STAR Network Manager
Location: TAFTAC, Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, NR4, Phnom Penh
Reports to: International Head of STAR Secretariat; eventually taking a leadership role.
Position Summary:
The STAR Network Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of the STAR Network, reporting initially to the International Head of STAR Secretariat. This role is designed for a smart, dynamic graduate with 1-5 years of experience. The manager will gain experience quickly, managing relations between STAR Network Board members and coordinators, facilitating meetings, working on STAR Network Publications, and boosting the visibility and impact of the network. The STAR Network Manager will initially report to the Head of STAR Secretariat, but eventually they will be handed more responsibility for more autonomous operation of the Network, eventually taking on the operational lead of the network.
- Operational Management: Support the day-to-day operations of the STAR Network.
- Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plans in alignment with the Board's vision and goals.
- Member Relations: Foster strong relationships with STAR member associations. Work closely with the STAR Network Coordinators assigned by each STAR Member. This includes international travel to a number of countries both in and outside of the STAR member countries.
- Financial Management: Oversee financial affairs (within TAFTAC), including budgeting, fundraising, and financial reporting.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between STAR and external stakeholders in close coperation with STAR members. This includes other GIZ Supported Initiatives such as the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI), The Fashion Producer Collective (FPC), the ILO, IAF, and the Asia Garment Hub.
- Advocacy and Representation: Represent STAR in relevant forums and advocate for beneficial policies and practices. Coordinate STAR Board representation at forums and events.
- Communications: Maintain an active social media presence for the STAR Network, maintain the website, respond to enquiries, keep STAR Network Country Guides up to date (every 2 years)
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports to the STAR Board on a biannual basis.
- Resource Mobilization: Identify and pursue opportunities for grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
- Education: Degree in a related field from a reputable university. A passion for social and environmental sustainability is also highly desired.
- Experience: An exceptional recent graduate with Internships in the relevant field, or 1-5 years relevant experience.
- Skills:
- Excellent inter-cultural communication and interpersonal skills in English and Khmer.
- Basic proficiency in financial management and reporting / Excel.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to maintain neutrality and professionalism.
- Networking, public speaking and meeting facilitation skills are preferred.
- Knowledge of the concept of Human Rights Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD), and other challenges facing the garment sector: Trade Preferences, Competitiveness, Emissions etc.
- The role may require international, solo travel and will report to all 9 STAR Board Members. TAFTAC is an equal member of the STAR Network alongside the 8 other associations.
- Attributes:
- Enthusiastic, professional, and polite.
- Smart, driven, able to work with initiative, and eager to learn.
- Capable of managing relations with senior stakeholders from multiple nationalities.
