National Consultant to Train and Support 20 Public Buildings and 10 Education Establishments to Phase out SUP by 2030
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: N/A
Cluster/Project: Promoting Circular Solutions for the Food and Beverage Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia (Plastic F&B)
Post Level: Specialist
Contract Type: National Individual Consultant
Duty Station: The Department of Green Economy (DGE) of the Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Expected Place of Travel: N/A
Contract Duration: 60 working days from September 2026 to December 2026. Subject to identification in the Inception Report and Methodology, following consultations with MOE and UNDP.
Scope of Work
This output (2.2.3) focuses on supporting targeted 20 government buildings and 10 education establishments to phase out SUP by 2030 through capacity building, practical guideline implementation, and installments of water dispensers, including campaigns and public engagements. Working under the strategic guidance of MOE, the National Consultant will undertake the following:
- Develop an inception report establishing the methodology, work plan, and tools for engaging the 30 targeted institutions, including a site assessment questionnaire and training schedule across Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk.
- Deliver 2 days of capacity building training to institutional focal points using the Output 2.2.1 training manual, supported by outreach materials and pre- and post-training evaluations to measure knowledge gain.
- Conduct site assessments at all 30 targeted institutions to evaluate infrastructure readiness and produce recommendations for water dispenser installations.
- Submit a consolidated final report covering site assessment findings, training impact, lessons learned, and proposed follow-up actions for MOE consideration.
The detailed deliverables and key tasks include:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliverable 1: Inception Report
- This deliverable establishes the methodology, timeline, and tools for engaging the 30 targeted institutions. It sets the foundation for a coordinated rollout of training and site assessment activities. The national consultant will:
- Review the Output 2.2.1 guideline and training manual to confirm alignment with training content and adapt materials where necessary for government and education audiences.
- Map the 20 public buildings and 10 education establishments, confirm institutional focal points, and establish a coordination mechanism with MOE for rollout.
- Identify and assess the educational materials, SUP-related communication needs, and printing requirements of targeted institutions to inform outreach preparation.
- Develop a site assessment questionnaire and checklist to evaluate existing infrastructure, operational readiness, and suitability for water dispenser installations.
- Draft a detailed work plan and training schedule covering targeted institutions across Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk.
- Submit the inception report to MOE and PMU for review and approval before proceeding to subsequent deliverables.
- Deliverable 2: Site Assessment and Final Evaluation Report
- This deliverable consolidates infrastructure assessment findings and overall training impact into a single final report. It provides the evidence base for procurement and installation decisions and captures lessons learned to inform future scale-up. The national consultant will:
- Conduct site assessments at all 30 targeted institutions using the questionnaire and checklist developed under Deliverable 1, evaluating infrastructure conditions, water access, and readiness for water dispenser installations.
- Facilitate a closing working group meeting with targeted ministries to present assessment findings, surface opportunities and constraints, and agree on recommended next steps.
- Revise the training manual to reflect feedback, gaps, and limitations observed during training delivery, and submit the updated version to MOE.
- Produce a consolidated site assessment and final evaluation report, including installation recommendations by institution, training impact findings, and proposed follow-up actions for MOE consideration.
- Deliverable 3 and 4: Lead and Provide 2 Days of Capacity Building Trainings
- This deliverable documents the delivery of training sessions and outreach activities to targeted institutions, demonstrating how participating organizations are equipped to apply the SUP phase-out guideline in their operations. The national consultant will:
- Facilitate a preparatory working group meeting with focal points from targeted ministries and education establishments to align on training objectives, logistics, and institutional roles.
- Deliver 2 days of capacity building training using the Output 2.2.1 training manual, adapting content and facilitation approaches to the needs and contexts of government and education participants.
- Distribute and contextualize educational materials, SUP awareness tools, and printed outreach resources tailored to each institution type.
- Administer pre- and post-training evaluations to assess shifts in participants' knowledge and understanding of SUP phase-out practices and circular alternatives.
- Compile and submit a training report to MOE summarizing delivery, participation, outreach reach, and key observations from the sessions.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in specific academic background related to social and related communication.
Work History:
- Experience with environmental management and policy development for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience in coordination and working with the multi-stakeholders
- Experience and understanding of government/project’s administration and financial tasks/system, especially procurement procedure.
- Experience in liaising with the government, CSOs, and the private sector in the waste and hospitality sectors.
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication, facilitating, networking, negotiations, and writing.Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
Soft Skills
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Flexibility and availability to travel to the target provinces
