Social Enterprise Manager for SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Business Administration, Exec. / Management, Sales / Marketing |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 30th April 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia (www.soscambodia.org) is a Member Association (MA) of the SOS Children’s Villages International federation, which is one of the largest non-for-profit organisations in the world dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it. We are committed for safeguarding and protecting children in our programmes by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to provide a safe environment for staff and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on PSHEA (prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) guidelines. All our co-workers are obliged to follow SOS regulation on Child and Youth Safeguarding, PSHEA and Code of Conduct. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia has been active in the country for more than 20 years. Through its program interventions in 7 provinces SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia provides long term family-based care, protection, education, health care and community-based programs to thousands of children and youth. To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed:
We are currently seeking the qualified and competitive dynamic candidates to fill the following position(s) as below:
- Enterprise operations and quality control (30%)
- Oversee daily operations of all SOS Cambodia social enterprise sites (schools, eco-lodges, agriculture, training hubs, service units).
- Support Project Managers to run enterprises with clear SOPs, pricing, staffing, and service standards.
- Ensure sites are safe, clean, functional, and safeguarding-compliant.
- Monitor stock, procurement, cash handling, and documentation practices.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and coaching.
- Business planning and sustainability (25%)
- Prepare business plans, pricing models, and break-even analysis for each site.
- Identify practical income opportunities linked to youth skills, FSP, and community engagement.
- Conduct simple market assessments before launching activities.
- Support feasibility studies for new sites (Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap, Ratanak Kiri, Kampot, Prey Veng, others).
- Work with Finance on cost control and monthly income tracking.
- Legal compliance, licensing, and government coordination (15%)
- Ensure all activities comply with NGO status and Cambodian law and remain program-linked.
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Interior for LANGO compliance and activity notification.
- Liaise with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and GDT on tax registration, invoicing, and reporting.
- Ensure labour compliance with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
- Obtaining sector permits where needed:
- Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport
- Ministry of Tourism for lodges/guesthouses
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for farming/rice trade
- Ministry of Health for food services
- Ministry of Commerce
- Other government departments
- Maintain a license and renewal tracker for all sites.
- Ensure consultation with the commune, district, and provincial authorities before operations.
- Marketing, visibility, and partnerships (10%)
- Promote SOS Cambodia social enterprises through simple, ethical marketing.
- Coordinate with Communications for social media, brochures, and stories.
- Build local partnerships with schools, tourism actors, buyers, and training institutes.
- Ensure branding follows SOS Cambodia safeguarding standards.
- Monitoring, reporting, and improvement (10%)
- Track income, expenses, customers, and social outcomes.
- Produce quarterly summary reports for management and donors.
- Identify problems early and recommend practical improvements.
- Align reporting with the SOS Cambodia Performance Monitoring Plan.
- Capacity building and internal coordination (10%)
- Train Project Managers and site staff on basic enterprise management.
- Develop simple SOPs, checklists, and tools for field use.
- Work closely with Program, Finance, HR, and Procurement.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or related field
- Master's Degree is preferred
- At least of proven experience managing social enterprises, small businesses, or sustainable livelihood projects for 3 to 5 years
- Strong understanding of financial management, business planning, and donor-funded programs.
- Proven ability to design and implement sustainability and marketing strategies.
- Experience in partnership building with the government, the private sector, and community organizations.
- Proficiency in MS Office, digital marketing tools, and data management platforms.
- Excellent communication skills in Khmer and English (written and spoken).
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Financial discipline and accountability
- Creativity and innovation in business development
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to child safeguarding, PSHEA, and SOS Cambodia’s Code of Conduct.
- Partnership building and networking.
- Strong motivation and resilience under pressure
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and child rights
Note: This position involves working with a not-for-profit organisation committed to children and adult safeguarding and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to go through background verification checks to verify their suitability to work for SOS Children’s Villages Cambodia
As this position is need to fill up urgently, so the interview will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled up. Interested Candidates are requested to apply early Interested candidates please submit CV and Cover Letter (in one file) and complete our application form as attach, incomplete our application form should not be considered. Salary expected and mention the position which you are interested to apply to address or email provided in the contact details.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia |
| Contact Name : | Ms. Them Sokheng, Senior HR Coordinator |
| Email : | sos.recruitment@soscvcambodia.org |
| Address : | # 44Bis, Street 334, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.sos-childrensvillage.org |
