International Safeguards Expert
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Resources & Environment, Social Work, Community Development
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Contract Type: Contractual Services - Individual
Post Level: Specialist
Reports to: National Project Director, National Project Manager, and National Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment, Phnom Penh, with travel to target areas as required
Duration: 35 working days over 6 months
Expected Functions
Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Director and the National Project Manager, and in close coordination with the National Project Coordinator and other PMU/MOE staff, the International Safeguards Expert will play a key role in supporting the PMU in the following functions:
- Develop ESIA(s) and ESMP(s) as applicable.
- Incorporate feedback from national stakeholders, UNDP, and GEF.
- Train national counterparts and provincial stakeholders on safeguards compliance.
Duty Station
The assignment is expected to include substantial home-based analytical work and remote coordination. Where in-country presence or travel is required for consultations, validation, training or field-based technical support, the locations and arrangements will be specified in the solicitation and/or contract.
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Development, Gender Studies, or related field
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in environmental and social safeguards risk assessment, mitigation planning, and compliance monitoring.
- Demonstrated expertise in gender mainstreaming, including participatory gender analysis, development of gender action plans, and formulation of gender-responsive indicators and sex-disaggregated data.
- Proven track record in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) for international development projects.
- Prior experience applying safeguards frameworks of major international organizations and donors (e.g., World Bank, UNDP, UNIDO, IFC Performance Standards, GEF)
- Strong understanding of the interlinkages between sustainable development, environmental protection, social inclusion, and gender equality.
- Experience working on policy and programmatic issues with national and local governments, civil society organizations, and community-based groups.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct inclusive consultations with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous Peoples, ensuring compliance with Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles and protection of cultural heritage.
- Experience in capacity development, including training and technical assistance for government counterparts and local stakeholders.
- Prior work experience in Southeast Asia or similar developing country contexts is highly desirable.
- Experience with project development and results-based management methodologies is highly desired; and ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive; and
- Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills are required; and
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Local Consultant on E-Waste Management and Circular Design of Electronic and Electrical Equipment
- Career Category: Resources & Environment, Economics, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: Specialist
Reports to: National Project Director, National Project Manager, and National Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Phnom Penh with travel to target provinces/municipalities as required and agreed by PMU
Duration: 280 working days over a period of up to 24 months
Objective of The Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to assess e-waste dismantling and recycling methods and existing capacities and technologies in Cambodia; develop strategy for establishing national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics systems; develop a strategy for “right to repair”, “anti-planned obsolescence” and “circular design”; review the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree to identify and develop necessary operational measures, and develop standard operation procedures (SOPs) for e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics.
Specifically, the consultant will:
- Assess e-waste dismantling and recycling methods in Cambodia;
- Develop a strategy for establishing national e-waste collection scheme and reverse logistics systems;
- Develop a strategy for “right to repair”, “anti-planned obsolescence” and “circular design”;
- Develop necessary operational measures (Prakas, guidelines) for implementation of e-waste sub-decree;
- Assist in developing technical guidelines on e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics; and
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be adopted in e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics.
Scope of Works and Key Responsibilities
To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the local consultant shall maintain regular coordination with the Project Management Unit and International Technical Advisor, and provide timely updates on progress, challenges and required follow-up actions.
The local consultant shall undertake the following tasks.
- Task 1. Assessment of e-waste dismantling and recycling methods in Cambodia
- Review existing policies, regulations, studies and available data, and assess current e-waste dismantling and recycling practices, capacities and infrastructure in Cambodia;
- Identify and assess key actors in the formal and informal e-waste value chain, including their roles, practices and opportunities for improved integration and formalization;
- Assess key environmental, hazardous-substance, occupational health and safety, and relevant gender-related risks associated with current dismantling and recycling practices;
- Identify key technical, institutional and capacity gaps and recommend required improvements and opportunities, including appropriate Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP), options for formalization, and related guidance and training needs; and
- Prepare an assessment report with practical findings and recommendations for improving environmentally sound e-waste dismantling and recycling.
