Junior Advisor for SEACAI
Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
- Assisting the provision of technical advice on climate protection, air quality, and the mitigation of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) to government partners and other key stakeholders.
- Supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of agreed project activities in close cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, the ASEAN Secretariat, and other regional and bilateral cooperation projects.
- Contributing to the design and implementation of demonstration pilots addressing open burning and improved management of agricultural and waste residues in Cambodia.
- Supporting the development and implementation of regional knowledge-sharing platforms and capacity-building activities, including contributions to the SLCP Knowledge Hub.
- Drafting Terms of Reference (ToR), Concept Notes, briefing notes, and background documents for project activities, partner engagement, and expert assignments.
- Assisting in the development of communication materials, such as articles, visuals, and social media content, to document and promote project activities and results.
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and knowledge management processes in line with GIZ standards.
- Representing the project during technical workshops, stakeholder consultations, and study visits, including regular national and regional travel.
- Collaborating closely with the SEACAI regional team and the GIZ ASEAN team in Cambodia to ensure timely information exchange and coherence across country and regional activities.
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the Principal Advisor of SEACAI, the Senior Technical Advisor, or the GIZ Cambodia Management Team.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Initial professional or academic experience (e.g. internships, thesis, or up to 3 years of work experience) related to air pollution, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), or climate change mitigation, ideally in the agricultural or waste sector.
- Familiarity with air quality monitoring techniques, including the use of satellite-based data and ground-based reference stations.
- Basic understanding of the environmental, health, and climate impacts of SLCPs and their relevance to policy and development in the Southeast Asian context.
- Demonstrated interest or prior experience in working with government institutions, development organizations, or multi-stakeholder environmental initiatives.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documents, reports, and presentations.
- Excellent command of English and Khmer (spoken and written).
- Strong interpersonal skills, openness to feedback, and a high level of self-initiative and cultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to travel within Cambodia and across the ASEAN region as required.
