AI & Digital Innovation Manager with Smiling Gecko Cambodia

BTDC-ID: 40400

Closing Date: 30-Jul-2026

AI & Digital Innovation Manager

Office Address

Srae Sar, Tbaeng Khpos Commune, Sameakki Mean Chey District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia

Contact Name

Smiling Gecko Cambodia (SGC)

Phone

016 740 883

Email

TO: recruitment@smilinggecko-cambodia.org

Website

www.smilinggecko.ch/en/

Announcement Description

Smiling Gecko Cambodia is one of Cambodia’s most innovative social development organizations. We operate an integrated campus that includes a school for more than 600 students, vocational training programs, agriculture, hospitality, social enterprises, and the GONG Cultural Center for music, arts, and performance.

Our mission is to create sustainable opportunities through education, training, employment, culture, and entrepreneurship.

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the way organizations work, create, communicate, and educate, we are looking for an ambitious and talented individual to help us integrate AI across our entire organization as below:

AI & Digital Innovation Manager

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Workplace Circumstances

Environment: Office
Languages: English, Khmer
Location: Phnom Penh

Position Circumstances

Career Category: Computer - General, Educate/Train/Teaching, Media, Exec. / Management
Schedule:Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary

Location: Phnom Penh and Smiling Gecko Campus, Cambodia

We are seeking an AI & Digital Innovation Manager to support and accelerate the use of Artificial Intelligence throughout Smiling Gecko Cambodia and GONG.

This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple sectors, including:

Education and curriculum development
Music production and recording
Video production and storytelling
Photography and digital media
Marketing and communications
Fundraising and donor relations
Hospitality and tourism
Agriculture and social enterprises
Administration and organizational development

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify opportunities where AI can improve efficiency, quality, and impact.
Train staff and students in practical AI applications.
Support content creation, video production, graphic design, and social media using AI tools.
Assist the GONG team in music production, voice technology, songwriting, and creative projects.
Develop AI-supported educational programs for students and teachers.
Support fundraising, proposal writing, reporting, and donor communications.
Research and test new AI technologies relevant to our work.
Help create a long-term AI strategy for Smiling Gecko Cambodia.

Benefits:

A unique opportunity to apply AI in real-world social impact projects.
Work across education, culture, hospitality, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
Access to professional music, video, and creative production facilities.
Collaboration with international experts, educators, artists, and industry partners.
The opportunity to help shape the future of AI innovation within one of Cambodia’s most dynamic organizations.

Expected Profile of Candidates

Languages:

Khmer - Good is preferred
English - Fluent

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, Business Technology, Marketing, or a related field.

Skills & Knowledge:

General & Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, Runway, Suno, ElevenLabs, Canva AI, Microsoft Copilot, and related platforms.
Excellent English communication skills.
Khmer language skills are an advantage.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.
Interest in education, social development, arts, culture, and innovation.

Please send:

Your CV
A short motivation letter
Examples of AI projects, digital work, or portfolios (if available)

to Smiling Gecko Cambodia via address or email provided in the contact details.

Tell us how you would use Artificial Intelligence to improve education, creativity, communication, and social impact.

We are looking for people who are curious, innovative, practical, and passionate about using technology to create positive change.

This position could also be offered initially as a 6-month paid internship or fellowship to attract outstanding students from universities in Phnom Penh and identify future long-term talent.

Note! Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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