- Task 2. Developing a strategy for establishing national e-waste collection scheme and revers logistics systems
- Assess existing e-waste collection, transportation, storage and reverse-logistics arrangements and assess technical infrastructure needs, including hazardous waste storage capacity, and support measures to promote repair and reuse;
- Develop approaches to support formalization of informal repair shops through partnership and training, and address gender-differentiated concerns and challenges to formalization faced by women and men in the informal sector;
- Develop recommendations and practical approaches to guide the collection of end-of-life ICT equipment and components for reuse, local recovery or shipment to environmentally sound recovery facilities aboard;
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for establishing national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics system with the integration of the informal sector as a key component; and
- Ensure that the developed strategy provides key inputs and requirements for the future development of ICT component database to verify compatibility and enhance their placement in second-use markets.
- Task 3. Developing a strategy for “right to repair”, “anti-planned obsolescence” and “circular design”
- Conduct a situation and gap analysis on right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence, and circular design in selected EEE in Cambodia;
- Review relevant international best practices and assess their potential applicability to the Cambodian context;
- Develop a targeted strategy to promote ICT repair services and encourage the purchase of repairable or upgradable devices;
- Conduct gender inclusive stakeholder consultation, particularly with businesses likely to be affected, to inform the development of the strategy;
- Support the strategic review to assess environmental, social, and economic impacts of the proposed strategy and incorporate experts’ comments and feedback into final recommendations.
- Task 4. Developing necessary operational measures (Prakas, guidelines) for implementation of the e-waste sub-decree
- Conduct a technical review of the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree to identify gaps, challenges and necessary operational measures for its effective implementation;
- Support gender-inclusive consultations with key stakeholders, particularly business likely to be affected, to obtain their input and support future compliance with the e-waste sub-decree;
- Develop operation tools, including prakas and guidelines, based on the technical review, stakeholder input and expert review;
- Support the strategic review of environmental and social aspects of the proposed operational measures, including consideration of their potential environmental, social and economic impacts, and identify target stakeholders and priority training needs;and
- Support the delivery of a training workshop to build the capacity of relevant stakeholders and facilitate the effective implementation of the operational measures.
- Task 5. Assisting in developing technical guidelines on e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics
- Identify the target users of the technical guidelines, including waste collectors, recyclers, repair shops and exporters, and assess their relevant operational and regulatory needs;
- Develop technical guidance on safe collection and transportation of e-waste as well as repair and reuse protocols, and guidance on standards and practices for e-waste dismantling and recycling and criteria for exporting e-waste;
- Ensure that the guidelines address gender-related health risks associated with hazardous materials and relevant environmental and safety considerations;
- Facilitate technical review and stakeholder consultation and revise the guidelines based on agreed comments and feedback; and
- Support the dissemination of the developed technical guidelines.
- Task 6. Developing SOPs to be adopted in e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics
- Review existing operation practices and identify priority procedures required for safe and environmentally sound e-waste collection and reverse logistics;
- Develop practical SOPs covering the safe handling and storage of e-waste, segregation by waste type, including screens and circuit boards, labeling and documentation requirement; procedures for safe transportation of hazardous components and worker safety protocols, including personal protective (PPE), training and incident response;
- Ensure that the SOPs address gender-specific health and safety risks and best practices, as well as environmental safeguards to prevent pollution;
- Support technical validation and stakeholder consultation and finalize the SOPs based on agreed feedback; and
- Support the dissemination of the developed SOPs to encourage their adoption and effective implementation among relevant stakeholders.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in environmental management, circular economy, environmental policy, economy and public policy, or a related field.
- Relevant professional experience in relevant fields for 5 years as a minimum
- Experience in e-waste, circular economy, environmental policy, resource efficiency, waste/e-waste management or other related areas,
- Experience in solid waste collection, recycling, dismantling, reverse logistics or related areas,
- Experience in policy, regulatory, strategy guidelines and SOP development,
- Experience undertaking gap analysis and stakeholder consultations,
- Understanding of EEE/electronics value chain and knowledge of product repair, reuse, refurbishment and/or recycling,
- Experience in skills/capacity-gap assessment related to green or circular economy,
- Knowledge of gender-responsive environmental management, Cambodia’s environmental, industrial, consumer-protection and standard framework, and
- Experience working with governmental agencies and development partners including UNDP, GEF, or similar international development projects.
