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Gateway to Khmer

Job Vacancies - Join the G2K team!

"HEAD OF BUSINESS" 

GATEWAY TO KHMER LANGUAGE SCHOOL
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

OVERVIEW

Gateway to Khmer (G2K) language school is seeking an experienced, skilled and passionate person to take on the role of Director.

The Board of Directors is seeking a candidate who will work collegially with the Cambodian Leadership Team of our language school.  The role requires experience and a work style which will enhance and grow:

  • People development
    • discipleship and mentoring
    • growing the current leaders within the organization
  • Strategic thinking and networking

The successful candidates will have:

  • A working knowledge of Khmer language OR be committed to learning to intermediate fluency
  • Cross-cultural experience working alongside expatriates and Cambodian nationals
  • An understanding of the needs of expatriates who make up the majority of the school's student population (i.e. Korean,  Australian, American, Chinese, etc.)

 

ABOUT G2K

Gateway to Khmer (G2K) is a school teaching Khmer language and culture to foreigners – with in-person and online classes. We are committed to providing the very best quality language and culture education in Cambodia. The school offers a comprehensive learning program, highly trained teachers and regular assessment for all students. 

We want to enable expatriates in Cambodia to thrive, to integrate well into their new communities, to meet, work with and serve people using the local language, in ways that respect Khmer culture.

The school opened in 2014, and our students are diverse in nationality and purpose in Cambodia. While most work for NGOs, schools, and church/ mission organisations, others work for international agencies, private businesses or simply have a personal interest in learning Khmer.


ROLE SUMMARY 

  • CEO - Reporting directly to the Board of Directors
    • People development
    • Mentor the Leader of the People And Services team and oversee strategic operational decisions
    • Grow the capacity and leadership of the Academic Manager through coaching and mentoring and identifying professional growth opportunities 
  • Financial oversight
    • Read and interpret P&L and provide guidance to the People and Services Manager
    • Provide regular reports and explanations of the financial situation to Board of Directors
    • Approve service contracts with new clients
    • Approve pricing for custom classes or unusual situations 
  • Marketing
    • Drive the marketing strategy
    • Train, manage and mentor marketing staff
    • Lead and expand strategic organizational networking efforts establishing key relationships critical to success in reaching business objectives.
    • Ensure academic excellence of the program is maintained
    • Approve the development of curricula that meets the needs of new, expanded markets

 

REMUNERATION
Both roles

  • Stipend: USD2000 per month (40 hours a week) 
  • Annual leave days: 32
  • Visa and Work Permit included
  • NSSF

NEXT STEPS
We welcome applications from highly qualified and passionate candidates.
To apply, please email your CV and a detailed Cover Letter to director@g2k.asia
Your Cover Letter should specifically address the core requirements of the role, and details of why you would be our ideal candidate.

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G2K team photo