National Consultant - Development of National ABS-oriented FPIC Guidelines for Advance ABS Implementation in Cambodia Project
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Law, Resources & Environment |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 19th June 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
The Advancing Access and Benefit Sharing Implementation in Cambodia (A-ABS) Project and its interventions are purpose-built and closely focus on addressing legal, institutional, and stakeholder capacity gaps related to Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS). The key expected results include strengthened national ABS governance, Capacity development for stakeholders, Demonstration projects for ABS implementation, and knowledge management.
To strengthen national ABS governance, the project will develop and implement ABS legal and regulatory frameworks at national and sub-national levels, aligned with the Nagoya Protocol, including policy guidelines, permit systems, and compliance monitoring. By doing these, the project expects a fully operational ABS framework at national and sub-national levels, ensuring compliance and improved resource management. It is believed that the clear, streamlined, and tightly integrated legal and policy frameworks will enhance coordination among stakeholders and improve equitable access to and sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources.
The project will conduct targeted training programs to develop local capacity for government officials, the private sector actors, and indigenous people and local communities (IPLCs) on ABS negotiations, monitoring, and sustainable use of genetic resources. The improved knowledge and skill set among stakeholders is expected to increase compliance and foster more equitable and sustainable ABS partnerships.
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Science, or Development Studies, and Other related fields.
- At least of progressive experience in biodiversity and forest conservation, ecosystem protection, or related field for 5 years
- A Cambodian National with proficiency in written and spoken English and Khmer is required.
- Understanding of Access and Benefit Sharing, including an understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol; Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), Mutually Agreed Terms (MAT), ABS contract negotiation, and permit/certificate issuance.
- Understanding of Access and Benefit Sharing, including an understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol; Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), Mutually Agreed Terms (MAT), ABS contract negotiation, and permit/certificate issuance.
- Experience working in development partner-funded nature conservation or natural resource management projects.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of ABS-related policies and guidelines
- Understanding of Cambodia’s Biodiversity landscape, biodiversity, and ecosystem issues, including its values and functions
- Experience in policy-related data collection and analysis
- Experience in restoration of GR and bioprospecting species, and understanding of TK and IKSP.
- Good team player, self-starter, has the ability to work under minimal supervision and maintain good relationships.
Interested candidates are expected to send their applications, giving examples of relevant work for all criteria given in the minimum qualification section, to the Department of Biodiversity, Ministry of Environment and/or email provided in the contact details. The top scorers will be shortlisted for an interview.
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| Company : | Advance ABS Implementation in Cambodia Project |
| Email : | absprojectcambodia2026@gmail.com |
| Address : | Morodok Techo Building (Lot 503), Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
