National Expert on Groundwater & Ecohydrology
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO Phnom Penh Office
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Type of contract : Non-staff
Duration of contract : 11 months
Recruitment open to : Cambodian National
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 1 on ″Joint science-based diagnostic for groundwater dynamics (recharge and extraction and effects on ecosystems (e.g. fish, wetlands) and livelihoods″ of the CMDA project, the Consultant will provide technical support for the following output:
Output 1.2: Analysis of groundwater related dependencies of related ecosystems.
- Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the technical supervision of CMDA regional coordinator with technical guidance and support from UNESCO Headquarters, the direct supervision of the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the consultant will perform the following tasks related to Cambodia. The consultant shall work in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Prepare a proposal for interventions for safeguarding GWDE (e.g. wetlands and biodiversity), aimed at mitigating ecohydrological impacts. The proposal will be prepared using state-of-the-art Ecohydrology approaches and methodologies and in close cooperation with other Cambodian and Vietnamese national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Based on the proposal prepared on Task 1, prepare a report summarizing the contribution in terms of Ecohydrology to the TDA process for the Cambodian side of the CMDA. A template for the TDA inputs will be provided by UNESCO.
- Provide work plan, regular progress reporting to NPMU and any other procedures including verification of the need of NPMU and for project implementation.
- Besides the main tasks described, the expert will be asked to participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops, as required.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in ecology, hydrology, biodiversity and conservation, ecosystem or related environmental or engineering sciences
- Professional experience
- At least 10 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of water governance and law, in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on the topics related to water resource management is an asset.
- Previous experience with UN projects is an asset.
- Skills and competencies
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of government functioning
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and capacity to work efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace, ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Proficiency of office software applications particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
- Language Skills
- Excellent language skills in English and Khmer (writing, speaking and reading).
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience on context of water resource management, Groundwater & Ecohydrology in Cambodia, such as the analysis skills of groundwater related dependencies of related ecosystems.
- Experience working with the UN, and knowledge of UN regulations and guidelines
- Good understanding of UNESCO’s mandate, procedures and policies
National Expert on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO Phnom Penh Office
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Type of contract : Non-staff
Duration of contract : 11 months
Recruitment open to : Cambodian National
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 1 on ″Joint science-based diagnostic for groundwater dynamics (recharge and extraction and effects on ecosystems (e.g. fish, wetlands) and livelihoods″ of the CMDA project, the Consultant will provide technical support for the following output:
Output 1.2: Analysis of groundwater related dependencies of related ecosystems.
- Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the technical supervision of CMDA regional coordinator with technical guidance and support from UNESCO Headquarters, the direct supervision of the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the consultant will perform the following tasks related to Cambodia. The consultant shall work in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Identify and select relevant Groundwater-dependent Ecosystems (GWDE) in the Cambodian side of the CMDA based on the general assessment of the aquifer and existing information on protected sites.
- Work closely with NPMU, government and relevant stakeholders to collect relevant data and information both primary and secondary data, qualitative and quantitative information
- Compile and analyze available data and information describing the selected GWDE sites to support their assessment. Identify data gaps in this area.
- Based on the analysis of the compiled data and information carried out in Task 2, contribute technically to a collaborative assessment of the GWDE of the Cambodian side of the CMDA, including the evaluation of ecosystems state (e.g. wetlands) and ecosystem services (groundwater recharge, flood retention, nutrient reduction). The assessment will include the potential impacts of projected trends (including climatic and hydrometeorological trends and anthropogenic groundwater exploitation activities) and impacts (e.g. land subsidence, salinization) on GWDE. The assessment will be done using state-of-the-art GWDE methodologies and the existing numerical assessment tools, in close cooperation with other Cambodian and Vietnamese national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Based on the analysis and assessment carried out in Tasks 2 and 3, prepare a report identifying the main issues of transboundary concern with regards to GWDE for the Cambodian side of the CMDA to feed the TDA process led by IUCN. A template for the TDA inputs will be provided by UNESCO.
- Perform other duty as on request and require to support NPMU
- Besides the main tasks described, the expert will be asked to participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops, as required.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in ecology, hydrology, biodiversity and conservation, ecosystem or related environmental or engineering sciences
- Professional experience
- At least 10 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of biodiversity, ecosystem assessment in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on the topics related to water resource management is an asset
- Previous experience with UN projects is an asset
- Skills and competencies
- Proficiency of GIS-based applications and office software applications particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of government functioning
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and capacity to work efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace, ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Language Skills
- Excellent language skills in English and Khmer (writing, speaking and reading).
