National Gender Safeguard Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Social Work, Advisor / Individual Consultant, Rural development, Capacity development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Expected Places of Travel: Cambodia's 4 coastal provinces
Duration: 1-year contract with possible extension up to the end of the project
Expected Start Date: After Signing of the Contract and upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Specific tasks include:
- The candidate shall review and confirm that actions and activities specified in the Gender Action Plan (GAP) are implemented, monitored, and reported and comply with ADB's relevant policies and their design and monitoring framework
- Support the design and inclusion of gender engagement, inclusiveness and responsive elements are included within the planning and implementation of the KE work program
- Ensure that the SCMF GAP is fully understood by KE staff and its program partners
- Provide GAP training as required with KE staff, KE implementation partners, and the local enterprises participating in the business incubator
- Review all enterprise business plans to ensure alignment and contribution to the GAP
- Design a gender disaggregated data collection and monitoring system for the KE work plan, and the implementation of KLE support enterprises
- Collect sex-disaggregated data to monitor progress in achieving targets for the GAP
- Integrate activities and targets of GAP into the project's annual work plan & budget
- Prepare and report the GAP monitoring and included in the project's progress report
- Work closely with other gender specialists at ADB and the SCMF IAs/EAs for the implementation of the project
- Assist IA in preparing the section on the GAP of semi-annual and annual reports
- Advise Implementing Agency (IA) staff on project-related gender issues
- Perform other relevant gender-related duties
- The consultant will deliver:
- Gender Action Plan (GAP) Implementation Report: Regular progress reports confirming that all GAP activities are implemented, monitored, and compliant with ADB's policies and design and monitoring framework.
- Gender Mainstreaming Plan A documented plan integrating gender engagement, inclusiveness, and responsive elements into KE's work program planning and implementation.
- GAP Orientation and Training Materials Training modules and workshop materials delivered to KE staff, implementation partners, and local enterprises participating in the business incubator to ensure full understanding of the GAP.
- Enterprise Business Plan Review Reports Written assessments of all enterprise business plans confirming alignment and contribution to the GAP objectives.
- Gender-Disaggregated Data Collection and Monitoring System A designed and system for collecting and tracking sex-disaggregated data across KE's work plan and supported enterprises.
- Sex-Disaggregated Data Reports Periodic data reports monitoring progress toward GAP targets .
- Annual Work Plan and Budget with GAP Integration A consolidated annual work plan and budget document with GAP activities and targets fully embedded.
- Semi-Annual and Annual Progress Reports (GAP Section) Timely contributions to the project's semi-annual and annual reports, specifically covering GAP monitoring and progress.
- Technical Advisory Notes Written or verbal guidance provided to the Implementing Agency (IA) staff on project-related gender issues as they arise.
- Coordination and Liaison Records Documentation of coordination activities with ADB gender specialists and other SCMF Implementing/Executing Agencies to support cohesive project implementation.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Degree
- Master's Degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, International Development, Development Studies, or any related/relevant field of study
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional experience in social and gender research, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and financial management.
- Solid knowledge of gender issues in Cambodia and the broader regional context.
- Proven experience as a gender safeguards specialist or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of gender equality, women's rights, and gender-responsive programming.
- Experience in applying gender analysis methodologies and mainstreaming gender considerations into projects and programs.
- Preferred experience in assignments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEi).
- Familiarity with international frameworks and conventions on gender equality, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
- Experience presenting technical content to external audiences through conferences, workshops, or webinars.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and facilitate discussions on sensitive gender-related topics.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, with familiarity with ADB (Asian Development Bank) abbreviations and terminology.
- Proficiency in project management, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor gender-focused initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in relevant computer applications and software, including Google Workspace, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other related tool.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex gender-related challenges.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed for project-related activities.
National Social Safeguards Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Social Work, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Expected Places of Travel: Cambodia's 4 coastal provinces
Duration: 1-year contract with possible extension up to the end of the project
Expected Start Date: After Signing of the Contract and upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
The consultant will be part of the KE/PMU and will support the implementing all social safeguards related activities in the SCMF project. The KE/PMU supported by the consultant will ensure social safeguards for projects are complied with in accordance with ADB Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS, 2009).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Specific tasks include :
- Assessing and categorizing the proposed investment and enterprise business models to ensure compliance with the SCMF safeguard frameworks and ADB safeguard policy. Each investment proposal will have its safeguard categorization prepared by the consultant and complied with the SCMF frameworks and the Project Administration Manual.
- The consultant will prepare the initial assessments to be confirmed by ADB and the findings include the safeguard compliance and the proposed safeguard monitoring and reporting for all enterprises applying for seed funds.
- The consultant will conduct site visits and field-based due diligence on social safeguards to confirm the applicant’s feasibility and business plan data
- Prepare or contribute to the environmental and social safeguard documents including assessment and reports for semiannual and annual project-wide reporting of safeguards implementation and the monitoring of safeguard implementation and compliance to the management of KE and for the SCMF reporting to ADB and the Government Project Management Unit in FIA
- During implementation of each successful business plan the consultant will undertake and report the monitoring of social safeguards policy compliance of ADB projects during implementation
- Liaise with the ADB on all safeguards-related matters, and secure ADB approval of social due diligence reports including proactively responding to issues within the application and during implementation. The consultant will be responsible for informing KE at the earliest possible moment any safeguard issues and recommend remedial actions and report these directly to the management of KE, FiA and ADB.
- Capacity building and training on safeguard implementations and requirements to the relevant stakeholders and support the establishment of project specific GRM
- Perform other relevant safeguards-related duties as required, including responding to the ADB supervision and safeguard review missions.
