Program Officer - Waste and Methane - Phnom Penh

Long-term contract
Localisation Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No remote
From 3 to 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 12-05-2024

Global Green Growth Institute

Aa treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.

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ENGAGEMENT

  • Works closely with the Country Representative, Unit Leads and the project team to ensure effective program delivery.
  • Collaborates with the donors and government counterparts in ensuring effective communications and fostering positive relationships.
  • Liaises with country teams, project managers, partners to ensure compliance with GGGI processes and monitor project/program delivery progress.
  • Supports engagement with stakeholders, including government counterparts, embassies, donors, and corporate and international gatherings and events

DELIVERY

Support the Unit Leads in overseeing the implementation of various activities of Waste and climate action programs including but not limited to the projects listed above.

The specific support would vary across projects but are likely to include the following:

  • IMSWM: Develop investment notes for the three selected projects and funding proposal for full feasibility studies for one shortlisted project, provide support to MOE for development of the three projects, support in implementation of other Circular Economy and waste management initiatives, etc.
  • TSSEI: Undertake further scoping studies on the four programmatic areas under TSSEI through consultations, map log frames of past and ongoing initiatives on Tonle Sap Lake, support in developing the concept note for the program including management guidelines and framework, support in developing funding proposals under the program
  • Methane Mitigation: Conduct policy gap assessments and develope policies, including methane reduction roadmaps and a national methane reduction plan, as needed to strengthen the country's enabling environment for methane mitigation. Additionally, support in developing methane inventory from the waste sector as well as identifying and developing project ideas in the waste or waste-agriculture sectors for implementation.
  • Conduct research, consolidate, review and report financial and progress data for monitoring and reporting to donor and government counterparts.
  • Ensure effective organization of project documentation and support the project managers in management reporting and communications.
  • Facilitate coordination with various stakeholders in implementation of above-mentioned projects.
  • Provide strategic oversight for the country team in developing investment and resource mobilization proposals in waste and climate action space.
  • Provide guidance to the country team in interpreting and translating technical documents and regulations between Khmer and English.
  • Contribute to program and project development and undertake other ad-hoc activities as required by the unit lead.
  • Manage the organization of conferences and workshops for the project, including but not limited to development of presentation slides, development of concept note and agendas, coordination for invitation letters as well as follow up with participants.
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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree in relevant fields such as international development, international relations, environmental policy, natural resources management, economics, engineering, climate change and sustainable development,
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience at an international level in the fields of waste management, urban development, climate change, green growth, and sustainable development, including at least 3 years in project implementation, solid waste management, wastewater management, and climate financing.
  • Experience working with sub-national and national governments.
  • Proficiency in Khmer and strong expertise in writing and structuring reports and research articles in English are essential.

FUNCTIONAL

  • Familiarity with key stakeholders in waste and climate change space shall be an advantage.
  • Awareness of local and international best practices in the field of Municipal Solid Waste and climate change.
  • Demonstrated ability to cooperate with stakeholders, including government agencies, industries, associations, etc.
  • Ability to systemize, analyze and present the data.
  • Experience in translating / interpreting documents and meetings in both Khmer and English languages

CORPORATE

  • Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with limited supervision
  • Strong stakeholder coordination skills
  • Maintain a high degree of professional integrity
  • Ability to work across multiple projects with tight deadlines
  • Able to effectively communicate, listen to others, and contribute to an environment for open communication
  • Commitment to diversity and gender equality and ability to mainstream gender into program work
  • Excels at problem solving, ask questions and seeks support when needed, shares easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally

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