National Project Admin Assistant
- Career Category: Business Administration, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cluster/Project: Promoting Circular Solutions for the F&B Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia (Plastic IP)
Post Level: Contract Staff
Duty Station: Department of Green Economy, Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Expected Place of Travel: Target provinces
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
Scope of Work
Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager, the National Project Admin Assistant will be responsible for the effective management of administrative aspects of programme assets and resources and providing logistical support to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities.
- Ensure effective and high-quality support on programme administrative and financial management
- Contribute to day-to-day support for the programme implementation and ensure conformity to expected results, outputs, objectives, and work-plans.
- Ensure effective local purchases in line with UNDP/UNEP procurement procedures.
- Establish and maintain the electronic and physical filing system for programme documentation and communication.
- Prepare and update proper programme documentation/records and ensure that administrative documents are prepared and ready for audit.
- Ensure effective management of administrative aspects of programme assets to meet satisfactory outcomes of the annual audit of the project.
- Ensure proper records and filing of the programme are kept up to date.
- Effective support to programme implementation
- Arrange for travel for programme staff and meeting participants.
- Facilitate the organization of workshops and training programmes.
- Prepare administrative documentation for workshops and meetings.
- Make arrangements and prepare the necessary documentation for all payments for activities under the programme.
- Liaison: Liaise very closely with the UNDP programme assistants/associates to ensure the effectiveness of administrative management in accordance with UNDP/UNEP rules and regulations.
- Maintain the registers for inventory of non-expendable equipment and ensure that the equipment is safe and in proper working conditions.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Progressive experience in office administration and project management for 2 years as a minimum
- A Secondary education with specialised certification in business administration, project management, or related fields.
- Institutional Knowledge: Familiarity with UN procedures and diverse donor agency protocols (preferred).
- Core Competencies: Proven expertise in organizational logistics, financial reporting, inventory control, and budgetary management.
- Operational Background: Demonstrated experience managing the operational requirements of UN-funded projects or other international donor-funded programs (highly desirable).
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institute and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Good in English and Khmer, with professional writing and verbal skills in both languages.
National Finance Assistant
- Career Category: Banking / Finance, Accounting, Assistant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cluster/Project: Promoting Circular Solutions for the F&B Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia (Plastic IP)
Post Level: Contract Staff
Duty Station: Department of Green Economy, Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Expected Place of Travel: Target provinces
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
Scope of Work
Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager, the National Project Finance Assistant will be responsible for the effective management of financial resources and financial aspects of programme assets, and providing support in preparing quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Ensure effective and high-quality support on programme administrative and financial management
- Maintain programme accounts and keep accurate records of project funds and expenditures.
- Provide support in preparing quarterly and annual financial reports; provide necessary financial information as required for project management decisions.
- Review annual budgets and project expenditure reports and notify the Project Manager if there are any discrepancies or issues.
- Review project expenditures and ensure that project funds are used in compliance with the Project Document and Government financial rules and procedures.
- Validate and certify FACE forms before submission to UNDP.
- Prepare and update proper programme financial records and ensure that all documentation is ready for audit to meet satisfactory outcomes.
- Consolidate financial progress reports submitted by responsible parties and follow up with them on matters related to project funds.
- Effective support to programme implementation
- work plans and budgets for all programme activities, including budgets for workshops and meetings.
- Make arrangements and prepare the necessary documentation for all payments for activities under the programme.
- Prepare the requisite accountabilities for the programme funds, including cash advance statements and quarterly expenditure accounts.
- Compile financial documentation to be submitted regularly and maintain a secure filing system for financial records.
- Liaise very closely with the UNDP programme associates to ensure the effectiveness of financial management in accordance with UNDP/UNEP rules and regulations.
- Maintain the financial registers for inventory of non-expendable equipment.
- Khmer - Good
- English - Good
- Progressive experience in financial management or project accounting for 2 years as a minimum
- A Secondary education with specialised certification in accounting or finance.
- Institutional Knowledge: Familiarity with UN procedures and diverse donor agency protocols (preferred).
- Core Competencies: Proven expertise in organizational logistics, financial reporting, inventory control, and budgetary management.
