Silaka Organization

Career Opportunity

3 Dynamic Positions Available
Closing until positions are filled

SILAKA is a leading non-political, non-sectarian local capacity building organization. Since 1997, SILAKA has focused its efforts at strengthen the capacity of local public, private and government institutions through specialized training in core concepts of administration, management and finance as well as participating or developing and implementing projects that advance transparent and accountable organizational and institutional growth/evolution. SILAKA’s steadfastly believes in peace and reconciliation as the fundamental step to creating an enabling environment for development of Cambodian Society.

SILAKA is seeking qualified, highly motivated, creative visionaries individuals to join the growing SILAKA team.

The three positions are based in Phnom Penh with an initial 3 Month probation with possible extension to regular contract employee plus comes with attractive fringe benefit package depending on performance, and tenure.

1- Project Planning & Management Trainer: 1 Position

Qualifications/Abilities/Experience:

Advanced Degree in Planning field
Proven ability to plan and teach planning in organization as well as basic planning;
At least 3 years in management or supervision position;
At least 2 years working with NGO environment;
Proficient in written and spoken English/Khmer;
Has good communication skills and ability to resolve problems and conflict;

Key Responsibilities include:

Initiate new course in response to the needs;
Advise lead trainer to develop training work plan;
Prepare and develop training curriculum, handouts and materials and organize the training sessions;
Train in the field of project and activities planning;
Coach/mentor staff in other institutions in their planning job responsibilities;
Prepare and develop training reports.

2- Training Assistant(s): 2 Positions

Qualifications/Abilities/Experience

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, law or equivalent experience in related fields
Good communication and command of written and spoken English, and Khmer language
Like to build a career in the training field
Experiences working as program officer or trainer in adults training is an advantage;

Key Responsibilities include:

Assist in prepare training materials (handouts, workbook etc.)
Assist in developing some parts of the course content;
Research relevant information and materials to contribute to curriculum development;
Type, collect all outputs of training/workshops and produce report;
Learn basic adult training methods;
Good command in both Khmer and English.

SILAKA is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply. All successful applicants are required to represent required experiences that reflect the mission, values and work ethic of the SILAKA.

Full job descriptions are available at SILAKA Building at : #6S, Street 21,Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855) 23 217 872 / 210 902, Fax: (855) 23 213 108, or via email to: silaka@silaka.org. Further information on SILAKA can be found at www.silaka.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview