Country Engagement Manager for Save the Children International
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Educate/Train/Teaching, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 06th May 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 8 years |
| Degree : | Master |
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in Education Management or in other related field.
- Experience in education programming, with demonstrated seniority in delivery, coordination, or advisory roles for 8 years as a minimum
- Extensive experience engaging with the Ministry of Education, including at senior technical or policy levels
- Deep understanding of the national education system, operational environment, and political economy
- Strong, established networks with government education actors and relevant national stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and implementing partners
- Demonstrated ability to support policy dialogue, reform processes, or advocacy in the education sector
- Fluent English and national language skills
- Prior experience leading or overseeing education pilots or innovation programmes
- Experience working on donor-funded programmes (e.g. FCDO, DFAT, World Bank, EU)
- Familiarity with foundational learning, systems reform, EdTech, or inclusion agendas
- Strong leadership, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to represent the programme credibly with senior national counterparts
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as below link or email provided in the contact details.
- Country Engagement Manager: View the external job posting
- Foundational Learning Lead: View the external job posting
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.
For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Save the Children International |
| Contact Name : | Save the Children |
| Email : | jobs.cambodia@savethechildren.org |
| Address : | P.O. Box 34, Villa 5, Street 242, Sangkat Chakto Mukh, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/about-us |