- Operational Background: Demonstrated experience managing the operational requirements of UN-funded projects or other international donor-funded programs (highly desirable).
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations, and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Good in English and Khmer, with professional writing and verbal skills in both languages.
National Project Coordinator
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Banking / Finance, Economics, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cluster/Project: Promoting Circular Solutions for the Food & Beverage Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia (Plastic IP)
Post Level: Contract Staff
Duty Station: Department of Green Economy, Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Expected Place of Travel: Target provinces
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
Scope of Work
The National Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall project management, including development of annual and quarterly work plans, preparing quarterly narrative and financial reports, the mobilization of all project inputs, supervision over project staff, consultants, and sub-contractors and execution and monitoring of project activities.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved work plan;
- Execute project activities, including management of project personnel, consultants, sub-contractors, procurement of goods and services, training and low-value grants, including drafting and managing terms of reference (ToR) and work specifications, and overseeing all contractors’ work;
- Monitor events as determined in the project monitoring plan, and update the plan as required;
- Provide support for completion of assessments required by UNDP/UNEP, spot checks and audits;
- Manage requests for the provision of UNDP financial resources through funding advances, direct payments or reimbursement using the FACE form;
- Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
- Monitor progress, watch for plan deviations and make course corrections when needed within project board-agreed tolerances to achieve results;
- Ensure that changes are controlled and problems addressed;
- Perform regular progress reporting to the project board as agreed with the board, including measures to address challenges and opportunities;
- Prepare and submit financial reports to UNEP on a quarterly basis;
- Manage project risks, including environmental and social risks: maintain the risk log, assess emerging risks, implement/track mitigation measures, and escalate to the Project Board/PSC for decisions when required.
- Prepare revisions to the multi-year work plan, as needed, as well as annual and quarterly plans if required;
- Prepare the inception report no later than one month after the inception workshop;
- Ensure that the indicators included in the project results framework are monitored annually in advance of the GEF PIR submission deadline so that progress can be reported in the GEF PIR;
- Prepare the GEF PIR;
- Assess major and minor amendments to the project within the parameters set by UNDP-GEF;
- Monitor implementation plans including the gender action plan, stakeholder engagement plan, and any environmental and social management plans;
- Monitor and track progress against the GEF Core indicators;
- Support the Mid-term review and Terminal Evaluation process.
- Prepare documents for the yearly PSC meetings (agendas, work plans, budget revisions etc.) and other key coordination meetings
- Contribute to the Integrated Program and Global project, responding to requests, contributions to documents, attendance of in-person and virtual meetings
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and partnerships across government, private sector, CSOs, and development partners; represent the project in meetings as delegated.
- Component Implementation Support (Components 1-4) :
- Represent the project in relevant policy and coordination meetings and support implementation of Component 1 activities, particularly representing the project in meetings;
- Provide guidance and facilitate on the public-private collaboration, ensuring wide collaboration with stakeholders;
- Supervise implementation of pilot projects;
- Provide strategic input to the development and rollout of the project communication campaign and behavior change activities
- Monitor events as determined in the project monitoring plan, and update the plan as required;
- Document lessons learned and good practices during project implementation to inform adaptive management and knowledge sharing;
- Prepare the inception report no later than one month after the inception workshop;
- Ensure that the indicators included in the project results framework are monitored annually in advance of the GEF PIR submission deadline so that progress can be reported in the GEF PIR;
- Support the Mid-term review and Terminal Evaluation process.
- Prepare documents for the yearly PSC meetings (agendas, work plans, budget revisions etc.) and other key coordination meetings
- Contribute to the Integrated Program and Global project, responding to requests, contributions to documents, attendance of in-person and virtual meetings
- Ensure coordination with all key ministries, private sector and other key partners and stakeholders of the project
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- A university’s degree or higher in Waste Management, Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, Development Management, with specific academic background related to waste and circular economy, and green financing.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 3 years (Master’s) or 5 years (Bachelor’s) providing technical advisory, strategic coordination, and high-level communication with government bodies, development partners, and CSOs to maximize project impact.
