Save the Children International in Cambodia (SCI) is seeking a senior national Country Engagement Manager (CEM) to lead country-level delivery, government engagement, and policy influencing under the ASEAN SAGE programme, a 3 year regional education programme funded by the UK FCDO.
The postholder will act as the primary in-country representative for the programme, working closely with senior government counterparts to secure approvals, guide implementation, and position pilot learning to inform policy dialogue and reform. The role will also facilitate country-level research, learning, and advocacy activities, ensuring national evidence feeds into regional learning and scaling efforts. He/she will be expected to develop a strong relationship with relevant government counterparts, strengthening the programme’s alignment with national policies, implementation plans and financing frameworks.
The CEM will be responsible for supervising the country pilot(s), including implementation oversight, coordination of partners and advisers, and management of country-level resources. The role is explicitly designed for a highly experienced national professional with deep knowledge of the education system and a strong, established relationship with the Ministry of Education.
The CEM will report to the Foundational Learning Lead, the Team Leader, and the Programme Management Unit (PMU), and will work closely with regional technical teams to ensure coherence across the programme.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly, such as participating in the emergency response team and carrying out responsibilities outlined in the ERT Operation Platform and/or assigned by the line manager.
Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education Management or in other related field.

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in education programming, with demonstrated seniority in delivery, coordination, or advisory roles
• Extensive experience engaging with the Ministry of Education, including at senior technical or policy levels
• Deep understanding of the national education system, operational environment, and political economy
• Strong, established networks with government education actors and relevant national stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and implementing partners
• Demonstrated ability to support policy dialogue, reform processes, or advocacy in the education sector
• Strong leadership, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to represent the programme credibly with senior national counterparts
• Fluent English and national language skills

Desirable

• Prior experience leading or overseeing education pilots or innovation programmes
• Experience working on donor-funded programmes (e.g. FCDO, DFAT, World Bank, EU)
• Familiarity with foundational learning, systems reform, EdTech, or inclusion agendas

Contract length: 1 year with the possibility of extension. Full time. Subject to Funding.

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV in PDF as a single document and apply as below link.
SCI offers a competitive remunerative package, including both cash and non-cash benefits as below:

• International mentoring and professional development to support your growth and career aspirations
• Group personal accident insurance for staff member and in-patient health insurance for staff member and their dependents
• Provident fund (10%), seniority indemnity payment, 13th month salary, medical allowance, and phone card allowance
• 26 weeks full pay of maternity leave and 2 weeks full day of paternity leave
• Full Government public holidays and 18 days annual leave
• Working hour is 37.50 per week from Monday to Friday
• Flexible working hours

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for written test and interview.
For more information about Save the Children in Cambodia, visit our website: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.