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Long work experience and qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of natural resources, wetlands, ecosystem assessment in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with the UN, and knowledge of UN regulations and guidelines
- Good understanding of UNESCO’s mandate, procedures and policies
National Expert on Groundwater Monitoring
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO Phnom Penh Office
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Type of contract : Non-staff
Duration of contract : 11 months
Recruitment open to : Cambodian National
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 3 on Transboundary Cooperation Mechanisms of the CMDA project, the Consultant will provide technical support for the following outputs:
Output 3.1: Harmonized design of groundwater monitoring networks and protocols.
Output 3.2: Agreement on groundwater data exchange mechanisms and procedures.
- Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the technical supervision of CMDA regional coordinator with technical guidance and support from UNESCO Headquarters, the direct supervision of the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the consultant will perform the following tasks related to Cambodia. The consultant shall work in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Collect and analyze available data and information (identifying data gaps) and prepare an initial assessment of existing groundwater monitoring networks (piezometers and wells) and their performance (status) and aquifer system compaction monitoring networks on the Cambodian side of the CMDA. This activity may include, if necessary, field missions and interviews with relevant stakeholders to assess the status of the piezometers and wells. The information will be compiled in a GIS-based map. (Output 3.1)
- Based on the analysis of existing monitoring data and information carried out in Task 1, prepare a proposal for the design of a multi-purpose joint monitoring network across the two country segments of the aquifer (focusing on the Cambodian side of the CMDA) including a monitoring network plan for piezometric level, land subsidence, salinization and shallow-deep aquifer-system compaction. The proposal will include harmonized information about positioning, analytical methodologies, instrumentation, data transmission, collection and custodian protocols. (Output 3.1)
- Develop harmonized protocols for groundwater monitoring including data collection on groundwater extraction rates and quality, meteorological and hydro(geo) logical data, aquifer recharge, and wetland condition for the Cambodian side of the CMDA. The protocols will be validated by JTCs and approved by NPMU. (Output 3.1)
- Develop a comparative analysis and assessment of available groundwater networks data and identification of parameters (quantity and quality) to be collected by the new multi-purpose monitoring networks shared by the two countries (focusing on the Cambodian side of the CMDA). (Output 3.2)
- Contribute to the collaborative definition and harmonization of the parameters to be monitored as proposed in the monitoring protocols developed in Output 3.1 to inform the development of a data sharing protocol (MoU) between the two countries (focusing on the Cambodian side of the CMDA). (Output 3.2)
- Contribute to the collaborative identification of the benefits of data sharing and the role of government agencies in jointly managing the data sharing mechanism (focusing on the Cambodian side of the CMDA). (Output 3.2)
- Share/transfer capacity, experience, and skills on ground water monitor and modeling to government staff and require for capacity development
- Provide/share work plan and regular report to NPMU
- Perform other duties as on request and require to support the NPMU
- Besides the main tasks described, the expert will be asked to participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops, as required.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resource management or related environmental or engineering sciences
- Professional experience
- At least 10 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of groundwater monitoring, groundwater management in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on the topics related to water resource management is an asset
- Previous experience with UN projects is an asset
- Skills and competencies
- Proven skills in the use of GIS-based application and modelling tools in groundwater management
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and capacity to work efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace, ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Proficiency of office software applications particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
- Language Skills
- Excellent language skills in English and Khmer (writing, speaking and reading).
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong experience and qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of groundwater monitoring, groundwater management in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with the UN, and knowledge of UN regulations and guidelines
National Expert on Groundwater (Socioeconomics)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO Phnom Penh Office
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Type of contract : Non-staff
Duration of contract : 11 months
Recruitment open to : Cambodian National
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 1 on ″Joint science-based diagnostic for groundwater dynamics (recharge and extraction and effects on ecosystems (e.g. fish, wetlands) and livelihoods″ of the CMDA project, the Consultant will provide technical support for the following output:
Output 1.1: Assessment of current state of groundwater resources, recharge and extraction dynamics.
- Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the technical supervision of CMDA regional coordinator with technical guidance and support from UNESCO Headquarters, the direct supervision of the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the consultant will perform the following tasks related to Cambodia. The consultant shall work in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Work closely with NPMU, government and relevant stakeholders to collect relevant data and information both primary and secondary data, qualitative and quantitative information.
- Compile and review existing socioeconomic, hydrological and environmental data and information (identifying possible data gaps) on the Cambodian side of the CMDA to understand the current status, trends in groundwater extraction and its role in supporting local economies. The data collection should include groundwater levels, usage rates, recharge rates, water pricing, economic activities and demographic information.
- Assess the economic valuation of groundwater resources in the Cambodian side of the CMDA, by quantifying the economic contribution of groundwater to local and regional economies, helping to understand the potential impact of water scarcity or contamination among other locally relevant impacts.
- Based on the review and assessment carried out in Tasks 1 and 2, prepare a report summarizing the main socioeconomic findings on the Cambodian side of the CMDA to contribute to the TDA process. A template for the TDA inputs will be provided by UNESCO.
