Senior NKE Legal/Regulatory Expert for Cowater International
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Law |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 11th December 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : |
Announcement Description
The Royal Government of Cambodia is committed to advancing its digital transformation agenda and tackling challenges related to energy efficiency, particularly under the National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP) 2022-2030. The European Union's "Partnership for Sustainable Energy Practices in Industry" program aims to strengthen the regulatory framework to implement NEEP effectively. This requires the development of new, legally enforceable legal instruments (Prakas) for the Energy Management Program (EMP) and related policies. This role requires an expert with deep knowledge of Cambodian administrative law.
Why Work with Us
- Strengthen the legal and regulatory framework governing energy efficiency in Cambodia's industrial sector.
- Develop, draft, and facilitate the approval process for necessary secondary legislation (Prakas).
- Support the full implementation of the Energy Management Program (EMP), the designation of Designated Energy Consumers (DEC), and Standards and Labelling (S&L) for industrial appliances.
- Assignment A: Draft the comprehensive text of the Joint Prakas for the Energy Management Program (EMP), coordinate the review process between MISTI and MME, and support consultation workshops.
- Assignment B: Draft the official Prakas text for Designated Energy Consumer (DEC) Designation, formalizing the process for MISTI to designate, monitor, and enforce compliance.
- Assignment C: Draft the legal instrument for Standards and Labelling (S&L) and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for industrial equipment, ensuring alignment with MME's policy and MISTI's input.
- Assignment D (Optional): If activated, develop the legal basis for incentive structures, potentially drafting provisions for financial and non-financial incentives.
- General Tasks: Provide ongoing legal counsel to the project team, actively participate in technical working group meetings, and ensure the legal compliance, proper structure, and Khmer language precision of all legal instruments.
- Quality Assurance: Check and certify the correctness of the final English translation (translated by a separate translator) of the approved Khmer-language legal texts.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically , focusing on demonstrating suitability for legal drafting in Khmer and experience with government coordination.
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter: Explaining suitability and highlighting relevant legal and policy drafting experience.Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.Examples of Work Experience: Three (3) examples with similar scope (legal/regulatory drafting, coordination).References: Three (3) professional references.Financial Proposal: A clearly stated proposed Daily Rate (in EURO).Submission Instructions: Please submit your complete application documents electronically to the following email addresses provided in the contact details.
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| Organization : | Cowater International |
| Contact Name : | Team Leader, Eric Buysman |
| Email : | eric.buysman@gmail.com sophannan@gmail.com |
| Address : | 45 Preah Norodom Blvd (41), Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://maps.app.goo.gl/r7LnuMBQjNCGCCWr9 |
