Job Announcement

National Procurement Consultant, and Administrative and Contract Management Assistant

with Cambodia Solid Waste and Plastic Management Improvement Project

BTDC-ID: 41945
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

Introduction

The objective of the solid waste and plastic management improvement project (the Project) is to improve solid waste and plastic management in selected areas. The project will be implemented over a period of 6 years (2023-2029), and budget of US$67.3 million will be allocated for the following four components: Component 1 – Institutional Strengthening for Solid Waste and Plastic Management (US$ 4.32 million, implemented by Ministry of Environment), Component 2 – Integrated Solid Waste and Plastic Management, Planning, Monitoring, and Capacity Building for Participating Provinces, Municipalities and Districts (US$8.42 million, implemented by Ministry of Interior). Component 3 – Solid Waste and Plastic Management Infrastructure (US$54.56, implemented by Ministry of Public Works and Transport) and Component 4 –emergency response with zero allocation has been provisioned for the Bank to provide emergency support in the event of a natural disaster, emergency and/or catastrophic event.

The Project Development Objective (PDO) and Key Results Indicators

The PDO is to improve solid waste and plastic management in selected areas, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. There are three PDO level indicators that will be measured through the following indicators: (i) Proportion of population in selected areas with regular household waste collection, to be measured by the percentage of population that will have regular waste collection; (ii) the landfill disposal capacity operational per defined criteria, to be measured by the amount of landfill disposal capacity that will be realized under the project in Cubic Meter (m3); (iii) plastics policies, guidelines, or standards developed, to be measured by the number of policies, guidelines or standards developed; and (iv) the percentage of municipal solid waste recovered, recycled, composted and/or treated with other techniques.

Announcement Positions

National Procurement Consultant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Business Administration, Advisor / Individual Consultant
  • Schedule:Part-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

National Procurement Consultant (Intermittent), Ref. No: MOI-INV-16

The consultants will be based at the Project Management Unit

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Assist the PMU in preparation of necessary documentation for procurement of goods and services including the preparation of Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) documents, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, Bidding documents and Bid Evaluation Reports (BED) document, Contract Signing documents, etc. in accordance with the World Bank's Guideline/Regulations and the Royal Government of Cambodia's Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Support in responding to all clarification requests received during the bidding period.
  • Support PMU in monitoring the procurement progress in accordance with the approved Procurement Plan, Procurement Monitoring/Tracking, and the Project Implementation Plan.
  • Support PMU in resolving contract extensions or any disputes/conflicts/claims etc. arising out of the procurement process.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other relevant field
Work History:
  • Carrying out procurement of goods, works and consultant services under bilateral/multilateral funded projects/programes including WB, ADB, EU and other development donors for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Experience of procurement with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Standard Procurement Manual, Bidding Documents and Proposals for Externally financed Projects will be an advantage;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer and good report writing skill.
Soft Skills
  • Have ability to work independently and provide trainings to other staffs when needed;
  • Demonstrated ability to consult and work cooperatively with others as a team; and
 
 

Administrative and Contract Management Assistant

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Business Administration, Law, Assistant
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Administrative and Contract Management Assistant, Ref. No: MOI-INV-17

The consultants will be based at the Project Management Unit

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Administrative Support
  • Assist in preparing requests and arrangements for meetings, including preparation of meeting requests, invitations, agenda, participant lists, meeting materials and related administrative documents as requested.
  • Support the PMU in tracking administrative actions and ensuring that requested documents and arrangements are followed up in a timely manner.
  • Assist in organizing and coordinating training, workshops, consultations and other project events, including venue arrangements, invitations, participant registration, materials, logistics and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy filing systems for administrative correspondence, meeting documents, training/workshop records and other PMU documents, in coordination with relevant PMU staff.
  • Assist in preparing meeting minutes, attendance records, action points and follow-up list.
  • Assist with routine coordination and communication among PMU staff, consultants, contractors, service providers and relevant government counterparts, as assigned.
  • Contract Management Support
  • Maintain a contract tracking matrix to monitor the submission of deliverables, milestones, implementation progress, payment milestones, deadlines, pending actions, and responsible persons for contracts managed by the PMU.
  • Monitor the upcoming and overdue deliverables and contractual deadlines by providing reminders and follow up with responsible PMU staff, consultants, contractors, and service providers.
  • Assist in reviewing contract progress reports and participating in monitoring meetings or field visits; record key progress, delays, issues, risks, and agreed actions.
  • Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and technical officers to keep contract information consistent and prepare periodic contract status summaries for PMU review and project reporting.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or other relevant field
Work History:
  • Carrying out administrative services under bilateral/multilateral funded projects/programes including WB, ADB, EU and other development donors for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Experience in office management, project operation and procurement will be an advantage;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Khmer and good report writing skill.
Soft Skills
  • Ability to work independently, provide trainings and work as a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure;
  • Demonstrated ability to consult and work cooperatively with others as a team; and
 

How to Apply

The selection process will be carried out in accordance with provisions set forth in the Government Procurement Manual for Externally Financed Projects/Programs in Cambodia and Approved Selection Method for Individual Consultants - Section VII. Approved Selection Methods: Consulting Services of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fourth Edition (November 2020).

Interested candidates are requested to obtain detailed terms of reference (TOR) and send your expression of interest (EOI) by submitting the updated curriculum vitae with current photo and cover letter with at least three referees by email and attention to email provided in the contact details.

Expression of Interest must be submitted no later than the closing date before 5:00 pm (Local Time). Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Attachment:
  • ToR_Admin and Contract Management Assistant
  • Final_ToR_Intermittent Procurement Consultant_MoI_V3
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Ministry of Interior Office, 3rd Floor, Room No. 356, Preah Norodom Street, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Mr. Ung Keorattanak, Deputy Project Manager
  • Mr. Soun Samreth, Procurement Officer
 
Email