International Technical Advisor on E-Waste Management and Circular Design of Electronic and Electrical Equipment for Global Electronics Management (GEM) Program Child Project in Cambodia
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Economics, Resources & Environment |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 16th November 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 10 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Job Description
Cambodia is experiencing a surge in the electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) sector, driven by both domestic consumption and foreign investment in an incipient manufacturing industry. However, adoption of circular policies and practices in the sector remains very limited and a weak e-waste management infrastructure result in growing volumes of e-waste being handled predominantly by an informal sector using environmentally unsound methods. Such practices lead to increased emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including unintentionally produced POPs (UPOPs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PDBEs), as well as mercury and other toxic substances.
This project aims to improve resource circularity and reduce the release of hazardous chemicals and wastes in the electronics value chain by addressing transformation levers (policy, infrastructure, innovation and learning, and multistakeholder dialogues) delivering results that national-level plans, policies, and incentive mechanisms for the circular electronics value chain; innovative and resource efficient products; markets to support innovation and behavior changes towards increased longevity; mechanisms to maximize reuse, repair, and material recycling; removal of hazardous waste streams in the electronics sector; knowledge management platform; and coordination and linkages among the relevant stakeholders.
The project will deliver multiple global environmental benefits (GEBs), including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (27,237 tons) and chemicals of global concern and their waste (2.7 tons of POPs and 0.3 kg of mercury removed or disposed, 20,411 tons of POPs/mercury-containing materials and products directly avoided) and POPs to air (1.7 gTEQ reduced). Other expected results include improved public health, a strengthened informal sector, and enhanced livelihoods.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the International Technical Advisor shall maintain regular coordination with the Project Management Unit and provide timely updates on progress, challenges and required follow-up actions. The International Technical Advisor shall undertake technical work in advance of, or alongside, the Local Consultant’s Cambodia-specific work.
- The International Technical Advisor shall:
- Prepare a comprehensive technical advisory report covering the international best practices, technical assessments, recommendations and methodological guidance across the thematic areas: i) e-waste dismantling and recycling, ii) national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics, iii) right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design; and iv) operational measures for the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 1-4 below.
- Develop a practical technical guidelines or handbook consolidating the technical guidance and model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for e-waste collection, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling and other relevant procedures. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 5 below.
- Prepare concise technical training materials and deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics. The detailed scope of work is specified in Task 6 below.
- Coordinate with the International Technical Advisor on EPR and the International Expert on Hazardous Waste Streams to ensure consistency between collection/reverse logistics, producer-responsibility arrangements and management of hazardous fractions.
- Task 1. Provide technical guidance and support on e-waste dismantling and recycling
- Review and synthesize relevant international standards, technical guidance and good practices on environmentally sound e-waste dismantling and recycling, including appropriate Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP);
- Develop an international technical assessment framework and suggested assessment criteria to assess existing e-waste dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia;
- Identify international technical approaches relating to hazardous components and substances, environmental safeguards, occupational health and safety, the formalization and integration of informal actors;
- Review current dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia against relevant good international practices and identify options that may be applicable to improve dismantling and recycling practices in Cambodia; and
- Provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 2. Provide technical guidance and support on national e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics
- Review and analyze international models and good practices for establishing e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics systems, including approaches for integrating informal sector;
- Identify technical infrastructure requirements and international approaches relating to hazardous waste storage, collection, transportation and environmentally sound management of e-waste;
- Review international approaches for promoting repair and reuse through engagement with ICT manufacturers, distributors, authorized service providers, after-sale service centers and repair shops, including safe dismantling and functionality testing of used components;
- Identify international approaches to the formalization of informal repair shops, including partnership and training models, gender-differentiated challenges, and technical approaches relating to component compatibility and second-use markets; and
- Propose practical approaches and strategies for e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 3. Provide technical guidance and support on right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design
- Review and synthesize relevant international policies, regulatory approaches and good practices relating to right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE);
- Develop an analytical framework and international reference criteria that can support the Local Consultant in conducting a situation and gap analysis in Cambodia;
- Identify international approaches to promoting ICT repair services and encouraging the purchase and use of repairable or upgradable devices;
- Review international approaches and key considerations for assessing the environmental, social, and economic aspects and implications of right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design measures; and
- Propose approaches and strategies to address right-to-repair, anti-planned obsolescence and circular design, assess their relevance and feasibility, and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 4. Provide technical guidance and support on operational measures for the implementation of the e-waste sub-decree
- Review and synthesize relevant international approaches and lessons relating to implementation of e-waste legislation and regulatory frameworks;
- Identify examples of operational measures and implementing instruments used internationally to support compliance with e-waste legislation and identify relevant lessons for consideration in Cambodia;
- Develop technical reference approaches and key consideration for operational tools, including implementing guidelines and other relevant regulatory or administrative instruments;
- Identify environmental, social and economic considerations relevant to the development and implementation of operational measures and provide international reference approaches that may inform the Cambodian context; and
- Provide technical advice on operational regulatory approaches, identify potential gaps and implementation risk of drafted Prakas and implementation guidelines and provide comprehensive technical review and input on the drafts submitted by the local consultant.
