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Job Responsibilities & Duties

HIL Center Management, Partnership and Coordination (30%)

Oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of a newly established Housing Innovation Learning Center (HIL-C).
Ensure effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of HIL-C outputs and assigned projects.
Coordinate resources, schedules, events, and center operations to achieve the center’s objectives.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with:
Construction material suppliers and manufacturers
Universities and research institutions
TVET schools and training centers
SME building-material producers and manufacturers
Industry associations and community groups
Government agencies, especially the Construction Testing Laboratory
Serve as the focal point for collaboration among public, private, and academic partners.
Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, delegations, and study tours to the HIL-C, showcasing demonstration housing models and innovations.

Housing Research, Prototype and Demonstration (20%)

Collaborate with the Construction Team (country, regional levels) to develop and roll out the demonstration of climate-resilient housing solutions.
Support research activities related to innovative, affordable, and environmentally sustainable construction materials and technologies, with a focus on locally available and eco-friendly options such as bamboo, compressed earth blocks (CEB), agricultural waste materials (e.g., rice husk and fibers), recycled plastics, and recycled construction materials.
Promote the use of locally sourced and eco-friendly building materials.
Organize demonstration activities to promote the adoption of innovative housing products and construction techniques.
Liaise with the government construction testing laboratory and relevant stakeholders for product testing and certification, including coordinating the testing of new construction materials and products between SME manufacturers, MLMUPC’s Construction Testing Laboratory, and other available testing labs in Cambodia.
Facilitate testing processes for innovative building materials and housing products.
Document and share lessons learned and best practices from pilot projects for a scale-up.

Construction Market, Advocacy and Knowledge Sharing (20%)

Support Habitat Cambodia’s efforts to expand the market for climate-resilient and eco-friendly housing materials.
Engage stakeholders to increase awareness and adoption of innovative housing solutions.
Advocate for cost-effective construction technologies that benefit low- and middle-income households.
Provide advisory and coordination support to partners on housing innovation initiatives.
Facilitate technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving among relevant stakeholders.
Share best practices, research results, and policy recommendations from the HIL-C with government agencies, universities, NGOs, and the private sector.
Provide evidence and innovation inputs to support national housing policies and large-scale affordable housing programs.

Training and Capacity Building (20%)

Prepare training materials and resources for conducting the training programs for local builders, skilled labors, and contractors who are involved in the local construction process.
Ensure an equity in selecting the participants in training programs and provide an evaluation report upon completion of each of the training.
Collaborate with universities and TVET institutions to share trainer resources, training materials, and strengthen technical knowledge and skills development.
Promote sustainable, eco-friendly, and climate-resilient construction practices and knowledge-sharing in the training sessions.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and certification requirements.

Other responsibilities - 10%

Represent HIL-C in meetings, workshops, exhibitions, and construction industry forums.
Keep up to date with knowledge on housing research, eco-friendly building, and construction regulations in Cambodia.
Coordinate and support other departments as and when required.
Carry out other tasks as designated by the supervisor.

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