TVET School Director
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Educate/Train/Teaching, Business Administration, Economics, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Nº of HIRING :1
REPORT TO : Clustered Operations Manager
FUNCTION : SGC TVET School
LOCATION : Kampong Chhnang Province
SALARY : Competitive
Position Purpose
The TVET School Director holds overall executive accountability for the academic excellence, operational sustainability, financial health, regulatory compliance, project performance, and strategic alignment of the SGC TVET School. Reporting directly to the Cluster Operations Manager, the School Director serves as the bridge between institutional strategy and daily school management, driving high-quality technical and vocational education integrated with real industry experience.
This role ensures that all academic pathways, industry partnerships, special initiatives, donor projects, financial management, government relations, and administrative frameworks function cohesively to fulfill SGC’s core purpose: to equip Cambodian youth with practical skills, values, and opportunities through quality TVET education.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership & Quality Management
- Oversee the strategic planning, design, and continuous improvement of TVET curricula and syllabi in collaboration with the Academic Manager.
- Maintain academic excellence, learning quality standards, and rigorous examination and assessment mechanisms.
- Support lecturer management, development, and capacity building to ensure modern, high-standard pedagogical delivery.
- Drive student-centric learning environment strategies, integrating academic progression with student welfare, counseling, and holistic development.
- Strategic Financial Governance & Budgetary Planning
- Financial Strategy & Budget Ownership: Lead the formulation, forecasting, and ongoing management of the school's comprehensive annual operational, project, and capital expenditure budgets (OPEX/CAPEX).
- Operational Financial Management: Maintain strict financial oversight of daily school operations, tuition/grant fee structures, facility maintenance costs, material inventory, and practical training expenditure to ensure cost-efficiency and institutional sustainability.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Monitor budget variances, analyze financial performance metrics, and prepare executive financial summaries for the Cluster Operations Manager, CEO, and SGC Board.
- Resource Optimization: Strategically deploy institutional assets and resources to maximize ROI, minimize waste, and maintain fiscal integrity across all departments.
- Strategic Project Management & M&E Oversight
- Supervise the Project Management Lead in the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of major institutional projects, facility expansions, and grant/donor-funded initiatives.
- Drive the design and oversight of robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), and impact tracking systems across all school activities and special projects.
- Ensure all TVET school projects meet institutional milestones, budget allocations, compliance standards, donor reporting requirements, and impact targets.
- Facilitate cross-departmental coordination to ensure project deliverables and M&E data feedback seamlessly integrate with ongoing academic, operational, and financial schedules.
- Operational, Logistics & Shared Services Coordination
- Ensure efficient institutional operations by supervising administrative processes, facilities, equipment, and training logistics.
- Oversee scheduling, timetabling, inventory management, asset control, and procurement coordination within the school.
- Partner closely with SGC Shared Corporate Services (Finance & Accounting, HR, Procurement, IT Support, Legal & Compliance, Maintenance, and Security) to enforce strict internal financial controls, purchasing policies, and operational governance.
- Government Relations, Compliance & Policy Alignment
- Lead official representation and engagement with key regulatory authorities, primarily the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT).
- Maintain active ties with Provincial and District Authorities to align community outreach and regional vocational objectives.
- Guarantee 100% compliance with national TVET accreditation frameworks, educational policies, financial regulations, and official reporting mandates.
- Safeguard institutional standing by anticipating policy changes and aligning curriculum and operations with legal and accreditation requirements.
- Industry Partnerships & Workplace Placement
- Supervise the Operations & Industry Partnership Manager in expanding direct engagement with private sector employers and trade associations.
- Establish robust internship, apprenticeship, and dual-training workplace learning programs.
- Oversee graduate tracking mechanisms, career guidance activities, placement platforms, and career fairs to maximize student employment success.
- Align institutional training facilities and machinery with evolving industry requirements across primary sectors (e.g., Hospitality, Agriculture, Construction, Engineering, ICT).
- Strategic Governance & Partnership Network Leadership
- Work directly with the Advisory & Industry Board (including Chamber of Commerce representatives, development partners, donors, alumni, and industry leaders) to translate industry trends into actionable school strategies.
- Cultivate strategic alliances with TVET & Education Partners, including peer institutes, universities, and international colleges, to drive resource sharing, curriculum collaboration, exchange programs, and trainer/student mobility.
- Deliver comprehensive academic, financial, operational, M&E impact, and project status reports to the Cluster Operations Manager, CEO, and SGC Board.
- Departmental Team Leadership & Cultural Engagement
- Direct, mentor, and evaluate direct subordinates: the Academic Manager / Training Coordinator, the Operations & Industry Partnership Manager, and the Project Management Lead.
- Ensure operational and financial harmony down through secondary tiers (Academic Executive, Student Affairs Executive, Industry Partnership Executive, Project/M&E Officers, and Administration & Operations Executive).
- Promote SGC’s core commitment: Empower Skills. Transform Lives. Strengthen Communities.
Benefits:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Insurance
- And other attractive benefits.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Good is required
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in TVET Leadership, Educational Administration, Business Administration (MBA), Finance/Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Work History:
- Progressive leadership and administrative experience in vocational training institutes, TVET technical colleges, higher education facilities, or multi-sector project environments for 8 years as a minimum
- In a senior operational leadership position managing institutional budgets, financial planning, and multi-disciplinary teams (academics, operations, project management/M&E, student affairs) for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proven track record in financial planning, annual budget development (OPEX/CAPEX), cost-benefit analysis, and fiscal control within educational or social enterprise institutions.
- Proven track record working with government ministries in Cambodia (MLVT, MoT) or regional equivalent bodies.
- Direct experience establishing dual-education models, industry apprenticeship structures, technical skills programs, or managing donor-funded education projects with structured M&E and financial deliverables.
- Financial Management & Budgeting: Deep understanding of operational financial management, educational institution budget planning, financial reporting, variance analysis, cost control, and procurement governance.
- Vocational Education Governance: Deep familiarity with TVET national qualification frameworks, accreditation protocols, and competency-based training (CBT).
- Project & M&E Management: Strong expertise in project management methodologies, M&E frameworks (LogFrames, theory of change, data collection instruments), quantitative/qualitative data analysis, and donor reporting.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capacity to communicate and build consensus with government officials, corporate executives, donor agencies, and community leaders.
- Language Proficiency: Native or professional fluency in Khmer and high proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Soft Skills
- Results & Fiscal Stewardship: Driven by measurable social impact and financial sustainability, balancing academic excellence with sound budgetary execution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aptitude for navigating complex organizational matrices, financial shared services, project structures, and central support functions.
- Integrity & Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding of the local Cambodian socio-economic climate, educational landscape, and ethical financial practices.
