2-3 opportunities

Contract: 1 year, renewable 

Contract date: August 1, 2025
Start date: August 4, 2025

Smiling Gecko School serves children who lack access to the foundational education they deserve to become fruitful global citizens. We are seeking a qualified, experienced Music Teacher. Smiling Gecko serves a provincial community by providing trades training to adults while educating the children with high-quality K-12 instruction that adheres to the Khmer national curriculum and international English standards. There are currently over 500 students from nursery to G8 and we will increase by 50 students each year. We are seeking teachers who are qualified and have a heart for our targeted demographic.

Qualifications:

• Love for children.
• Bachelor’s degree in education early and/or primary years.
• PGCE or state-level teaching license (preferred).
• Experience with Montessori
• Native English speaker.
• Experience teaching young children.
• Desire to elevate our students’ opportunities as global citizens.
  ***Video examples of leading performances and/or teaching sessions are much preferred***

Job Requirements:

General statement:

The primary function of the classroom teacher is to facilitate the development of the student in the cognitive, affective, ethical, and physical (include psycho-motor) domains of his/her growth. To this end the teacher will provide an educational program for the students and will assist in other school programs as required by the Director and contractual obligations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Determines with the relevant administrator appropriate learning objectives for the class taking into account the school’s course of study and the assessed needs of the students.
• Plans appropriate learning experiences for individual, group, and class instruction
• Monitors student progress and evaluates the student’s achievement in relation to learning objectives
• Reports individual pupils’ progress to parents and school personnel through the preparation of reports and/or of conferences
• Creates, with the assistance of pupils, a functional, safe, attractive, and physically comfortable environment, to the furthest extent possible
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the school and/or self-elected professional growth activities.
• Performs basic attendance accounting, record keeping and clerical services as assigned
• Assists in the selection and requisitioning of books, instructional aids and supplies to the extent possible.
• Establishes and maintains acceptable standards of pupil behavior
• Administers any school testing program required by the administration
• Participates in curriculum development, program planning, school evaluation processes, and other faculty committees as required by the school administration.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities
• Plans and coordinates the work of teacher assistants where appropriate
• Works with colleagues, ancillary staff, parents, and community agencies in matters of mutual concern
• Participates with the administration to develop a continuous improvement plan for both the individual teacher and the school

Remuneration:

• Salary: $20,000 USD tax-free, net pay per annum. (savings potential 70%+)

Benefits:

• International Health insurance
• B-Visa Extension (For Expat Teachers)
• Work Permit (For Expat Teachers)
• Three meals per day
• Accommodation (dormitory room with private bathroom and air conditioning)
• Room cleaning service
• Laundry service
• Shuttle bus on weekends to Phnom Penh

Please submit letter of interest and CV to: barbara@smilinggecko-cambodia.org.
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The Business Development and Event Manager for the Bangkok and Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will design and lead strategic efforts to identify, build, and manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders. The role involves driving business growth through partnerships and planning, organizing, and executing events to enhance regional engagement. This individual will act as the primary representative for the Bangkok and APAC region and ensure alignment with corporate objectives while tailoring strategies to local markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy Development:
• Develop and execute a regional partnership strategy to support business objectives.
• Identify market trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities for business growth through partnerships.
 2. Relationship Management:
• Build and nurture relationships with corporate partners, industry leaders, and other stakeholders in the Bangkok and APAC region.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for approval.
3. Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., PR, marketing, sales, product) to ensure partnership alignment and maximize impact.
• Collaborate with assigned teams to maintain consistency with overall partnership goals while addressing regional nuances.
4. Performance Monitoring:
• Set KPIs and evaluate the performance and impact of partnerships.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management on partnership outcomes.

Event Management

1. Event Planning:
• Design, plan, and execute high-quality events (funding raising dining, conferences, workshops, networking events) in Bangkok and APAC region to enhance brand presence and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for events.
2. Logistics and Execution:
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and on-site operations.
• Ensure a seamless and professional experience for participants and attendees.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
• Identify key participants, speakers, and partners for events, securing their involvement.
• Develop post-event follow-up strategies to maintain relationships and evaluate success.
4. Brand Representation:
• Act as the face of the organization at events, effectively communicating the brand’s mission and vision.
• Ensure events align with organizational branding and objectives.

Regional Expertise

• Maintain a deep understanding of Bangkok & APAC region’s business, cultural, and market dynamics.
• Adapt strategies and communication styles to suit diverse audiences across the region.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in business development and event management, ideally in Bangkok APAC region.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of APAC cultural and business practices in Bangkok and other Major cities, with proficiency in one or more regional languages preferred.
• Proficiency in tools like CRM software, project management platforms, and event management systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the APAC region.

