Job offer : Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Manager
Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) - For a Child’s Smile is a non-profit organization founded by Christian and Marie-France des Pallières, operating in Cambodia since 1995. Its mission is to help children escape from destitution and lead them to decent, skilled and well-paid jobs.
Recognized by the local authorities, PSE is working in respect of the country with the Cambodians and thus supports sustainable development.
Six main programs – adapted to the needs of the children – have been developed: food, health, protection, education & schooling, vocational training and help for families.
PSE helps more than 6,500 children and more than 6,000 graduates from PSE Vocational Training program graduates have already successfully integrated the job market with a real qualified position. PSE employs more than 650 people in Cambodia (Phnom Penh mainly) and 6 staff at the headquarters in France. 400 volunteers in different countries are actively working on making the organization known through fundraising donations and sponsorships.
In 2000, PSE received the French Human Rights Prize from the French Republic.
Job location : Phnom Penh Cambodia
Start date : 01-06-2025
S/he will be responsible to build positive relationship with PSE partners, public authorities, alumni, media, influential members of the business community, the NGO community and the public in Cambodia. S/he will support to coordinate key events of PSE.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manages/support key events of PSE in Cambodia to raise public awareness and generate partnerships (internal & external);
- Prepares press releases, keynote speeches and presentations of PSE programs ; sources and manages speaking opportunities; addresses inquiries from the media and other parties;
- Hosts VIP visitors/partners/press to ensure they have positive impression about PSE’s work and engage partnership/donations/sponsorships opportunities;
- Regularly updates the CRM/database for donations;
- Develops tools to monitor the reputation of PSE in Cambodia; share press reviews and news regularly with the internal team in Cambodia;
- Coordinate video/photos shooting in and ouside PSE (interviews, events…);
- Manage PSE’s alumini network to ensure they are connected and committed to support PSE (ambassador network);
- Does other task as required by line manager.
Education
Degree in in Public Relations, Journalism, business development, Communications or a any related fields
Experience
- Proven 5 years of experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
- Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print) and event planning
- Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related programs and projects would be an asset
Skills
- Excellent written and spoken Khmer & English. French is a plus
- Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills, powers of persuasion
- Networking, relationship builder; ability to produce appropriate follow up to partners / alumni / media in order to encourage on going relationships
- Excellent organization/coordination skills and events management
- Photos/video/interview process management
Specific Technical Competencies
- Curiosity, ability to remain well informed of all organisation activities and stakeholders expectations & concerns
- Proficient in MS Office/Google suite/SalesForce
- Press relations, press releases, press conferences, journalist in-site visits
- Partnership/sponsorship proposals, agreements and reports; well updated on rules & regulations related to sponsorship & donations
- Good understanding of topics related to children’s rights & education, vocational training and, in general, country & community development
Attitudes
- Commitment to PSE’s vision, core values and code of conduct
- Policy compliance and protection of children
- Patience, adaptability and ability to cope with change process
- Ensuring timely, high-quality results. Being a role model for continuous learning and improvement
www.pse.ngo for comprehensive information concerning PSE
Applications with cover letter and resume should be sent to recruitment@pse.ngo
Recruitment team contact: 093 617 555 Telegram: https://t.me/pserecruit