularly on the status of the Cambodia Project, including the Executive Director, Development Team, and Board of Directors,
o Conduct administrative tasks, as needed

Specific Qualifications

o At least 2 years experience in NGOs or non-profits, international development, or related field
o University degree; masters preferred
o Experience working in a developing country; experience in Cambodia or South East Asia is an asset
o Fluent in English; knowledge of Khmer is an asset
o Flexibility and willingness to take initiative
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; experience with Quickbooks is an asset
o Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural work environment
o Experience working directly with young adults strongly preferred

We are looking for self-motivated individuals with an eagerness to apply their background to serve others.

The following qualities are essential to all applicants:
o The innate desire to help others
o Open minded and willing to learn from others and the environment around them
o Mindful of cultural sensitivity
o Positive energy and attitude
o Self starting and takes initiative
o Motivated and hard working
o Detail oriented
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Professional demeanor

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Annie Place at [email protected] with subject “Country Manager Application [YOUR NAME]”.

EGBOK Mission is a registered US 501(c)(3) organization incorporated and based in Chicago, IL.