National Land Management And Urban Planning Consultant
- Career Category: Land Management, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Specialist will support the PMU and Program Manager in strengthening urban planning and land use management at national and subnational levels, with a focus on integrating climate resilience, inclusive development, and digital planning tools. The Specialist will work in close coordination with the Program Implementation Assistance Consultant (PIAC), service provider to upgrade the Spatial Land Use Platform (SLUP) and the consultancy firm in charge of improving the regulatory and policy frameworks to support more efficient and climate-resilient urban planning and land use management, and liaise with relevant departments within MLMUPC. The Specialist may be required to conduct field visits as needed.
If currently employed by the government, the candidate must take unpaid leave of absence from their position prior to signing the contract. However, the candidate shall not be hired by the same government agency in which they were employed immediately before taking leave.
- Coordinate regularly with the consultancy firm in charge of developing the proposed spatial and land use plans and the PIAC.
- Review existing national and subnational land use and urban development plans, policies, regulations, and institutional arrangements.
- In coordination with the consultant firm to be recruited, support the development or revision of land use and urban development plans in selected cities and districts, ensuring alignment with national planning frameworks and climate-resilient urban development principles.
- Provide technical input to the formulation of spatial and zoning plans, including preparation of planning maps and identification of priority areas for development or protection.
- Contribute to reviewing and updating Ministry’s Decision No. 52 on Coloring Standards and Map Legend for All Levels Spatial Plan in Cambodia dated 28th June 2007.
- Coordinate with the consultancy firm and the SLUP service provider to ensure accurate and timely integration of urban planning and land use data into the platform.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations with provincial departments, municipalities, and other relevant agencies to support inclusive and participatory planning processes.
- Provide recommendations for institutional and policy improvements to strengthen land use management and urban planning systems, including legal and regulatory reform where appropriate.
- In coordination with the PIAC, support the capacity building of national and subnational government staff in integrated urban planning, land use management, and application of digital planning tools.
- Review technical reports, planning documents, policy briefs, and presentations prepared by the consultancy firms.
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the Program Manager or Program Director to support effective planning and implementation of the program.
- Khmer
- English is required
- Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, land management or a related field
- Urban planning and land management for 5 years as a minimum
- Experience in preparing spatial and land use plans is preferred;
- Past experience with ADB or other international funder is preferred
- Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
