CCAC National Project Coordinator for Cambodia

Result of Service

The CCAC National Project Coordinator will sit at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment. S/he will work in close collaboration with the CAC Secretariat team and focal points at the Ministry to coordinate the implementation of CCAC projects in Cambodia and will liaise with implementing partners to enhance awareness on SLCPs. The CCAC supported projects include: -KH Cambodia - Implement priority measures in Cambodia's Clean Air Action Plan -KH Cambodia - Deliver a Tier 2 GHG inventory for the agriculture sector -KH Cambodia - Develop a strategy for the stationary engine sub-sector -KH – Cambodia – Deliver training programme for the implementation of decrees for reducing open waste burning and air pollution -KH Cambodia - Strengthening the enforcement of vehicle emissions regulations and Euro 6 implementation planning - KH – Cambodia - Scaling up integrated rice straw management for reducing black carbon emissions. - Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator Programme. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to the CCAC Focal Point at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment help ensure that the CCAC supported projects are completed within timeline and in line with Cambodia's needs and priorities. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will be based at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment on a full-time basis and will report to CCAC. All deliverables are to be validated by the CCAC Focal Point at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment.

Work Location

Cambodia

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, and representatives of the private sector, the environmental community, and other members of civil society. The CCAC is the only international initiative working on integrated climate and clean air solutions to reduce the rate of near-term warming. It focuses on fast action to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane, black carbon, HFCs and tropospheric ozone. More information on the CCAC is available at: Cambodia joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2014 and has received funding and technical support from CCAC partners for activities in municipal solid waste, cooling, and national planning. The country has also established a National SLCP Unit in the Department of Air Quality and Noise Management which works to coordinate short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation efforts across ministries. The CCAC is therefore seeking a National Project Coordinator to strengthen the capacity of the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment to coordinate national SLCP activities in Cambodia. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will sit at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment. S/he will work in close collaboration with the CCAC Secretariat team and focal points at the Ministry to coordinate the implementation of CCAC projects in Cambodia and will liaise with implementing partners to enhance awareness on SLCPs. The CCAC supported projects include: -KH Cambodia - Implement priority measures in Cambodia's Clean Air Action Plan -KH Cambodia - Deliver a Tier 2 GHG inventory for the agriculture sector -KH Cambodia - Develop a strategy for the stationary engine sub-sector -KH – Cambodia – Deliver training programme for the implementation of decrees for reducing open waste burning and air pollution -KH Cambodia - Strengthening the enforcement of vehicle emissions regulations and Euro 6 implementation planning - KH – Cambodia - Scaling up integrated rice straw management for reducing black carbon emissions. - Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator Programme. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to the CCAC Focal Point at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment help ensure that the CCAC supported projects are completed within timeline and in line with Cambodia's needs and priorities. The CCAC National Project Coordinator will be based at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment on a full-time basis and will report to CCAC. All deliverables are to be validated by the CCAC Focal Point at the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment. Output expectations: 1) (a) Mechanism in place to ensure inter-ministerial and inter-institutional coordination and collaboration on CCAC projects implementation (e.g., inter-institutional task force, national SLCP unit, etc). (b) Endorsement at minister/cabinet level of CCAC activities and related outputs (c) Engagement of sub-national governments, and civil society in CCAC partner country (d) Coordination of all CCAC activities in Cambodia in coordination with the CCAC Focal Point within the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment 2) (a) A successful delivery of all elements of the CCAC supported projects in Cambodia including: - KH Cambodia - Implement priority measures in Cambodia's Clean Air Action Plan -KH Cambodia - Deliver a Tier 2 GHG inventory for the agriculture sector -KH Cambodia - Develop a strategy for the stationary engine sub-sector -KH – Cambodia – Deliver training programme for the implementation of decrees for reducing open waste burning and air pollution -KH Cambodia - Strengthening the enforcement of vehicle emissions regulations and Euro 6 implementation planning - KH – Cambodia - Scaling up integrated rice straw management for reducing black carbon emissions. (b) Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator Programme. That includes an effective coordination with relevant departments within the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment and relevant government agencies, and all project partners, including NGOs as well as support for the organization of training activities, gathering of data and contacts. 3) (a) Applications for grants/funding to secure long-term investment. (b) Coordinating the design of new technical assistance portfolio under the - Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator Programme. in line with the CCAC sectoral strategies and national priorities.Support for the SLCP Unit establishment. 4) (a) Participation at high political level in SLCP relevant events (b) Presentations at CCAC online and in-person events and meetings (especially the relevant CCAC Hubs), especially to showcase country's successes as well as to detail any challenges or requests for assistance. (c) Overview of Cambodia's planned engagement related to COP30 outcomes and preparations toward COP31. (d) Add updated partner profile for CCAC website 5) (a) Collaboration with CCAC from across national government departments (b) Assistance to the CCAC focal point in all aspects of coordinating national SLCP planning, policy and implementation efforts; including linking Cambodia's SLCP action to the NDC 3.0 implementation framework (c) Active participation with sectoral hubs and engagement with implementation facilitators (d) Other ad hoc outputs as agreed.

Qualifications/special skills

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in a subject related to environmental management/science, economics, health, project management, finance, administration, or in a relevant field. - At least 5 years of professional experience working in a field relevant to environmental management/science, climate change, economics, health, project management, finance, administration. - Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance to governments and other stakeholders is required. - Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups including national governments is required. - Excellent communication skills (written and oral presentations) are required. - Knowledge of the national policies in climate change mitigation and air pollution is required. - A good understanding of short-lived climate pollutants, climate change and air pollution issues in Cambodia is desirable. - Ability to work with advanced formulas in Excel spreadsheet.

Languages

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Excellent command in Khmer is an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.