- Strong analytical and research skills,
- Ability to translate technical issues into practical policy recommendations,
- Strong stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills,
- Understanding of Cambodia’s institutional and regulatory context,
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information,
- Strong communication and presentation skills, and
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with project team.
- Fluency in spoken and written both Khmer and English,
- Strong technical writing skills in English are required.
International Professional Writer
- Career Category: Communications, Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: Negotiable
- Open to Foreign National: Yes
Contract Type: Contractual Services - Individual
Post Level: Specialist
Reports to: National Project Director, National Project Manager, and National Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Home-based, with travel to Cambodia as required
Duration: 60 working days
Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Director and National Project Manager, and in close coordination with the National Project Coordinator and the Communication and Knowledge Management Officer, the International Professional Writer will play a key role in supporting the PMU in the following functions:
- Produce GEM human interest stories
- Identify and develop compelling human interest stories that document the lived experience and results of the project for its beneficiaries, including women, informal sector workers, private sector partners, and government counterparts.
- Conduct interviews, in person or remotely, with project beneficiaries and stakeholders, applying gender-sensitive and ethical storytelling practices, including informed consent and safeguarding of interviewees.
- Draft, edit, and finalize stories in English, suitable for use by UNDP, the Ministry of Environment, and the GEM Global Program in publications, websites, and social media.
- Create content for events
- Develop written content – including briefing notes, talking points, event summaries, and press materials – to support project events, workshops, and coordination meetings, including the annual GEM Program Coordination Group Meeting and GEM Global Steering Committee Meeting.
- Support the production of materials for knowledge-sharing events organized under Component 4.
- Promote project stories
- Package and adapt human interest stories and event content for dissemination through project and GEM Global Program communication channels, including the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases, in coordination with the Communication and Knowledge Management Officer.
- Support the profile and visibility of the GEM Cambodia project in national and global fora and knowledge products, including opportunities for South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
- Support the overall coordination and management of Outcome 4.2
- Provide written inputs and editorial support for project reporting and knowledge products under Outputs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, including contributions to the GEM Coordination Platform Knowledge Repository.
- Perform other related writing and editorial duties as required by the PMU.
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
- Professional experience as a writer or journalist, with a strong portfolio of published human interest, feature, or development-sector stories for 5 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated experience writing for international organizations, donor-financed projects, or the environment/development sector; experience with UNDP or other UN agencies is an advantage.
- Experience conducting field interviews with diverse stakeholders, including vulnerable or marginalized groups, applying gender-sensitive and ethical interviewing practices.
- Experience producing content for multiple formats and channels, including web, print, social media, and press.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong storytelling, interviewing, and editing skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; Khmer language skills or the ability to work with local support/translation are desirable.
- Working knowledge of Khmer, or demonstrated ability to work effectively with an interpreter/translator and local counterparts, is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on an intermittent, output-based schedule.
- Culturally sensitive and gender-responsive approach to engagement with interviewees, particularly women and informal sector workers.
International Technical Advisor on E-Waste Management and Circular Design of Electronic and Electrical Equipment
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Economics, Resources & Environment
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: N/A
Post Level: Specialist
Reports to: National Project Director, National Project Manager, and National Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Home-based, with travel to Cambodia as required and agreed by PMU
Duration: 90 working days over a period of up to 36 weeks
Objective of The Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to provide international technical expertise, benchmarking, methodological guidance and targeted technical inputs to support implementation of the GEM Cambodia Project’s activities on e-waste management and circular design of EEE, and to develop technical reference materials and recommendations that can be adapted and further developed by the Local Consultant and relevant national stakeholders.
Specifically, the International Technical Advisor will develop technical reference materials, analytical frameworks, international benchmarking and recommended approaches that can guide and support the Local Consultant in undertaking Cambodia-specific assessment, national policy/implementation review, stakeholder consultations and the development of national collection and reverse-logistics strategy, national SOPs as well as “right to repair”, “anti-planned obsolescence” and “circular design” strategy.
