PSE recrute 01 Chief of Staff / Strategic Partner to the General Director
PSE description :
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 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 5,500 graduates from PSE Vocational Training program already have successfully integrated the job market with a real qualified position.
PSE employs more than 600 people in Cambodia (Phnom Penh mainly) and 6 staff at the headquarter in France. 300 volunteers in different countries are actively working on making the organization known, on fundraising donations and sponsorships.
In 2000, PSE was awarded the French Human Rights Prize by the French Republic.
Job Position:
As a strategic partner to the General Director, the Chief of Staff ensures that PSE’s vision is translated into action. You will connect strategy and execution, foster collaboration across teams, and make sure our leadership focuses on what matters most — delivering impact for the children and families we serve.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving problems, building alignment, and driving change in a mission-driven organization.
Missions :
As a strategic partner to the General Director, the Chief of Staff ensures that PSE’s vision is translated into action. You will connect strategy and execution, foster collaboration across teams, and make sure our leadership focuses on what matters most — delivering impact for the children and families we serve.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving problems, building alignment, and driving change in a mission-driven organization.
Strategic Planning & Alignment
- Support the General Director and leadership team in defining and executing PSE’s strategic roadmap.
- Ensure that strategy is translated into actionable plans with clear priorities and milestones
- Track progress, analyze data, and prepare insights for leadership decisions
- Support key partnerships.
Leadership Support & Coordination
- Act as the General Director’s trusted advisor and right hand.
- Anticipate needs, manage priorities, and ensure effective communication across departments in Cambodia and with the board of directors in France
- Coordinate the leadership team’s work and help strengthen collaboration and culture.
Project & Process Management
- Lead or coordinate cross-functional projects that enhance organizational effectiveness; coordinate and facilitate external experts’ missions coming to support our change management initiatives.
- Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and ensure timely delivery.
- Streamline internal processes to improve coordination and accountability
Expériences / Formation
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Development, Education, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience, including 3+ in strategy, operations, or leadership support roles.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Discreet, proactive, and adaptable — thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Ability to empower and develop team members’ skills and capacities
- Emotionally intelligent and aligned with PSE’s values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Salaire
Duration: 1 year minimum, preferably 2-3 years
Indemnity: According to PSE grid + experience
VSI contract for European Union Nationals, providing comprehensive coverage for healthcare, assistance/repatriation insurance, pension contribution, plane ticket one way and return, plus round plane ticket once a year to home country.
Applications with cover letter and resume should be sent to rh-france@pse.ong
www.pse.ong for comprehensive information concerning PSE
Statut : VSI ou Contrat local