Country Director
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $1000 Negotiable + Based on Experience
Fixed-term / Contract | Potential for extension
Compensation: USD $1,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience and suitability for the role.
Government | Fundraising | Partnerships | Leadership
We are looking for a dynamic, engaging and motivated Country Director to lead HOPE's next stage of development.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build relationships, have a strong attention to detail, secure opportunities and turn ideas into action.
This is an opportunity to help shape and grow HOPE, not simply manage an existing organisation.
What HOPE Expects
We expect our Country Director to lead by example, build a strong team, maintain the highest standards of integrity, actively develop HOPE's funding and partnerships, and take ownership of delivering results.
Success means HOPE is well connected, well governed, well funded and powered by a motivated team that delivers real impact.
In return, you will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation, build something meaningful and directly improve the lives of vulnerable girls and young women in Cambodia.
- Government & Compliance
- Be HOPE's senior representative with Cambodian government authorities, particularly MoSVY.
- Manage our MOU, registrations, renewals, government submissions and reporting.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with government stakeholders.
- Funding & Partnerships
- Lead efforts to secure grants, donations, sponsorships and philanthropic funding.
- Build relationships with donors, businesses, foundations and strategic partners.
- Develop compelling proposals and confidently represent HOPE to potential supporters.
- Find creative new ways to grow HOPE's resources and impact.
- Actively build HOPE's funding pipeline and contribute directly to securing new funding.
- Leadership & Growth
- Build and lead a motivated, accountable and high-performing team.
- Strengthen HOPE's systems, policies and organisational capability.
- Identify opportunities, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
- Work with the Board/Director to deliver HOPE's strategy and long-term sustainability.
- Take ownership and use your initiative to develop relationships, pursue opportunities and improve how HOPE operates.
- English - Good
- Khmer - Good
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Substantial senior-leadership experience within Cambodia’s NGO, child development or social impact sectors.
- Extensive knowledge of Cambodian government relationships and NGO regulatory requirements.
- Experience with MOU, registration and government reporting processes.
- Proven Fundraising, grants, donor or partnership development experience.
- Strong Khmer and English communication skills.
- Proven leadership and people-management experience.
- You are eager to fulfill God’s greatest commission upon your life to help others achieve their biggest outcomes, for the kingdom.
- You are energetic, engaging and persuasive.
- You naturally build trust and relationships, motivate people and bring out their best.
- You are entrepreneurial and see opportunities rather than obstacles.
- You're comfortable opening doors, having difficult conversations, taking ownership and getting things done.
- You bring energy, integrity, creativity and accountability, and you genuinely care about making a difference.
- You are comfortable working with autonomy and have the confidence to make decisions, try new approaches and take responsibility for the results.
