The Open Institute is a local non-governmental and not-for-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate knowledge sharing and communication for social development in Cambodia. It presently runs six programs: KhmerOS, Women Empowerment for Social Change, E-learning, Open Schools, Publications and Lexicography.
The Open Institute is seeking qualified candidates for the Administration Officer – One Position
1. Responsibilities
- To administer and monitor all activities of the Administration section.
- To supervise and provide guidance to team members.
- To actively communicate within team and with other departments.
- To organize and maintain the filing system.
- To take minute for the meetings.
- To take part in staff/volunteers recruitment and selection.
- To participate and contribute knowledge and experience to build team capacity.
To regularly communicate and develop reports, work plan, time schedule.
2. Selection criteria
- Graduated from management bachelor degree or equivalent degree.
- One-year experience as office administrator at an organization.
- Competent in the use of computer applications: Office applications, email, Internet, file management.
- Speak and write good Khmer and English language.
- Good interpersonal skills, time management, discipline, and able to work with little supervision.
3. Recommended Reading
It is strongly encouraged that you download and read the two documents below:
- Background of the Open Institute.
- Job description of the Administration Officer (in English, in the pdf format).
Submission of application
All the applicants are required to submit their applications including the following:
- A cover letter that addresses how your qualifications meet the selection criteria mentioned above.
- Last updated CV attached with a recent passport photo and relevant certificates.
- The editorial (in Khmer and in English) as required in section 3 (Only for Freelance Editor)
Application closing date is 15th January 2009 at 16:00. For further inquiry: 023 224 821.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.







