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Position Vacant: Country Manager

Heritage Watch International (HWI) is seeking a Country Manager to oversee its operations in Cambodia. HWI has been operational in Cambodia since 2003 and works to preserve Cambodia’s cultural heritage which has come under increasing threat.
We are seeking a self-motivated individual who can work without a great deal of supervision and someone who is proactive. The position requires fluency in Khmer and English and ability in French would be an asset. The successful candidate will;

· Be a Cambodian National
· Have a tertiary-level degree preferably in field related to heritage,
· Experience in heritage/culture sector with at least three-years project management experience,
· Proven experience in community development would be an advantage,
· Be well-presented and able to work independently,
· Have experience in the culture/heritage sector,
· Possess fluency in English with good writing skills,
· Have experience in developing projects and grant writing,
· Be able to organize training workshops,
· Critically analyse and present data,
· Possess computer skills,
· Have knowledge of government procedures
· Be prepared to relocate to Siem Reap if necessary

Please send a resume, in English, with contact information for three references to:

Dougald O’Reilly, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Wat Bo theft

Koh Santepheap Daily reported on January 10th, 2013:

Artifacts stolen from Reach Bo pagoda

Siem Reap province: Several pre-Angkorian artifacts dating back even to the years BC, and made of gold and bronze, and displayed in the Rajabo pagoda, Siem Reap provincial town for tourists to see, were stolen last night.

Pich Sam-ol, deputy chief of police administration post in Sala Komroek commune, said on January 10 that more than one person might have broken into the building, opened the cabinets displaying the artifacts, and took them away from 9 pm to midnight, January 9, 2013. He also said that the number of artifacts was not known yet and only the pagoda committee knew the number. There were in all 19 cabinets holding artifacts for daily display in the pagoda.

According to the chief monks Pin Sem and Sirey Sovannor, who helped collect artifacts after the war ended, the artifacts include 3 pairs of wristlets made of bronze, 5 pairs of earrings plated with gold, 1 bronze pendant, 2 bronze finger rings, and 1 pair of bronze Kav (ceremonial earrings).

He also said that according to the archeologists from the National Museum in Phnom Penh, those priceless artifacts date back to pre-Ankorian period and BC periods. Koh Santepheap Daily will publish more details about this. Radio FM 87.75, Phnom Penh and Radio FM 87.5, Battambang will broadcast information related to this incident as well.

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Two New Board Members for Heritage Watch

Heritage Watch is pleased to announce that two new members have been appointed to its Board of Governors. Mr Kong Vireak is the Director of the National Museum of Cambodia and a well-regarded academic. H. E. Dr Hang Poeu is the Deputy Director General of the APSARA Authority and an expert in hydrology and long been involved in heritage issues in Cambodia and especially the Siem Reap region.

We welcome our new Board members and look forward to a long and fruitful cooperation.

Mr Kent Davis, has, for personal reasons, stepped down from the Board to join our Advisory Board. Heritage Watch is very grateful for all the hard work Kent put in over the years and we look forward to drawing on his vast resources of contacts and knowledge as an Advisory Board Member.

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Jarai Graves Destroyed

The Phnom Penh Post reports on recent destruction of minority groups graves in the Northeast of Cambodia;
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013010760657/National/indigenous-graveyard-razed.html

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Walking area in Historic District proposed

The Phnom Penh Post reports on a proposed plan to have a pedestrian only area in the Historic part of Phnom Penh, a great idea!
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013011460756/Lifestyle/phnom-penh-s-historic-quarter-to-go-pedestrian.html

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