- The consultant will deliver:
- Inception Report and Workplan
- Social Safeguard Categorization Assessments for Enterprise Business Models
- Social Due Diligence Reports (SDDRs)
- Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Establishment Report
- Capacity Building Training Reports
- Semiannual Safeguard Monitoring Reports
- Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
- Annual Safeguard Implementation Report
- A preliminary screening of the proposed grant program against ADB's ESF/SPS requirements, recommending a risk classification and identifying which social safeguard standards are likely triggered.
- A concise assessment of potential social impacts on beneficiary SMEs and affected coastal communities, covering vulnerable groups (ethnic minorities, women-led enterprises, informal operators).
- Documentation of any pre-application consultations conducted with target beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders, demonstrating early engagement consistent with ADB's participation and disclosure requirements.
- Drafting the social safeguards sections of the application itself — including risk classification justification, impact mitigation measures, proposed grievance redress approach, and social inclusion commitments.
- A final review memo confirming the completed application is aligned with applicable ADB social safeguard requirements, flagging any residual risks or conditions ADB may raise during appraisal.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in social science related to socio-economic development, rural development, or resource management
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Specialization in social safeguards policy is necessary
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in social impact assessment, project administration, or related areas.
- Proven experience in conducting social impact assessments (SIA) and implementing safeguard policies in compliance with ADB SPS (2009) standards.
- Experience in assessing project proposals, identifying social risks, categorizing risks, and developing mitigation strategies using policies, checklists, and tools.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing comprehensive Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and/or risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience in preparing in-depth safeguard assessments, monitoring reports, and compliance documentation.
- Experience presenting technical content to external audiences through conference presentations, workshops, or webinars.
- Knowledge and experience in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of ADBs IR and IP policies and requirements, as well community participation framework specified in the SCMF PAM.
- Proven ability to identify, assess, and monitor environmental and social risks in project proposals.
- Skilled in providing capacity building training, detailed safeguard assessments and preparing monitoring/compliance reports.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, with familiarity with ADB abbreviations and terminology.
- Advanced proficiency in relevant computer applications and software, including Google Workspace, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other related tools.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed for project-related activities.
National Financial Management Specialist
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Business Administration, Banking / Finance, Accounting
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Expected Places of Travel: Cambodia's 4 coastal provinces
Duration: 2-year contract with possible extension up to the end of the project
Expected Start Date: After Signing of the Contract and upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Specific Tasks:
- Train KE staff and ensure KE’s compliance with financial management requirements in accordance with the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Prepare and/or update the supplementary financial management manual (SFMM) for project activities under KE, which includes necessary internal control procedures for KE activities, specific processes to ensure timely preparation of the annual work plan and budget, procedures to monitor the budget and templates for monthly/quarterly and annual project financial reporting
- Set up the chart of accounts (COA), which is aligned with the SCMF’s COA, in the accounting software Sage50 following the project’s cost categories applicable to KE in PAM, SOP and SFMM for all funding sources to enable timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting.
- Monitor and perform monthly reconciliations and annual financial closing
- Develop financial assessment templates for the business incubator, covering operational budgeting, reporting, and capital investment appraisal, and review all financial aspects of business plans and grant applications, providing formal assessments with recommendations for any data gaps or analytical deficiencies. Provide trainings to KE staff to address the deficiencies as needed.
- Support the timely implementation, monitor/reporting of the financial management timebound action plan progress applicable to KE under the project in the project’s quarterly progress report and during supervision missions
- Develop the financial measurement criteria, monitoring mechanism and reporting template to evaluate the financial viability of the SMEs incubated and their performance as required by the project
- Support the project manager with monitoring and reporting to the project executing agency and ADB following the overall SCMF financial management and reporting requirements
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and yearly actual vs budget vs rolling forecast result analysis including financial forecasts from KE partners
- Perform and train relevant KE staff on monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations (bank accounts, investments, prepaids/prepayment, deposits etc.)
- Support KE during internal and external audit engagements, identify timebound action plans and support KE to timely resolve audit issues and findings.
- Review Purchase Requisition Form (PRF) and check budget line
- Prepare any ad hoc reports as required
- Other assigned tasks in the project
- The consultant will deliver:
- Financial Management Manual and Compliance Report — SFMM update + staff training documentation
- Chart of Accounts (COA) Setup Report — Sage50 configuration aligned with SCMF/PAM/SOP
- Monthly Financial Reconciliation Reports — Bank reconciliations + actual vs. budget analysis`
- Quarterly Financial Progress Reports — Expenditure summaries + timebound action plan updates
- Business Incubator Financial Assessment Framework — Budgeting tools + formal reviews of business plans/grant applications
- SME Financial Viability Monitoring Reports — Performance tracking for incubated enterprises
- Annual Financial Closing and Audit Support Report — Year-end closing + audit findings and resolution
- Ad Hoc Reports and Purchase Requisition Reviews — PRF checks + any additional reports requested
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in financial management, business administration, accounting, finance or another related field
Work History:
- Professional experience in financial management, accounting, finance and operations management for 6 years as a minimum
- At least of relevant experience under externally funded projects in Cambodia for 3 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Relevant international accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is required.
- Experience in managing financial management systems, planning and budgeting processes and procedures, project accounting and financial reporting in Cambodia, and relevant compliance requirements in Cambodia.
- Familiarity with the Standards Operating Procedures issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance is required
- Experience in capacity building and training delivery is preferred.
- Ability to assess and review financial investment appraisal.
- Excellent English communication, writing and negotiation skills, particularly in challenging situations or during policy transitions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team with varying expertise, skills, and objectives.
- Proven track record of setting priorities, multitasking, and maintaining accuracy while meeting deadlines.
Soft Skills
- High level of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the organization's mission and values.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- No previous performance issues in any ADB-funded projects and must have no other contractual obligations
