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COUNTRY DIRECTOR CAMBODIA Jobs in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia at CARE
Title: COUNTRY DIRECTOR CAMBODIA
Company: CARE
Location: Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Work Location : Cambodia – Phnom PenhType of Post : Other Possible Location : Funding : APPROVEDExpected Travel : up to 30%Type of Contract : Language Requirement : EnglishApplication Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time
- Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
Who We Are
As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.
What We Are Looking For
At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.
Job Title: COUNTRY DIRECTOR CAMBODIA
Job Location(s): Cambodia – Phnom Penh
Lead Change. Inspire Impact. Transform Lives.
At CARE, we believe in a world where everyone can exercise their rights and live with dignity. For more than 75 years, CARE has worked alongside communities to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Today, we are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as our next Country Director for Cambodia—a visionary who will drive innovation, build powerful partnerships, and lead transformative impact for vulnerable communities, particularly women and girls.
CARE strongly encourages applications from qualified Cambodian Nationals and will prioritize hiring on a local contract for this role. International candidates will only be considered if a suitable local candidate cannot be identified.
The Opportunity
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of development in Cambodia.
As Country Director, you will provide strategic leadership for CARE's country operations, ensuring excellence in program delivery, operational performance, resource mobilization, and people leadership. You will represent CARE at the highest levels, influencing policy, forging strategic alliances, and positioning the organization as a trusted and innovative development partner.
We are looking for a leader who can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and seize emerging opportunities to create lasting social change.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a leader whose experience, mindset, and values embody the following qualities:
- Innovator: You embrace new ways of working, leverage technology and digital transformation, and challenge conventional approaches to development.
- Dynamic Network Builder: You cultivate meaningful partnerships across government, civil society, donors, communities, and the private sector to achieve collective impact.
- Manager of Complexity:You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence while leading diverse teams through change.
- Impact-Driven: You have a track record of delivering sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective development outcomes.
- Agile Leader: You adapt quickly to shifting contexts and lead organizations through uncertainty, transformation, and growth.
What You Will Do
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Transformation
- Lead the development and execution of CARE Cambodia's long-term strategy.
- Drive innovation and organizational transformation to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
- Strengthen strategic foresight and scenario planning capabilities.
- Position CARE as a leader in locally driven, sustainable development solutions.
People Leadership & Culture
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing and diverse workforce.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, innovation, learning, and collaboration.
- Build leadership capacity and succession pipelines across the organization.
- Champion employee wellbeing, resilience, and continuous growth.
Resource Mobilization & External Representation
- Develop and execute ambitious resource mobilization strategies.
- Diversify funding through institutional donors, foundations, private sector partnerships, impact investments, and innovative financing mechanisms.
- Serve as CARE's principal representative in Cambodia.
- Build influential relationships with donors, government officials, civil society leaders, and private sector stakeholders.
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
- Ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
- Oversee financial sustainability, budget management, and risk mitigation.
- Lead safeguarding, security, and compliance efforts.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality programs on time and within budget.
Program Quality & Sustainable Impact
- Drive evidence-based, community-centered programming.
- Advance CARE's localization agenda through meaningful partnerships with local organizations.
- Leverage technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial approaches to scale impact.
- Ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability systems.
Why Join CARE?
At CARE, you will join a global movement committed to creating lasting change. You will have the opportunity to:
- Lead one of the world's most respected humanitarian and development organizations.
- Influence national and regional development agendas.
- Drive innovative solutions that improve lives at scale.
- Work alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues around the world.
- Create meaningful impact for women, girls, and communities facing poverty and inequality.
Ready to Lead the Future?
If you are a strategic, courageous, and collaborative leader with the vision to drive transformative change, we invite you to apply and help shape a more equitable future for Cambodia.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 6–8 years of senior leadership experience in the international development sector.
- Demonstrated success leading complex organizations, programs, or country operations.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Proven experience leading strategic planning and execution.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and drive organizational performance.
People Leadership
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Experience fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence and resilience under pressure.
Financial & Resource Management
- Experience managing large and complex budgets.
- Strong understanding of donor compliance, financial controls, and audit processes.
- Proven ability to ensure financial sustainability and accountability.
Knowledge Management & Learning
- Experience fostering organizational learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years in senior leadership roles within the development sector.
- Experience in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Experience managing emergency or humanitarian responses.
- Strong understanding of localization, partnership development, and systems change approaches.
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CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.
