Librarian - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia

Long-term contract
Localisation Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No remote
From 0 to 10 yrs of exp.
Posted on 09-10-2026

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Job Responsibilities & Duties

  • Plan, budget, implement, and oversee library programs and daily operations to support students and ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
  • Maintain an effective, welcoming, and engaging library environment that promotes learning, research, and information literacy among users.
  • Encourage students to use the library regularly.
  • Help children who need to find books
  • Assist in creating and implementing Library policies and procedures.
  • Maintain student data, ensure all data is accurate, and update it regularly.
  • Order books, journals, and other resources and making sure all users can access library resources
  • Prepare reports and documentation for the library activities to school principal
  • Provide feedback on challenges and suggest improvements.
  • Manage classifying and labelling books and materials in a library
  • Ensure library facilities, resources, and equipment are clean, safe, well-organized, and attractive to provide a positive user experience.
  • Organize and facilitate reading sessions, storytelling, reading days, and literacy-promoting activities
  • Support and cooperate with teachers and school staff in conducting reading programs, storytelling, and literacy activities.
  • Contribute to the professional growth and continuous improvement of library, collaboration, and participation in professional development activities.
  • Respect child rights, privacy, and school policies while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive reading environment for all students.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

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Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a related field is preferred

Skills & Knowledge:General & Technical Skills

  • Previous experience in education, library management, or community projects (an advantage).
  • Ability to use Microsoft office (Word, Excel & power point).
  • Basic of management information system (MIS) is a plus and
  • Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and community stakeholders.

Soft Skills

  • Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Good understanding of procurement procedures
  • Passion for reading and supporting children's education.
  • Teamwork and good collaboration.
  • Ability Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to project needs.
  • Creativity in engaging children in reading.
  • Commitment to project goals and deadline
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to child and youth rights, safeguarding, and ethical practice.
  • Willingness to learn, reflect, adapt, and improve practice.
  • Be awarded of PSHEA (prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) guidelines and is obliged to follow SOS regulation on Child and Youth Safeguarding, PSHEA and Code of Conduct.
  • Be committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia

We build families for children in need, help them shape their futures, and share in their communities' development.

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  • Nonprofit organization
  • Between 250 and 2000 employees
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