Key Competencies:

•  Strategic thinker with an ability to align regional initiatives with global objectives.
• Culturally sensitive and adept at working in diverse environments.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and results-oriented approach.

Location: Flexible within Bangkok & APAC region (with frequent travel expected).

Reporting To: Director or assigned person.

Contact us:

Sokleap NGON (Mr.)
Director of SGC
Mobile/WhatsApp: +855 11 93 93 95
Email: director@smilinggecko-cambodia.org

Smiling Gecko, Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia (60km north of Phnom Penh)

3-6 months (or longer if available)

Are you passionate about culinary arts and empowering others through education?

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join Smiling Gecko (https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en) in Cambodia and play a pivotal role in training students and local Chefs in a hands-on, impactful culinary program.

Smiling Gecko has partnered with Global Swiss Learning to launch a high-quality culinary education program, designed to provide young Cambodians with the skills needed for a sustainable future. Through this collaboration, the program combines international expertise with local knowledge to create lasting impact and improve chances for employability.

About the Opportunity

This role is part of a larger initiative aimed at equipping young Cambodians with the skills they need to build sustainable livelihoods along the lines of the “learning for earning” concept. After an initial familiarisation with the surroundings, you will work closely with the students and mentor at least 1 local trainer under a “train the trainer” concept, helping to build long-term local capacity.

About us

Smiling Gecko is a unique and holistic development project based in rural Cambodia. Founded by Swiss photographer Dr. h.c. Hannes Schmid, the organization focuses on lifting families out of poverty through sustainable and socially impactful initiatives. Our cluster project integrates various sectors, including agriculture, tourism, craftsmanship, industry, education, and vocational training, creating opportunities for local communities to thrive.

At the heart of our mission is the belief that economic and ecological sustainability go hand in hand. We provide families with dignified work opportunities while ensuring their children receive access to education and proper nutrition. Smiling Gecko’s efforts have directly impacted countless lives, providing individuals with the tools to achieve financial independence and build a better future. By joining us, you become part of a transformative journey that combines innovation, compassion, and cultural respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Training & Mentorship: Conduct hands-on culinary training sessions for students and mentor at least 1 local trainer to ensure knowledge transfer and sustainability.
• Recipe & Menu Planning: Develop and teach recipes that balance nutritional value, local preferences, and cost-efficiency.
• Standards & Hygiene: Instill high standards of food preparation, including HACCP principles and kitchen safety.
• Team Building: Foster a positive learning environment that encourages teamwork and creativity.
• Feedback & Reporting: Provide regular feedback to the students and trainers, and report progress to the NGO leadership.

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience as a chef or culinary trainer.
• Expertise in various cuisines, with an openness to adapting to local Cambodian ingredients and preferences.
• Strong teaching, mentoring, or training skills; previous experience in a similar setting is a plus.
• Passionate about intercultural exchange and respectful of local customs and traditions.
• Fluency in English
• Commitment to an assignment of at least 3-6 month assignment.

What We Offer

• A unique and fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a meaningful development project.
• Accommodation and meals provided on-site.
• Reimbursement for travel expenses.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young Cambodians and the local community.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter highlighting your experience and interest in this role to Thomas Hemschemeier.
hemschemeier@smilinggecko.ch

Smiling Gecko School Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia

Responsible to: The Director

Your tasks:

• You enjoy integrating IT resources into lessons together with teachers, developing concepts for them and implementing teaching ideas in collaboration with class and/or subject teachers.
• You will help to shape the media and IT sectors in a future-oriented manner.
• A high degree of flexibility, ability to work in a team and a sense of responsibility.
• Be familiar with ISTE Standards (International Standards for us of Technology in Education)

Education – Certification – Qualification:

• Primary certification/degree.
• Practical experiences teaching at kindergarten, primary and/or middle school levels.
• In addition: CAS (Computer at School) training in educational ICT support (PICTS)
• Extensive IT knowledge in macOS, iOS and Office 365.
• English level B2, C1 preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• Attractive salary with saving potential
• Salary tax: Paid by employer
• International Health Insurance: Paid by employer
• Work permit: Paid by employer
• Visa: Cambodia during working period, Paid by employer
• Living Cost: Food, accommodation, laundry, and cleaning services
• Shared transport: To-From Phnom Penh-Farm during the designated staff shuttle schedule and seating capacity.
• Moving Cost: Travel from point of origin and return Paid by Employer.

The Smiling Gecko School offers meaningful, exciting and challenging work conditions.
Note: Your employment as a PICTS can be supplemented with TICTS tasks (Technical ICT Support).