- Task 5. Develop a practical technical guidelines or handbook consolidating the technical guidance and model standard operating procedures (SOPs) for e-waste collection, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling and other relevant procedures
- Review relevant international technical standards, guidance documents and good practices applicable to e-waste collection schemes, dismantling, recycling, reverse logistics, safe handling, gender-related health risks associated with hazardous materials and relevant environmental and safety considerations ;
- Identify international standards and good practices relating to e-waste dismantling and recycling and relevant criteria and considerations for the environmentally sound export of e-waste;
- Review relevant international standards and good practices for developing and implementing SOPs applicable to e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics;
- Develop technical reference content, including but not limited to safe collection and transportation of e-waste, relevant repair and reuse protocols, safe handling and storage, segregation by waste type, labeling and documentation requirements, and transportation of hazardous components;
- Identify international requirements and good practices relating to workers safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE), training and incident response; and
- Review good international practices for addressing gender-specific occupational health and safety risks and environmental safeguards to prevent pollution.
- Task 6. Prepare concise technical training materials and deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics
- Prepare concise technical training materials on internationally recognized good practices in dismantling, recycling, collection and reverse logistics; and
- Deliver expert guidance/training to relevant government and private-sector stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Languages:
- English - Fluent is required
- Master's Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, waste management, circular economy, chemical/industrial engineering or a related field
- Progressively responsible professional experience in e-waste/WEEE management, resource recovery, recycling or related waste-management fields for 10 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated technical experience in e-waste collection schemes and reverse logistics, dismantling and recycling, and BAT/BEP or equivalent environmentally sound management approaches;
- Experience in repair, reuse and refurbishment system, right-to-repair and circular/eco-design;
- Experience preparing or peer-reviewing strategies, technical guidelines, standards or SOPs for e-waste management;
- Understanding of EEE/electronics value chain and knowledge of product repair, reuse, refurbishment and/or recycling;
- Knowledge of relevant Basel, Stockholm and Minamata Convention considerations for e-waste is an advantage; and
- Experience working in Cambodia, Southeast Asia or comparable markets and with development partners including UNDP, GEF, or similar international development projects is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Ability to translate technical issues and assess complex systems and provide practical strategic recommendations;
- Strong stakeholder consultation and facilitation skills;
- Understanding of Cambodia’s institutional and regulatory context;
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information;
- Strong communication and presentation skills; and
- Excellence written and spoken English is required, and
- Knowledge of Khmer is an advantage but not required.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with project team.
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Company Information (Opening jobs)
| Company : | Global Electronics Management (GEM) Program Child Project in Cambodia |
| Contact Name : | General Directorate of Policy and Strategy/ Ministry of Environment |
| Email : | seylasok@gmail.com |
| Address : | Techno Heritage Building, plot No.503, Blvd (St. 3), Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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