Our client is a government trust fund, which aims to support the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cambodia through providing financial and nonfinancial support to entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups and partnered ecosystem builders. They are looking for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer who will be in charge of assisting the CEO to oversee all aspects of business activities. She/he will be based in Phnom Penh.

• Lead, test, implement programs and delivery model set forth in Operational Manual;
• Supervise, inspire, and lead high performing of three core programs;
• Lead all aspects of capacity upgrading including program partnership with ecosystem builders, both local and international, co-financing scheme proposal, pitch/demo day or business competition, etc;
• Lead all aspects of entrepreneurial cultural promotion in digital marketing including brand awareness, co-branding activities and media management;
• Oversee the design and develop marketing strategies and activities to attract more SMEs, startup, venture capitalists, mentors, talents, incubators/accelerators and other potential ecosystem builder;
• Lead to increase online and offline engagements, outreach and interactions from the local and international entrepreneurial communities;
• Oversee organization of capability workshop or seminar or entrepreneurship day; either jointly or separately with partnered institutions/organizations/ companies;
• Initiate Mentorship Panel who will provide business advisory and mentorship to entrepreneurs, startup founders and other beneficiaries and help them grow;
• Build investment pipeline and prepare credit appraisal documents and other relevant investment or co-investment proposals;
• Guide the support on legal arrangement and process of disbursement of funds under satisfactory conditions and timely manner;
• Supervise the delivery of technical assistance to prospective investees and beneficiaries for their investment readiness;
• Manage three core divisions to undertake other relevant tasks related to market and business outlook, financial investment management and mobilization, but not limited to other tasks assigned by CEO.

CEO

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship or other related field, MBA or PhD are welcomed;
• At least 8 years in similar role and responsibilities;
• Having exposed to, with the leadership role, entrepreneurship programs internationally are highly preferred;
• Written and spoken proficiency in English or Khmer, strong business skills; and good network in startups and SMEs community are required;
• Have good communication skills;
• Able to work under pressure or tight deadlines;
• Foreigner (eligible to work in Cambodia) is also welcome.