- Project Management: Proven track record in the full project lifecycle (e.g., design, implementation, coordination, and M&E) while fostering strategic partnerships between international organizations and national governments.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of environmental and waste management issues, with a strong network of key actors across political, economic, and development sectors.
- Institutional Knowledge: Familiarity with UN procedures and diverse donor agency protocols (preferred).
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institute and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Fluent in English and Khmer, with excellent writing and verbal skills in both languages.
National Consultant on Baseline Data Collections on SUPs
- 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 August 2026 to March 2027
Scope of Work
This output aims to establish a comprehensive baseline for single-use plastic (SUP) import, production, and consumption through strategic partnerships with the private sector, relevant ministries, and enforcement agencies. By leveraging customs data, existing studies, and international methodologies such as, those from the Basel Convention, the initiative will utilize harmonized monitoring methods developed in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Following the establishment of this baseline, data will be monitored and updated at regular intervals for reporting to the MOE, providing a critical foundation for project evaluation and evidence-based policy-making.
Working under the technical guidance of the Lead Consultant and the direct supervision of the Department of Green Economy (DGE) of the Ministry of Environment (MOE), the National Consultant will support the establishment of a national baseline for SUPs in Cambodia. The consultant will perform the following main tasks:
- SUP Annual Tracking Tool
- Baseline Data Collection
- Gender-Responsive Methodology
- Socio-Economic Impact Analysis
- Monitoring & Reporting Framework
- Stakeholder Consensus Building
Please click the attachment below for more information.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- At least of experience with environmental management and policy development for 5 years
- Master’s degree (postgraduate) or higher in Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to social and environmental sustainability, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green financing.
- 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.
- academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication, facilitating, networking, negotiations, and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
- Flexibility and availability to travel to the target provinces
National Consultant on Capacity Building and Training
- 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: (50 working days) from August 2026 to June 2027
Scope of Work
The scope of work involves developing a tailored capacity-building strategy and training modules based on food and beverage (F&B) and tourism sector analyses. This includes adapting global tools to the Cambodian context to strengthen private and financial sector partnerships, designing scalable reuse and refill systems, and identifying innovative finance mechanisms to de-risk circular business models. Additionally, the task encompasses creating localized awareness materials and implementing mandatory evaluations for all workshops to ensure high-quality training delivery and effective knowledge transfer.
Working under the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Environment (MOE), the National Consultant will provide high-level technical support to the UNDP Lead Consultant to strengthen the institutional and operational landscape for Circular Economy implementation in Cambodia. The focus is on bridging the gap between policy and practice through a data-driven Capacity Needs Assessment (CNA) and the delivery of a sustainable "Training of Trainers" (ToT) model. Key tasks include:
- Strategic Gap Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Knowledge Management
- ToT Facilitation
- Impact Evaluation
- Stakeholder Coordination
Please click the attachment below for more information.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- At least of experience with environmental management and policy development for 5 years
- Master’s degree (postgraduate) or higher in Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to social and environmental sustainability, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green financing.
- 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.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
- Flexibility and availability to travel to the target provinces
National Communication and Knowledge Management Experts
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Resources & Environment, Economics
- 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: (50 working days) from August 2026 to December 2026
Scope of Work
The scope of work involves developing a tailored capacity-building strategy and training modules based on food and beverage (F&B) and tourism sector analyses. This includes adapting global tools to the Cambodian context to strengthen private and financial sector partnerships, designing scalable reuse and refill systems, and identifying innovative finance mechanisms to de-risk circular business models. Additionally, the task encompasses creating localized awareness materials and implementing mandatory evaluations for all workshops to ensure high-quality training delivery and effective knowledge transfer.
Working under the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Environment (MoE), the National Consultant will provide high-level technical support to refine and expand the draft Communication and Knowledge Management Strategy (Appendix 9). The objective is to develop an actionable implementation framework that strengthens gender-responsive outreach, enhances public awareness, and scales the project’s Circular Economy (CE) communication footprint.
- Strategy Development: Review the (draft) Communication and Knowledge Management Strategy (Appendix 9) and turn it into a comprehensive strategy aligned with Global Project guidelines.
- Digital Presence: Regularly produce communication projects and provide inputs on project information for updating on MoE websites to ensure high visibility.
