National Consultant on Guiding Principles for SUPs for Promoting Circular Solutions for the F&B Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Any major |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 30th June 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Cambodia’s economy and population have grown rapidly in tandem. From 2011 to 2021, GDP per capita increased from US$ 882 to US$ 1,625 (WB, 2022). Meanwhile, the population grew from 13.8 million in 2008 to 16.6 million in 2021 (WB, 2023). The growing economy and population have vastly increased the use of materials and the amount of waste generated. This has added significant pressure on Cambodia’s resources, infrastructure, and environment. In Phnom Penh, for instance, the total volume of municipal waste increased drastically from 343,657 metric tons in 2007 to 1,288,223 metric tons in 2022 (MoE 2023). At least 20% of this waste is plastic that is dumped in landfills.
Single Use Plastics (SUPs) used in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector (e.g. plastic bags, cups, wraps, PET bottles) is the dominant type of plastic waste found in the landfill. This is also the case with plastic waste found in the environment and waterways. The combined drone and field surveys conducted by the World Bank (2025) found that SUPs accounted for around 90% of all waste leakage to rivers and coastal areas in Cambodia.
The Project is seeking for the following position, talented, and result-oriented candidates to fill the positions:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- At least of experience with environmental management and policy development for 5 years
- Master’s degree (postgraduate) or higher in Circular Economy and Sustainable Innovation, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Sustainable Finance, International Development, with specific academic background related to social and environmental sustainability, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), green financing.
- Experience in coordination and working with the multi-stakeholders
- Experience and understanding of government/project’s administration and financial tasks/system, especially procurement procedure.
- Experience in liaising with the government, CSOs, and the private sector in the waste and hospitality sectors.
- Experience with UNDP and/or UN agencies, research institutes, and academia will be an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability in communication, facilitating, networking, negotiations, and writing.
- Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
- Flexibility and availability to travel to the target provinces
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Company : | Promoting Circular Solutions for the F&B Sector to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Cambodia |
| Email : | mengeangtaing@gmail.com |
| Address : | Ministry of Environment (MoE) Morodok Techo Building, Lot 503, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
