WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) CAMBODIA PROGRAM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Operations Manager (1 Post)
The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. WCS's goal is to conserve the world's largest wild places in 16 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries.
WCS has been working in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia since 1999, providing technical advice and support for the conservation of key habitats and species across the country.
The WCS Cambodia program is growing rapidly! We are expanding our team and are looking for applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position. Detailed job description of the position is attached.
- Operations Manager (1 Post) Click Here for Full Job Description
- Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership, business partnering and influencing skills. S/He must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable participating both as an effective contributor, leader and listener in group settings. S/He must be well organized, resourceful, effective and efficient at coordinating multiple resources to get things done; can work on multiple tasks at multiple levels and switch between them; can foresee and plan around obstacles.
- MSc/bachelor’s degree required. Related programs of study such as finance, accounting, economics or business are highly preferred.
- Proven financial and operational management experience in an international organization (15+ years) with progressive leadership experience.
- Proven experience in field operations, troubleshooting, and systems planning in challenging environments.
- Proven leadership qualities include staff management and management of annual budget >$5million.
- Experience with grants management and grant reporting in a multi-funder environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team. Must be solution-oriented and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Khmer and English is required. Demonstrated excellent writing, speaking, and editing skills in Khmer and proficiency in English speaking, listening, and writing.
- Excellent computer and systems skills required with respect to MS Office applications (advanced skills in MS Excel required) and major financial accounting and reporting software (SAP or equivalent)
- Experience and knowledge of working in a non-profit context in Asia and particularly Cambodia, an advantage.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote sites.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
WCS provides competitive salary and benefits packages based on educational background and work experiences. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV (by combining into single PDF file) together with salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references to cambodiahr@wcs.org. Closing date for application is 20th July 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
About WCS contact address:
House No. 21 Street 21, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
Phone: 023 217 205