INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

GENERAL INFORMATION

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

GGGI Cambodia is hosted by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and work closely other line ministries including Ministry of Public Work and Transport (MPWT), Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). At the municipality level, GGGI Cambodia supports Phnom Penh City Hall, Municipalities of Kep, Sihanoukville, Suong, Bavet, Battambang, Siem Reap and Kampong Cham.

GGGI’s Cambodia program offers policy and investment advice to several national and municipal counterparts with the objective of promoting sustainable urban development. Based on “green city strategies” which GGGI developed with 8 Cambodian cities, the current portfolio of projects covers sustainable energy, waste management, and green mobility. The objective of the program is to support green city planning by diffusing green growth concept and instruments as well as to assist in the development of bankable green city projects that result in climate change resilience and improved livelihoods for Cambodia’s urban poor.

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Cambodia country program is expanding its portfolio in urban sanitation and municipal solid waste sectors. GGGI will be initiating two programs, one each, in urban sanitation and municipal solid waste management to support the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and select Sub-National Governments in improving the service delivery and infrastructure.

To facilitate and guide these new initiatives, GGGI Cambodia country office intends to appoint a Senior Sanitation and Waste expert. This appointment shall be for an initial duration of 1 year with the possibility of expansion for another year.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Senior Sanitation and Waste Analyst will be based in GGGI Cambodia country office on a full-time basis and report to Regional Circular Economy Lead. S/he will support the Cambodia country program in implementation of the projects in sanitation and waste sector. S/he will have the responsibility of developing sector profiles, drafting regulations and policies, developing a project pipeline for investments and engaging with private and public stakeholders proactively and independently. S/he will work closely with MPWT, MOE, sub-national governments, other GGGI country teams and experts at HQ, other development partners and private sector stakeholders.

Main tasks include:

• Developing a comprehensive sanitation sector profile for Cambodia for both onsite (sewerage) and off-site systems (Faecal sludge management systems).
• Developing and drafting the National Sewerage Action Plan in close consultations with public and private stakeholders.
• Undertake a comprehensive regulatory review of sanitation sector in Cambodia and develop a draft report on Decentralized Management Mechanism regarding sub-decree 235.
• Draft a National Septage Management Policy in consultations with public and private stakeholders.
• Develop a National Municipal Solid Waste Management sector profile based on consultations and secondary data.
• Develop baselines and map the waste recycling and processing ecosystem in major cities in Cambodia.
• Engage with major cities, central government, private sector players and other development partners and develop an investment pipeline of seven municipal waste oriented circular economy projects.
• Support in co-ordination with various stakeholders in implementation of “Advancing ASEAN-Korean cooperation in Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management (IMSWM) for Environmentally Sustainable Cities” project.
• Support the country team in developing investment and resource mobilization proposals in sanitation and circular economy space.
• Support the country team in interpreting and translating documents and regulations in Khmer to English and vice-versa.

OUTPUT/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/DELIVERABLES

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE

The candidate shall be a Cambodian national with engineering / policy background and extensive experience in sanitation and municipal solid waste sectors in Cambodia. The candidate shall be analytically strong and have good experience in writing and developing technical reports in English language.

Key qualification requirements include:

• At least master’s degree in engineering, Sciences, Economics, Environment or other related fields.
• At least 6 years of experience in Sanitation and Municipal Solid Waste in Cambodia.
• Strong expertise and experience in writing / structuring reports and research articles in English is essential.
• Familiarity with key stakeholders in waste and sanitation space shall be an advantage.
• Awareness of local and international best practices in the field of sanitation and Municipal Solid Waste.
• Knowledge of various waste processing and wastewater treatment technologies
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate with stakeholders, including government agencies, industries, associations, etc.
• Ability to systemize, analyze and present the data.
• Language proficiency in Khmer
• Experience in translating / interpreting documents and meetings in both Khmer and English languages