Consultant for the 2026 National Report to the UNCCD
- Career Category: Consultancies
- Location: Phnom Penh
Summary
Project: GEF Support to the 2026 UNCCD National Reporting Process
Duration: 12 Months
Objective
To engage a qualified consultant to lead the institutional capacity building and development of Cambodia’s 2026 UNCCD National Report, ensuring technical accuracy, inclusivity, and timely submission through the UNCCD PRAIS system.
Scope of Work
The consultant will:
- Institutional Capacity Development
- National Report Compilation
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Drafting the Report
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Finalization & Submission
Deliverables
- Inception report with methodology and timeline.
- Training reports by topic/session.
- Draft national report
- Workshop report summarizing stakeholder validation.
- Final national report submitted to UNCCD
Duration
April 2026 – Mar 2027 (12 months), aligned with UNCCD reporting deadlines.
Eligibility
- Qualifications
- Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
- Familiarity with GIS, data management, and PRAIS tools.
- Proven experience with UNCCD reporting, GEF projects, or international environmental frameworks.
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent use of the English language – both spoken and written; and
- Ability to deliver within the proposed work plan.
- Relevant Experiences
- Demonstrated experience in providing consultations and policy recommendations to governmental institutions.
- Proven track record in developing national land use and land cover change reports.
- Extensive expertise in applying GIS tools for data collection, spatial analysis, and reporting.
- Strong experience in facilitating high-level discussions and consultations with government officials and other stakeholders.
