Sophannak Chorn
Policy Economist-General Department of Policy at Ministry of Economy and Finance- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Khmer Native or bilingual proficiency
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Audi Go
Sophannak is a great team mate and his invaluable insights, pro-activeness, excellent presentation skills were a great asset to the team. I would definitely collaborate with him again given an opportunity.
Audi Go
Sophannak is a great team mate and his invaluable insights, pro-activeness, excellent presentation skills were a great asset to the team. I would definitely collaborate with him again given an opportunity.
Audi Go
Sophannak is a great team mate and his invaluable insights, pro-activeness, excellent presentation skills were a great asset to the team. I would definitely collaborate with him again given an opportunity.
Audi Go
Sophannak is a great team mate and his invaluable insights, pro-activeness, excellent presentation skills were a great asset to the team. I would definitely collaborate with him again given an opportunity.
Credentials
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Galileo Master Certificate on completion of the Renewable Energy Management and Finance Course
Renewable Energy InstituteJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Electricity Economics
Infocus InternationalMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ministry of Economy and Finance
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Policy Economist-General Department of Policy
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Feb 2019 - Present
- Prepared and provided advice to the ministry management on the draft of the National Policy for Construction Development; - Supported and conducted a research study on strategic framework on energy sector development in Cambodia to propose short- and medium-term policy intervention options to support industrial development; - Provided advice to MEF management for developing and formulating policy/measure intervention options on issues related to 1.) Promoting industrial zone development, 2.) The post Covid-19 recovery plan, and 3.) Policy-budget linkage implementation; - Coordinated and organized a series of meetings and workshops with relevant government agencies, development partners, and private sector for policy discussion and dialogue on energy sector strategic framework, skill development, tax system reform, revenue mobilization strategy, and tax incentive; - Supported and consolidated the action plan, M&E framework, and M&E reports for implementation of the revenue mobilization strategy; - Prepared economic update reports for MEF management on emerging micro and macroeconomic issues related to labor law amendments and the new electricity tariff structure for promoting industrial production, carbon credit and neutrality; - Provided inputs and comments on the draft of socio-economic related reports, government strategies and policies, legislative documents and amendments; - Prepared aide memoirs and speeches and provided inputs to questions to support MEF senior management and the Prime Minister; - Handled high-level English-Khmer and Khmer-English translation of a series of strategic and policy documents, aid memoires, talking points, and speeches; and - Supported the director and chief of Economic Policy Division in developing the digital economy and society framework. Show less
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Royal University of Phnom Penh
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lecturer and researcher (Economics)-Department of International Studies
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2019
Courses offered: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade Theory and Policy, Industrial Policy, and International Political Economy - Designed course syllabuses, prepared class activities, and conducted research for effective teaching and tutorial techniques; - Conducted extensive studies and provided lectures to junior and senior students; - Supervised and assessed students on their theses, research projects, and academic development; - Consulted students on appropriate reading, learning materials, and their career path; - Consulted the head of the Department of International Studies on international economics curriculum design; - Established healthy relationships with students and faculty to create a quality and friendly learning environment; - Conducted, led, and published economic and trade related research studies on determinants of trade connectivity between Cambodia and China and impact of foreign capital inflow on economic growth of developing countries; and - Assisted in a Greater Mekong Sub-Region Research Network’s research project on, “Negotiating the Labor Market in Cambodia: Youth, Inequality and Transitions into Working Life.” Show less
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(Former) VisionFund Cambodia - Currently WB Finance Cambodia
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Research and Business Development Officer
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
- Coordinated in research project plans including preparing variety of questionnaires, budgeting, timeframe, research methodology, sampling, logistic, and data entry database; - Recruited enumerators and trained the research team on research instruments used in data collection; - Led and facilitated the Focus Group Discussions, Direct Interviews, and In-Depth Interviews in field surveys; - Analyzed data and developed full research reports on Market Survey for Area Expansion, Client Satisfaction Survey, Client Exit Survey, Impact Assessment, MFI market analysis; - Developed the first version of the Research Guideline for VisionFund Cambodia; - Identified the microfinance industry through secondary data searching; - Participated the Product Development team in conducting the surveys regarding credit product demand; - Regularly monitored and analyzed monthly management reports and updated other reports related to Company’s operations; - Presented and updated the research findings to management team; and - Carried out necessary roles in assisting the Business Development team. Show less
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Part-Time Teacher of English
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Jan 2008 - Jul 2011
• Prepared lesson plan and conducted necessary research for effective teaching techniques. • Created healthy relationships with students and faculty to create a quality and friendly learning environment. • Consulted clients about appropriate reading and learning materials. • Managed and facilitated classroom activities to enable students maximize their learning capacities. • Facilitated management team in organizing the school events. • Monitored and accessed students’ work and performance. • Invigilated students during examinations. • Provided encouragement and self-development related speech to students via tutorial/pastoral work. • Assisted management team in administrative and academic work. Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2015
University of International Business and Economics
Master’s Degree, Applied Economics -
2008 - 2012
University of Cambodia
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature -
2007 - 2011
Royal University of Law and Economics
Bachelor’s Degree, Economic Development
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