- Provide/share work plane and regular report to NPMU
- Perform other duty as on request to support NPMU
- Besides the main tasks described, the expert will be asked to participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops, as required.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in socioeconomics, sustainable development studies, or natural resource management and environmental or engineering sciences
- Professional experience
- At least 10 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in assessing the social and economic impact arising from development, especially in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on the topics related to water resource management is an asset
- Previous experience with UN projects is an asset
- Skills and competencies
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of government functioning
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and capacity to work efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace, ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Proficiency of office software applications particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
- Language Skills
- Excellent language skills in English and Khmer (writing, speaking and reading).
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong work experience and qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in assessing the social and economic impact arising from development, especially in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with the UN, and knowledge of UN regulations and guidelines
National Expert on Groundwater (Hydrogeology)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Parent Sector : Natural Sciences Unit, UNESCO Phnom Penh Office
Duty Station: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Type of contract : Non-staff
Duration of contract : 11 months
Recruitment open to : Cambodian National
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY
Within the framework of the UNESCO-led component 1 on ″Joint science-based diagnostic for groundwater dynamics (recharge and extraction and effects on ecosystems (e.g. fish, wetlands) and livelihoods″ of the CMDA project, the Consultant will provide technical support for the following output:
Output 1.1: Assessment of current state of groundwater resources, recharge and extraction dynamics.
- Under the overall responsibility of the Head of the UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the technical supervision of CMDA regional coordinator with technical guidance and support from UNESCO Headquarters, the direct supervision of the Chief of the Natural Sciences Unit of UNESCO Phnom Penh Office, the consultant will perform the following tasks related to Cambodia. The consultant shall work in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Work closely with National PMU, government and relevant stakeholders to collect relevant data and information both primary and secondary data, qualitative and quantitative information.
- Compile and analyze available data and information on the Cambodian side of the CMDA on (i) hydrogeology, (ii) mapping of recharge and discharge areas, (iii) current water-table levels, hydraulic heads, and (iv) groundwater quality (incl. arsenic and salinization), (v) exploitation and recharge dynamics, and identify trends for main drivers for groundwater exploitation and recharge (e.g. land use change, wetland management, agricultural water use). Identify data gaps in all these areas.
- Compile and analyze available data on land surface subsidence and salinity distribution in the study area on the Cambodian side of the CMDA and assess the vertical and horizontal vulnerability and risk to seawater intrusion and to land-level lowering due to potential overexploitation of the aquifer system. Identify data gaps in all these areas.
- Based on the data analysis carried out in Tasks 1 and 2, contribute technically to the preparation of a conceptual model that describes the hydrogeological characteristics and properties of the Cambodian side of the CMDA including main recharge and groundwater removal zones (and underlying processes). The conceptual model will be prepared in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Based on the analysis of the compiled data and information carried out in Tasks 1 and 2 and the conceptual model developed in Task 3, contribute technically to a collaborative assessment of the Cambodian side of the CMDA and its groundwater resources using state-of-the-art aquifer numerical assessment methods, aligned with existing model and tools already developed for the Vietnamese side of the CMDA, and in close cooperation with other Cambodian and Vietnamese national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Based on the outputs of the numerical assessment prepared in Task 4, develop detailed scenarios on groundwater flow, natural (and possible artificial) recharge, climate change and exploitation effects (i.e. depletion, groundwater quality, salinization and land subsidence) for the Cambodian side of the CMDA, and in close cooperation with other Vietnamese and Cambodian national experts and institutions, international experts and scientific partners participating in the project.
- Based on the compilation of the analyses and assessments carried out in Tasks 1 to 5, prepare a report summarizing the contribution to the TDA process for the Cambodian side of the CMDA. A template for the TDA inputs will be provided by UNESCO.
- Provide/share work plan, regular progress reporting to NPMU and any other procedures including verification of the need of NPMU and for project implementation.
- Besides the main tasks described, the expert will be asked to participate in and provide inputs for internal and external meetings and workshops, as required.
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- A graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in hydrogeology, hydrology, water resource management or related environmental and engineering sciences
- Professional experience
- At least 5 years of qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of hydrogeology, and/or groundwater management in the context of water resource management in Cambodia
- Experience working with ministries, government agencies at national and provincial levels on the topics related to water resource management is an asset
- Previous experience with UN projects is an asset
- Skills and competencies
- Proven skills in the use of GIS-based application and modelling tools in groundwater management
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of government functioning
- Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and capacity to work efficiently under pressure
- Comfortable with working in a multicultural workplace, ability to work in a team to achieve shared objectives
- Proficiency of office software applications particularly MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
- Language Skills
- Excellent language skills in English and Khmer (writing, speaking and reading).
- DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong experiences and qualifying work and/or combined with research experience in the field of hydrogeology, and/or groundwater management in the context of water resource management in Cambodia.
- Experience working and networking with the government and Cambodian relevant stakeholders