Please submit a letter of interest and CV including photo electronically in a PDF document to: Barbara Beaufait, Director
barbara@smilinggecko-cambodia.org

Contract: 1 year, renewable

Start date: August 1, 2025

Smiling Gecko School serves children who lack access to the foundational education they deserve to become fruitful global citizens. We are seeking a qualified, experienced Music Teacher. Smiling Gecko serves a provincial community by providing trades training to adults while educating the children with high-quality K-12 instruction that adheres to the Khmer national curriculum and international English standards. There are currently over 500 students from nursery to G8 and we will increase by 50 students each year. We are seeking teachers who are qualified and have a heart for our targeted demographic.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education
• PGCE or state-level teaching license (preferred).
• TESOL certification.
• Native English speaker or at least B2-C1 CEFR level.
• Experience teaching in the indicated disciplines.
• Love for children.
• Desire to elevate our students’ opportunities as global citizens.
  ***Video examples of leading performances and/or teaching sessions are very preferred***

Job Requirements:

• Design and implement Music/Choir curriculum, unit and lesson plans, grading and reporting guidelines in alignment with international learning standards.
• Educate students on the fundamental concepts of music theory such as rhythm, melody, pitch, and tempo.
• Conduct exercises like vocalization, harmonizing, singing, and playing musical instruments.
• Plan, prepare, and assess musical activities and performances, collaborating with colleagues on concerts and school events.
• Lead, instruct, and manage students in a variety of musical activities, including vocal warm-ups, vocal production, music theory, sight-reading, and performance.

Remuneration:

• Salary: $20,000 USD tax-free, net pay per annum. (savings potential 70%+)

Benefits:

• International Health insurance
• B-Visa Extension (For Expat Teachers)
• Work Permit (For Expat Teachers)
• Three meals per day
• Accommodation (dormitory room with private bathroom and air conditioning)
• Room cleaning service
• Laundry service
• Shuttle bus on weekends to Phnom Penh

Please submit letter of interest and CV to: barbara@smilinggecko-cambodia.org.

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Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique adventure? Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (www.smilinggecko.de). Thanks to the initiatives of the Swiss photographer Dr. h.c. Hannes Schmid, a cluster project is developing in the northern province of Kampong Chnang with various sectors in agriculture, tourism, crafts, industry, vocational training and school. Smiling Gecko helps families to move out of poverty and offers them opportunities to work on economically and environmentally sustainable projects that provide them with an income and support their children‘s education. Smiling Gecko is growing steadily and for our new bakery in the Smiling Gecko Food Processing Center in Cambodia we are regularly looking for

BAKERS / CONFECTIONERS

AS VOLUNTEER (FROM 6 MONTHS) OR WITH EXPAT EMPLOYMENT (FROM 1 YEAR)

YOUR MAIN TASKS

• Management of the bakery
• Coaching and training our local trainees and employees
• Testing new recipes
• Maintenance of the bakery with all appliances
• Bringing in marketing ideas in the selling of SGC products
• Cooperation with the management of the industrial kitchen
• Cooperation with the management of the Farmhouse kitchen
• Administrative tasks

WE EXPECT

• Qualification as baker / confectioner
• Qualified professional experience, experience as baker / confectioner and trainer
• Passion for the production of bread and baked goods
• Good knowledge of English
• Independent working method and resilience
• Social skills, sociability and flexibility
• Willingness to work as a team and train inquisitive young people with a great deal of empathy in your area of expertise
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Willingness to commit for at least 6 months

WE OFFER

• A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting
• Personal development opportunities and interdisciplinary support
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Volunteer compensation $ 250.-/month

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch

Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique adventure? For our social project in Cambodia, we are looking for a

MEAT SPECIALIST

FOR OUR BUTCHERY IN THE FOOD PROCESSING CENTER

Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (smilinggecko.ch). Thanks to the initiative of the Swiss photographer Dr. h.c. Hannes Schmid, a cluster project is developing in the northern province of Kampong Chnang with various sectors in agriculture, tourism, crafts, industry, vocational training and school. Smiling Gecko helps families to move out of poverty and offers them opportunities to work on economically and environmentally sustainable projects that provide them with an income and support their children‘s education. The Smiling Gecko butcher shop is a logical addition to the agricultural production chain set up by Smiling Gecko. It opened in December 2018 for the processing of pigs and poultry from the Smiling Gecko farms. The butcher shop sells meat to Farmhouse Smiling Gecko and the school canteen. It also supplies the market and of course the farm families. As is the case with all Smiling Gecko projects, the butcher shop offers apprenticeships for young Cambodians who wish to learn a trade. It is designed to provide work and training for up to ten local people.