- To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the International Technical Advisor shall maintain regular coordination with the Project Management Unit and provide timely updates on progress, challenges and required follow-up actions. The International Technical Advisor shall undertake technical work in advance of, or alongside, the Local Consultant’s Cambodia-specific work.
- The International Technical Advisor shall:
- Prepare a comprehensive technical advisory report covering the international best practices, technical assessments, recommendations and methodological guidance across the thematic areas: i) e-waste dismantling and recycling, ii) national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics, iii) right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design; and iv) operational measures for the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 1-4 below.
- Develop a practical technical guidelines or handbook consolidating the technical guidance and model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for e-waste collection, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling and other relevant procedures. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 5 below.
- Prepare concise technical training materials and deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 6 below.
- Coordinate with the International Technical Advisor on EPR and the International Expert on Hazardous Waste Streams to ensure consistency between collection/reverse logistics, producer-responsibility arrangements and management of hazardous fractions.
- Task 1. Provide technical guidance and support on e-waste dismantling and recycling
- Review and synthesize relevant international standards, technical guidance and good practices on environmentally sound e-waste dismantling and recycling, including appropriate Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP);
- Develop an international technical assessment framework and suggested assessment criteria to assess existing e-waste dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia;
- Identify international technical approaches relating to hazardous components and substances, environmental safeguards, occupational health and safety, the formalization and integration of informal actors;
- Review current dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia against relevant good international practices and identify options that may be applicable to improve dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia; and
- Provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 2. Provide technical guidance and support on national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics
- Review and analyze international models and good practices for establishing e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics systems, including approaches for integrating informal sector;
- Identify technical infrastructure requirements and international approaches relating to hazardous waste storage, collection, transportation and environmentally sound management of e-waste;
- Review international approaches for promoting repair and reuse through engagement with ICT manufacturers, distributors, authorized service providers, after-sale service centers and repair shops, including safe dismantling and functionality testing of used components;
- Identify international approaches to the formalization of informal repair shops, including partnership and training models, gender-differentiated challenges, and technical approaches relating to component compatibility and second-use markets; and
- Propose practical approaches and strategies for e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 3. Provide technical guidance and support on right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design
- Review and synthesize relevant international policies, regulatory approaches and good practices relating to right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE);
- Develop an analytical framework and international reference criteria that can support the Local Consultant in conducting a situation and gap analysis in Cambodia;
- Identify international approaches to promoting ICT repair services and encouraging the purchase and use of repairable or upgradable devices;
- Review international approaches and key considerations for assessing the environmental, social, and economic aspects and implications of right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design measures; and
- Propose approaches and strategies to address right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design, assess their relevance and feasibility, and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 4. Provide technical guidance and support on operational measures for the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree
- Review and synthesize relevant international approaches and lessons relating to implementation of e-waste legislation and regulatory frameworks;
- Identify examples of operational measures and implementing instruments used internationally to support compliance with e-waste legislation and identify relevant lessons for consideration in Cambodia;
- Develop technical reference approaches and key consideration for operational tools, including implementing guidelines and other relevant regulatory or administrative instruments;
- Identify environmental, social and economic considerations relevant to the development and implementation of operational measures and provide international reference approaches that may inform the Cambodian context; and
- Provide technical advice on operational regulatory approaches, identify potential gaps and implementation risk of drafted Prakas and implementation guidelines and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 5. Develop a practical technical guidelines or handbook consolidating the technical guidance and model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for e-waste collection, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling and other relevant procedures
- Review relevant international technical standards, guidance documents and good practices applicable to e-waste collection schemes, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling, gender-related health risks associated with hazardous materials and relevant environmental and safety considerations ;
- Identify international standards and good practices relating to e-waste dismantling and recycling and relevant criteria and considerations for the environmentally sound export of e-waste;
- Review relevant international standards and good practices for developing and implementing SOPs applicable to e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics;
- Develop technical reference content, including but not limited to safe collection and transportation of e-waste, relevant repair and reuse protocols, safe handling and storage, segregation by waste type, labeling and documentation requirements, and transportation of hazardous components;
- Identify international requirements and good practices relating to workers safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE), training and incident response; and
- Review good international practices for addressing gender-specific occupational health and safety risks and environmental safeguards to prevent pollution.
