Childcare Officer – Job Announcement

Caring for Young Khmer is a Japanese NGO working for  young children and women in Cambodia since1991.   We are currently operating village community Childcare centers
in Kandal, Phnom Penh and support government pre-schools.   We invite  applications
from capable and qualified  Khmer  national for the post of  Childcare Officer  to work in our office in Phnom Penh.  The task includes interpretation of Japanese into Khmer and vise versa.

Main Responsibilities
–   Support childcare project manager in planning and implementation of the projects
–    develop strategies and activities of childcare project management.
–    Plan and implement childcare training in cooperation  with childcare expert.
–    Liaise with other NGOs, governmental agencies and communities for projects
–    Project proposals, research and periodic project report writing
–    Translation and interpretation Japanese into Khmer and  vice versa

Qualifications
–     Commitment to the work of caring young children
–    At least 5 years experience of  project management or equivalent work
–    Ability of interpretation and translation with ease Japanese and Khmer and vice versa.
–    Administrative and management ability
–    Knowledge of Early Childhood Care and Development preferable
–    University graduate or equivalent
–    Computer skills in word Excel and database management
–    Good organization and interpersonal skills
–    Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

Women are encouraged to apply

Please send the application Letter and CV with photo to
Caring for Young Khmer (CYK)
CYK’s office:  #67 Samdech Sothearos Blvd. Sangkat Tonle  Bassac, Phnom Penh

no later than 30thof November 2009
(The CV will not be returned.)

For further information, Please contact with
TEL: 023-210-849,  016-880-903
E-mail Address: CYKPP@online.com.kh

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.