Position: Climate and Environment Lead
Reports to: Senior Public Sector Advisor
Location: Phnom Penh
Period of Assignment: July 2024 – June 2025
Duration: 12 months
Employment type: Full-Time Staff
Contractual arrangement: “eligible for Cambodian residents/citizens only”
Program Background
The CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three-year extension.
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and three Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.
Position Summary
The Climate and Environment Lead is a senior leadership position within the CAPRED Facility, responsible for spearheading resilience and environmental sustainability across all CAPRED activities. This position champions climate investment and fosters a robust climate investment ecosystem. To excel in this role, a strong foundation in sustainability, technical understanding, and exceptional stakeholder management skills are essential.
Roles and Responsibilities
1- Strategic Leadership
2- Technical
3- Compliance
4- Stakeholder relationship
Selection Criteria
Essential:
Desirable:
This is a full-time position with an attractive monthly remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Monday 10 June 2024
How to apply
Please send your cover letter and CV with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees to recruitment@capred.org mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line “Climate and Environment Lead”.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interview.
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