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of the butchery
• Coaching and training our local trainees and employees
• Maintenance of the slaughterhouse with all appliances
• Bringing in marketing ideas in the selling of SGC products
• Cooperation with the management of the industrial kitchen
• Collaboration with the management of the pig and chicken farming
• Administrative tasks

WE EXPECT

• Completed training and professional experience as a meat specialist with experience in particular in the processing of chickens and pigs, possibly fish
• Further training in meat processing
• High communication skills, ambitious and innovative
• Experience in process management
• Leadership experience and assertiveness
• A team player, independent, ambitious and innovative
• Respect for the local culture
• Social skills, sociability and flexibility
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Very good knowledge of English
• Positive, winning personality
• Willingness to commit for at least 6 months (possibly longer)

WE OFFER

•  A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting
• Personal development opportunities and interdisciplinary support
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Volunteer compensation $ 250.-/month or compensation according to local conditions for expats (from 1 year)

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch

Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique adventure? We are currently looking for an experienced volunteer as

SPORTS TEACHER / FITNESS TRAINER

FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS, PREFERABLY LONGER

As an experienced sports teacher or trainer, you will support the Farmhouse hotel management in the development of tailormade fitness offers and sports activities for the guests and you will actively contribute to the training, supervision and support of the local staff. In addition, you will coach and train teachers at our Education Campus in Physical Education and assist the school management in creating its physical education curriculum.

Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (www.smilinggecko.ch). Thanks to the initiatives of the Swiss photographer Dr. h.c. Hannes Schmid, a cluster project is developing in the northern province of Kampong Chhnang with various sectors in agriculture, tourism, crafts, industry, vocational training and school. Smiling Gecko helps families to move out of poverty and offers them opportunities to work on economically and environmentally sustainable projects that provide them with an income and support their children‘s education. Among others, the overall project includes its own school with a soccer and basketball court as well as a boutique bungalow resort with 17 stilt houses, which are built in typical local style, a spacious swimming pool built with natural stones, yoga shala, massage center and beach volleyball court.

YOUR MAIN TASKS

• Carrying out workouts and training sessions in the fitness studio / gym
• Supervision and maintenance of the Vita Parcours
• Planning of jogging tracks
• Sports and fitness programs at our existing sports facilities- Water gymnastics in the 25 meter pool.- Beach Volleyball- Soccer- Basketball- Eventually yoga (not obligatory)
• Setting up sports programs for our students (1 to 6 grade)
• Development of sports programs for our guests and employees

WE EXPECT

• Several years of experience as a sports teacher, trainer or instructor for children and adults
• In-depth knowledge in the areas of fitness, wellness, sports and health
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Social competence and good communication skills
• Very good knowledge of English
• Punctuality, reliability and good organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to train others

WE OFFER

• A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting
• Personal development opportunities and interdisciplinary support
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Volunteer compensation $ 250.-/month
• Duration: By arrangement (approx. 6 months)

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr. Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch

Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique adventure? Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (www.smilinggecko.de). Thanks to the initiatives of the Swiss photographer Dr. h.c. Hannes Schmid, a cluster project is developing in the northern province of Kampong Chhnang with various sectors in agriculture, tourism, crafts, industry, vocational training and school. Smiling Gecko helps families to move out of poverty and offers them opportunities to work on economically and environmentally sustainable projects that provide them with an income and support their children‘s education. Smiling Gecko is growing steadily and for the metal works within the Smiling Gecko Project in Cambodia, we are regularly looking for experienced

BLACKSMITHS / METAL WORKERS

AS VOLUNTEERS (FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS, PREFERABLY LONGER) 

The Benevol has the primary responsibility of supporting the team at the Smiling Gecko Cambodia Facility Management Department which includes supervision, training, support and assistance.  He is working closely with the team to ensure that the assigned tasks at the Facility Management Department run smoothly and effectively. The Blacksmith role includes operational responsibilities under the direct management of the Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director. He will be working closely and liaising with all SGC Program Departments and Vocational Training to ensure forging and repairing activities meet construction needs.

