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National Social Safeguard, Environmental and Climate Assessment Specialist

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National Social Safeguard, Environmental and Climate Assessment Specialist

Announcement Description

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has received a Loan of USD 36.3 million from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for financing the Project for “Accelerating Inclusive Markets for Smallholders Project (AIMS)” called Project, IFAD Loan No. 20000001751, for the project costs including Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), Private Sector (including beneficiaries and private businesses) Co-funding are estimated at USD 61.6 million. The project will have two components and be implemented over 6 years. The Financing Agreement was signed on 28 February 2017 and became effective on the same date. The Project has additional financing for implementation, IFAD Loan No. 2000005221 and 2000005222. The Project Completion Date is 30 September 2027, and the Financing Closing Date is 31 March 2028. The Project goal is to enhance prosperity of Cambodian smallholder farmers through increasingly profitable links to agri-businesses and markets, with intermediate objective to increase returns from farming for smallholders, including poorer farmers and youth, through efficient public sector investment.

The Project is comprised of two components:

  1. Component 1: Value Chains Development (VCD). The objective of this component is to focus on brokering, facilitation, innovations development and capacity building support to inclusive growth initially of five higher value product value chains - covering food and non-food crops and livestock.
  2. Component 2: Value Chain Financing. The objective of this component is to stimulate increased private investment into the priority VCs by farmers, MSMEs, agricultural cooperatives, agribusinesses, services providers and others, and by providing them better knowledge to take on their own investment decision.

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National Social Safeguard, Environmental and Climate Assessment Specialist

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Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: Khmer, English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Resources & Environment, Research / Development, Community Development, Analyst / Assessment
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Ref. AIMS/C1/C/2025/109

Department of International Cooperation (DICO) is the Project Management Office (PMO) to recruit National Social Safeguard, Environmental and Climate Assessment Specialist (SECAP) will be responsible for ensuring the project’s design and implementation comply with IFAD SECAP, national regulations, environmental and social safeguard requirements. Key responsibilities will include: (i) conduct risks assessment and prepare management measure (ii) oversight SECAP implementation addressing issues related to involuntary reallocation and resettlement; and (iii) mitigating impacts on the rights, culture and welfare of indigenous peoples and other vulnerable groups. The Consultant will be stationed at PMO/DICO and to work on a full-time basis for the period of 12 months that can be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The services will be provided by an individual consultant, who will be recruited in accordance with page 63 of the Procurement Management Manual of the Updated Standard Operating Procedure issued by RGC’ Sub Decree No. 181, dated 02 December 2019, For All Externally Financed Projects/Programs in Cambodia and IFAD Procurement Handbook.

Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Environmental Impact Assessment management, Natural Resource Management, Social Policies, Anthropology, Community Development, Development Studies or other related fields.
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, social safeguards policies including environmental social and climate risks management, social sustainability issues in development projects, including indigenous peoples/ethnic groups, gender sensitivity, the inclusion of vulnerable groups, stakeholder consultation, citizen engagement, and grievance redress;
  • Understanding of Cambodian Environmental Impact Assessment regulations, social safeguard policy of IFAD, World Bank and/or Asian Development Bank, and experience in the application of safeguards policies of International Financial Institutions, gender mainstreaming and cultural heritage;
  • Relevant experience working with Indigenous Peoples, managing involuntary resettlement and livelihood restoration plans;
  • Experience in facilitating community/stakeholder engagement and the application of grievance mechanisms;
  • Have strong understanding on technical process relevant to natural resource management, biodiversity assessment PA zoning and management plan, community protected area, land use and landscape management
  • Have knowledge on cultural heritage, gender and social inclusion
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Khmer
 

How to Apply

In submitting their expressions of interest, assistants are kindly requested to indicate the following reference Ref. AIMS/C1/C/2025/109. Interested assistants must provide their updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, experience in similar assignments, and experience in Cambodia and/or other developing countries along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address, telephone or fax numbers). Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in hard copy followed by an electronic copy.

Interested assistants may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) for the assignment by sending a request by Email or from the address below during office hours from 8:30 to 12:00am and from 2:00 to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, except public holidays.

Expressions of interest must be submitted to the address provided in the contact details.

Attachment:
  • Final_TOR_SECAP_AIMS_V1
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • The Department of International Cooperation (DICO) Phum Toeuk Thla, Russian Blvd, Sangkat Toeuk Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Duong Vannarith (Mr.)
 
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