- Knowledge Dissemination: Compile and share technical knowledge products through regional platforms like COBSEA and the East Asian Seas Regional Node.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Produce newsletters and IW: LEARN-compliant materials to keep government, private sector, and NGO partners informed.
- Global Integration: Liaise with UNDP/UNEP to ensure branding alignment, participate in international knowledge-sharing events, and translate key content for local uptake.
- Reporting: Document project successes, challenges, and lessons learned to contribute to the broader global community of practice.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- At least of experience with environmental management and policy development for 5 years
- Master’s degree (postgraduate) or higher in Communication, Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to social and environmental sustainability, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green financing.
- 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.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
- Flexibility and availability to travel to the target provinces
National Consultant on Guiding Principles for SUPs
- 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 days from August 2026 to April 2027
Scope of Work
Working under the strategic guidance of the Ministry of Environment (MOE), the National Consultant will provide technical and operational support to the Lead Consultant to develop a comprehensive framework of guiding principles, definitions, and standards for Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) and their alternatives. The role focuses on ensuring that global standards are localized and applicable to the Cambodian F&B and tourism sectors. Key tasks include:
Technical Research & Classification: Assist the Lead Consultant in establishing science-based definitions for "Single-Use Plastics" and "SUP Alternatives," ensuring they are tailored to the specific operational needs of the Cambodian F&B and tourism industries.
Localized Standards Benchmarking: Support the review of international standards (e.g., ISO, EU) and provide technical inputs on how to adapt these to Cambodian infrastructure and climatic conditions.
Just Transition Research: Contribute to the development of guiding principles that address socio-economic impacts on street vendors, SMEs, and women-led businesses to ensure an equitable transition.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a technical liaison to facilitate working groups with MOE, MISTI, and private sector partners to build consensus on definitions.
Regulatory Gap Mapping: Conduct a detailed review of current Cambodian regulations to identify gaps in "Eco-friendly" labeling and assist in drafting recommendations to close these gaps.
Please click attachement below for more information.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- At least of experience with environmental management and policy development for 5 years
- Master’s degree (postgraduate) or higher in Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to social and environmental sustainability, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green financing.
- 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.
- 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
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
National Communication Officer
- Career Category: Communications
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Cluster/Project: Promoting Circular Solutions for the F&B Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia (Plastic IP)
Post Level: Contract Staff
Duty Station: The Department of Green Economy (DGE) of the Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Expected Place of Travel: Target provinces
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
Scope of Work
The National Communications Officer will be responsible for the effective and timely implementation of the communications strategy, and strategic communication to ensure digital visibility, delivery of quality outputs, and achieve outcomes with maximum impact to project beneficiaries.
- Strategizing on Communications
- Design, implement and monitor a communications strategy in consultation with the Project Manager and relevant project staff
- Maintain and manage social media pages (Facebook, TikTok, X, Instagram) and website with timely updates and fresh, relevant content, ensuring digital visibility.
- Bringing in innovative best practices for the effective dissemination of information for awareness and visibility purposes.
- Generating accurate, detailed reports covering analytics and narrative explanations of social media campaigns.
- Managing communications of projects
- Develop communication materials and campaigns based on project needs.
- Develop content for media releases, newsletters and other communication materials related to project implementation.
- Support with Monitoring and Evaluation measures on communications related deliverables
- Graphic designing and editing of visual materials for platforms where necessary.
- Communicating with photographers and videographers of the projects to ensure that there are constant updates from all programs that can be used for social media.
- Stepping in to review content, proofread and fact check when necessary.
- Managing communications of stakeholders
- Ensuring that the project team has a well-maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc.
- Generating and compiling content such as Annual reports, Newsletters, Photo galleries and other material for a variety of audiences.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
- At least of proven experience in communications or journalism, with a specialized focus on the design and execution of high-impact social media campaigns for 3 years
- Strategy: Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing innovative communication strategies at both institutional and national levels.
- Network: Established network of professional contacts within the media and communication industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in desktop publishing and digital content management, including website maintenance and social media platform administration.
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institute and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Fluent in English and Khmer, with professional writing and verbal skills in both languages.