- Task 6. Prepare concise technical training materials and deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics
- Prepare concise technical training materials on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics; and
- Deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders.
- English - Fluent is required
- Master's Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, waste management, circular economy, chemical/industrial engineering or a related field
- Progressively responsible professional experience in e-waste/WEEE management, resource recovery, recycling or related waste-management fields for 10 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated technical experience in e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics, dismantling and recycling, and BAT/BEP or equivalent environmentally sound management approaches;
- Experience in repair, reuse and refurbishment system, right-to-repair and circular/eco-design;
- Experience preparing or peer-reviewing strategies, technical guidelines, standards or SOPs for e-waste management;
- Understanding of EEE/electronics value chain and knowledge of product repair, reuse, refurbishment and/or recycling;
- Knowledge of relevant Basel, Stockholm and Minamata Convention considerations for e-waste is an advantage; and
- Experience working in Cambodia, Southeast Asia or comparable markets and with development partners including UNDP, GEF, or similar international development projects is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Ability to translate technical issues and assess complex systems and provide practical strategic recommendations;
- Strong stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills;
- Understanding of Cambodia’s institutional and regulatory context;
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information;
- Strong communication and presentation skills; and
- Excellence written and spoken English is required, and
- Knowledge of Khmer is an advantage but not required.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with project team.
National Gender and Safeguards Expert
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Social Work, Rural development, Capacity development
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: N/A
Contract Type: Contractual Services - Individual
Post Level: Specialist
Reports to: National Project Director, National Project Manager, and National Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment, Phnom Penh, with travel to target areas as required
Duration: 15 weeks per year for a period of 4 years ($550/week x 15 x 4 = $33,000)
- Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Director and the National Project Manager, and in close coordination with the National Project Coordinator and other PMU/MOE staff, the National Gender and Safeguards Expert will play a key role in supporting the PMU in the following functions:
- Operationalize the Safeguards Capacity-Building Plan, and monitor Environmental and Social Safeguards progress in development/implementation of the project, ensuring that UNDPs SES policy is fully met and the reporting requirements are fulfilled
- Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all safeguards-related plans
- Ensure social and environmental grievances are managed effectively and transparently
- Review the SESP annually, and update and revise corresponding risk log; mitigation/management plans as necessary
- Ensure full disclosure with concerned stakeholders
- Ensure environmental and social risks are identified, avoided, mitigated and managed throughout project implementation
- Monitor progress in implementation of the project Gender Action Plan ensuring that targets are fully met, and the reporting requirements are fulfilled
- Oversee/develop/coordinate implementation of all gender-related work
- Review the Gender Action Plan annually, and update and revise corresponding management plans as necessary.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree in a relevant field, such as environmental studies, development studies, gender studies, gender and development, social science, etc.
- Demonstrable professional experience in gender mainstreaming, community development, and environmental and social safeguards, including risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring for 7 years as a minimum
- Proven track record in conducting participatory gender analyses, developing gender-responsive indicators, collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data, and preparing gender-responsive project assessments and Gender Action Plans.
- Prior experience with safeguards assessments and compliance processes of international organizations and donors (e.g., UNDP, World Bank, ADB, or similar), including familiarity with Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) and Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES).
- Strong understanding of the interlinkages between sustainable development, environmental management, social inclusion, and gender equality, with ability to integrate these into project design and implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in policy and programmatic engagement with national and local governments, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations, including capacity-building and institutional strengthening.
- Hands-on experience in consultations with Indigenous Peoples, application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), protection of cultural heritage, and facilitation of inclusive community engagement processes.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and reporting skills, with ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and deliver training or workshops for diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with project development and results-based management methodologies is highly desired; and ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive; and
- Excellent analytical, writing, advocacy, presentation, and communications skills are required; and
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written Khmer and English.