Description of the mission

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PURPOSE

The SAAT project (Sustainable Access & Action for Transforming Waste) aims to expand access to sustainable solid waste collection services in rural Cambodia through market-based approaches, working with local entrepreneurs to strengthen waste management systems.

The Local Partnerships Coordinator leads coordination with village, commune, and district-level governments to support project implementation and foster a supportive regulatory environment for waste collection. Additionally, the Local Partnerships Coordinator will lead the training and business incubation for informal waste collectors (et jays) to improve their livelihoods, safety, and integration into the formal waste market.

Responsibilities

Local Government and Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong cooperative relationships with local authorities at all levels (village to provincial) and relevant NGOs
Review existing agreements between private waste service providers and local authorities, offering actionable recommendations to both parties to strengthen contracts, clarify operational duties, and improve accountability
Lead the organization of commune kick-off workshops and community events to promote waste services and set coverage expectations with village leaders
Facilitate collaboration between private service providers and local authorities to resolve operational challenges and formalize payment collection methods
Represent the project at monthly Commune Council meetings and other stakeholder forums to update progress and address bottlenecks
Identify and provide capacity building to government "SWM focal points" at the village, commune, and district levels

Informal Recyclable Collector (Et Jay) Training and Strengthening

Lead the implementation of the et jay business incubator program, tailoring training to participants with limited literacy
Provide coaching in financial literacy, business planning, and occupational safety specifically for informal waste collectors
Manage the competitive grant process for et jays, including supporting investment plan development and monitoring the impact of disbursed funds
Facilitate market links between et jays and larger recyclers or waste SMEs to increase material recovery and income

Strategy and Project Monitoring

Provide strategic insight for the project's local authority engagement and governance pillars
Support the monitoring of service coverage in target villages and analyze field data to suggest implementation improvements
Ensure household coverage data at the village and commune levels is regularly updated and accurate

Financial and Administrative Management

Develop and execute a weekly work plan and provincial budget plans aligned with project goals
Ensure all expenses and receipts are accurate, justified, and fully compliant with iDE finance policies

Profile

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Skills

Education: University degree (Bachelor's or higher)
Experience:
Proven experience in community development and building relationships with local government authorities
Demonstrated experience or understanding of local governance structures, public service delivery, or drafting/reviewing service contracts
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Google Suite
Ability to compile and analyze basic operational data and reports
Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings with rural households and government officials
Communication: Strong spoken and written communication skills in both Khmer and English
Logistics: Must own and be able to ride a motorcycle for frequent travel to rural field sites

iDE Cambodia

iDE creates income and livelihood opportunities for poor, rural households with a focus on agriculture, climate and resilience, food security and nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

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Nonprofit organization
Between 50 and 250 employees

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iDE Cambodia

iDE creates income and livelihood opportunities for poor, rural households with a focus on agriculture, climate and resilience, food security and nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

Website
Nonprofit organization
Between 50 and 250 employees

iDE Cambodia did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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