Join the Future Leader Center Team
Puthi Komar Organization (PKO) invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for two full-time positions at the Future Leader Center (FLC) – Cycle 2 in Battambang:
- Full-Time English Teacher — 1 position
- Soft Skills Trainer / Leadership & Communication Facilitator — 1 position
Join us in helping young people learn, lead, and take responsible action in their communities.
Vacancy Information
- Duty station: Future Leader Center / PKO, Battambang, Cambodia
- Employment type: Full-time for both positions
- Working schedule: Monday–Friday, according to the approved FLC timetable
- Reporting line: FLC Programme / School Manager
- Application deadline: 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM
About Puthi Komar Organization
Puthi Komar Organization is a Cambodian non-governmental organization that is non-political, non-religious, and non-discriminatory. Established in 2005 and recognized by the Ministry of Interior on 1 July 2005, PKO builds on activities initiated in 1997 by Enfants Réfugiés du Monde (ERM).
PKO is committed to improving the quality of life of disadvantaged children, youth, and communities through education, youth development, and community-based programmes.
About the Future Leader Center
The Future Leader Center supports young people to strengthen leadership, communication, English, digital literacy, project-management, mentoring, and community-action competencies.
Cycle 2 emphasizes practical learning, evidence of competency, mentoring, and youth-led action projects. We seek professionals who can create safe, inclusive, and participatory learning environments.
Position 1: Full-Time English Teacher
Number of positions: 1
Position Purpose
Deliver practical, learner-centered English instruction that strengthens participants’ confidence and ability to communicate in study, work, teamwork, and community settings.
The teacher will plan lessons, assess progress, provide additional learner support, and contribute to FLC events, portfolios, and youth-development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the approved English curriculum using participatory, communicative, and level-appropriate methods.
- Prepare annual, quarterly, weekly, and daily lesson plans aligned with learning outcomes.
- Teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and practical communication.
- Use role-play, pair and group work, presentations, assignments, and projects.
- Conduct placement checks, ongoing assessments, quizzes, speaking tasks, and quarterly and final assessments.
- Provide timely feedback, catch-up support, coaching, and extension activities appropriate to learners’ needs.
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, progress, and learner-support records for the FLC Manager and MEAL staff.
- Support public speaking, debate, presentations, workshops, and Youth Action communication activities.
- Use digital tools, audio-visual materials, and approved platforms to support learning and participant portfolios.
- Maintain an inclusive classroom and follow PKO safeguarding, privacy, code-of-conduct, and referral procedures.
- Participate in training, curriculum reviews, lesson observations, meetings, and programme reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, English Education, TESOL/TEFL, Education, or another relevant field. An equivalent combination of qualifications and strong teaching experience may be considered.
- At least two years of relevant teaching or training experience is preferred.
- Strong spoken and written English.
- Ability to use learner-centered methods, manage classrooms, assess learning, and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to prepare lesson plans, materials, learner tasks, and progress records.
- Functional digital skills, including Word, PowerPoint, email, internet, and online learning tools.
- Good interpersonal skills, patience, reliability, and teamwork.
- Commitment to youth development, inclusion, safeguarding, professional boundaries, and continuous learning.
Desirable
- TESOL/TEFL or recognized teaching-methodology training.
- Experience with youth, non-formal education, communicative English, project-based learning, or speaking and debate activities.
- Experience using digital assessment tools and learning portfolios.
- Khmer–English bilingual communication skills to support mixed-level learners.
Position 2: Soft Skills Trainer / Leadership & Communication Facilitator
Number of positions: 1
Position Purpose
Develop participants’ self-awareness, ethical leadership, communication, public speaking, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-management, and reflective learning competencies.
The trainer will help participants practice skills, receive feedback, document their learning, and apply competencies through mentoring, events, and Youth Action projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the approved Leadership & Communication (LCOM) curriculum and related soft-skills activities.
- Facilitate learning in personal and ethical leadership, communication, public speaking, storytelling, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management.
- Prepare session plans, slides, practical exercises, cases, workbook activities, and assessment materials.
- Use role-play, group challenges, simulations, reflection, peer feedback, and project-based learning.
- Assess observable competencies using approved tasks and rubrics, and provide feedback and portfolio guidance.
- Help participants set personal-development goals and connect learning with other FLC courses, mentoring, events, and Youth Action activities.
- Coordinate with the Youth Mentoring & Coaching Coordinator on participants requiring additional support.
- Support public-speaking contests, debate, workshops, experiential learning events, and the Youth Action Showcase.
- Coach youth teams to communicate, share responsibilities, resolve disagreements, and present project ideas and results.
- Maintain accurate attendance, activity, assessment, and progress records for the FLC Manager and MEAL staff.
- Encourage equitable participation, including quieter and less-confident learners.
- Follow PKO safeguarding, inclusion, privacy, code-of-conduct, and referral procedures.
- Participate in training, curriculum reviews, peer observations, reflection meetings, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Social Sciences, Management, Psychology, Community Development, Youth Development, or another relevant field.
- At least two years of relevant experience in training, facilitation, youth development, leadership or soft-skills education, coaching, or community programmes is preferred.
- Ability to facilitate participatory youth learning and manage group dynamics constructively.
- Strong communication, public-speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills in Khmer.
- Functional English is required; stronger English is an advantage.
- Ability to design or adapt practical activities, role-plays, reflection tools, and competency-based assessments.
- Ability to coach participants while maintaining professional boundaries and recognizing the distinction between coaching, counselling, and safeguarding case management.
- Basic digital skills for presentations, documents, online research, communication, and participant records.
- Commitment to inclusion, youth participation, safeguarding, ethical conduct, accountability, and continuous learning.
Desirable
- Experience facilitating leadership, communication, teamwork, public speaking, debate, or conflict management.
- Experience with mentoring, coaching, community action, or youth-led projects.
- Training-of-Trainers (ToT), facilitation, safeguarding, or youth-development training.
- Experience with NGOs, schools, universities, or community-based youth programmes.
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
PKO is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing, dignity, and rights of children and young people. All staff must comply with PKO safeguarding policies, the Code of Conduct, professional boundaries, privacy requirements, and safe media practices.
Successful candidates will complete reference/background checks and safeguarding induction before or during onboarding, according to PKO procedures.
PKO encourages qualified candidates from different backgrounds to apply. Recruitment decisions are based on role requirements, demonstrated competencies, professional conduct, and alignment with PKO values. PKO does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or abuse.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
- A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position and relevant experience.
- Contact details for at least two professional references.
Send applications to: info@pkocambodia.org
Clearly state the relevant position in your email subject:
- Application – English Teacher
- Application – Soft Skills Trainer
Applications may also be submitted in person to:
Puthi Komar Organization (PKO)
Phum Kammakor, Sangkat Svay Por, Battambang City, Battambang Province.
Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PKO may close recruitment early if a suitable candidate is identified, subject to its recruitment procedures.
Selection Process
- Application screening.
- Written or practical test.
- Interview and demonstration.
- References and final checks.
Please download the attached Job Description PDF for the complete details of both positions.