YOUR MAIN TASKS

• Responsible for the education and training of young Cambodians on Welding skills
• Implementation, development and updating of welding work
• Forging and repairing of metal goods and machine structural equipment including machinery for agriculture, carpentry, fish farming and other departments
• Planning and improvement for SGC Welding projects, including workspaces, required materials and tools, etc.
• Drawing of plans for metal construction buildings and other facilities
• Monitoring of the business operations, targets and planning
• Ensuring financial accountability and sustainability
• Development  and improvement of the existing curriculum, training plan and other supporting documents, together with the FM Manager and the SGC Vocational Training Department
•  Documentation of the type of repair or fabrication of tools or machine components performed and daily activity report records
• Other tasks as assigned by direct supervisor

WE EXPECT 

• Completed education and qualified professional experience as a Blacksmith / metal worker
• Flexibility, initiative and ability to work in the project team
• Social skills, sociability, flexibility and cultural awareness
• Independent working method and resilience
• Very good knowledge of English
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Willingness to commit for at least 6 months 

WE OFFER

• A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting
• Personal development opportunities and interdisciplinary support
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Volunteer compensation $ 250.-/month 

EXECUTION

• as of now / regularly

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr.  Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch

Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique adventure? For our carpentry workshop, we are regularly looking for volunteers who can share their experience and skills for at least half a year, as 

CARPENTER OR GRADUATE 

FROM THE WOOD SECTOR BSC WOOD ENGINEERING OR CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (www.smilinggecko.de). As part of the overall project, the Smiling Gecko carpentry started operation in 2016. This operation has created additional jobs and apprenticeships for currently 30 young Cambodians. The car-pentry carries out work on the cluster site, thus reducing the original costs and the maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure. In particular, the carpentry undertakes a wide range of tasks in the construction of the future Smiling Gecko School. It also offers its services externally and thus generates additional income for the entire project on site. 

YOUR MAIN TASKS

You will assist the carpentry manager 

• in the training of the trainees and in other projects (construction, interior fittings, furniture production, etc).
• in developing the infrastructure of our school, where the main focus is on the production of wooden frames for the school buildings. 

WE EXPECT

• Completed education and qualified professional experience as a carpenter, Certified Technician or BSc Wood Engineering
• Willingness to work in a team and train inquisitive young people with lots of empathy in your area of expertise
• Flexibility, initiative and ability to work in the project team
• Social skills, sociability, flexibility and cultural awareness
• Independent working methodology and resilience
• Very good knowledge of English
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Willingness to commit for at least 6 months

WE OFFER

• A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting in a carpentry workshop of 800m2 and 30 employees
• Participation in the construction of an innovative modular school model with school buildings and teacher dormitories
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Volunteer compensation of $250.-/month

AVAILABILITY

• immediate / ongoing

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr.Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch

Would you like to support our holistic development project in Cambodia and fulfill your interest in experiencing a unique
adventure? Smiling Gecko is a unique development project in rural Cambodia (www.smilinggecko.de). As part of the overall project, the
Smiling Gecko carpentry started operation in 2016. The new op-eration has created additional jobs and apprenticeships for
currently 30 young Cambodians. The carpentry carries out work on the cluster site, thus reducing the original costs and the
maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure. In particular, the carpentry undertakes a wide range of tasks in the
construction of the future Smiling Gecko School. It also offers its services externally and thus generates additional income for
the entire project on site. For the management of our carpentry workshop in Cambodia we are looking for a

MASTER CARPENTER

FROM THE WOOD SECTOR BSC WOOD ENGINEERING OR CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN

YOUR MAIN TASKS

• Management of the Smiling Gecko carpentry workshop
• Training and Vocational Training of our local apprentices and employees
• Planning and budgeting of various carpentry projects (construction), interior finishing, kitchen and furniture production
• Significant participation in the expansion of our Education Campus
• Responsible for the carpentry budget
• Responsibility for the maintenance of the carpentry with all machines
• Contribution of marketing ideas for the sale of additional wood products
• Administrative tasks

 WE EXPECT

• Completed education and qualified professional experience as a master carpenter, Certified Technician or BSc Wood Engineering
• Experience in the training of apprentices in carpentry
• Willingness to work in a team and train inquisitive young people with lots of empathy in your area of expertise
• Flexibility, initiative and ability to work in the project team
• Social skills, sociability, flexibility and cultural awareness
• Independent working methodology and resilience
• Very good knowledge of English
• Enjoying work in an intercultural context
• Willingness to commit for at least 1 year (preferably longer)

WE OFFER

• A challenging task in an innovative development project
• A diverse and interesting function in an incredibly exciting setting in a carpentry workshop of 800m2
• Responsibility for up to 30 employees/trainees
• Participation in the construction of an innovative modular school design with school buildings and teacher dormitories
• Personal development opportunities and interdisciplinary support
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Accommodation and meals on site
• Compensation according to local conditions for expats (from 1 year)

If you would like to use your experience and knowledge for a good cause and would like to take on responsibility in an innovative, international development aid project, please send your application, including your curriculum vitae and motivation letter to Smiling Gecko Switzerland, Mr.Thomas Hemschemeier, info@smilinggecko.ch