Background
Cambodia is facing mounting development challenges due to climate change. The observed longer dry seasons and shorter, more intense rainy seasons have become a common observation in Cambodia. In addition, climate change exacerbates the frequency and severity of natural hazards (such as floods and droughts), as well as impacts the agricultural production which is dependent on seasonal rainfall. Recovery from such events puts strain on the least developed country’s limited resources and forces shifts in development priorities - hindering Cambodia’s ability to progress and to achieve its development goals.
The Early Warning System (EWS) is one of the priorities of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC). The purpose of an EWS is to monitor climate and environmental data on a real-time basis, detect adverse trends and conduct reliable predictions of possible impacts in the form of early warning information. An early warning therefore refers not only to advisories in emergency situations, but also to information related to the changing climatic trends revealed after tracking and analysing climate and weather data over time. An effective EWS would thus enable timely response to natural hazards and extreme weather events, to support the implementation of the risk-informed development.
The project “Strengthening climate information and early warning systems in Cambodia to support climate resilient development and adaptation to climate change” (henceforth “the EWS project”) is being implemented to assist the Government in achieving the early warning system gaps and challenges in the country. The project seeks to address the current barriers through three complementary outcomes:
Increased institutional capacity to assimilate and forecast weather, hydrological, climate and environmental information.
Climate and weather information available and utilized for national, sectoral and sub-national planning as well as for transboundary communication in the region.
Strengthened institutional capacity to operate and maintain EWS and climate information infrastructure, both software and hardware, to monitor weather and climate change.
In relation to the Outcome 1, the project is assisting Department of Water Supply and Sanitation of Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (DWSS/ MOWRAM) in developing nation-wide groundwater management strategy and long-term capacity building program for DWSS / MOWRAM on ground water management in Cambodia.
Duties and Responsibilities
The output of this assignment is a document with a proposed groundwater management strategy in Cambodia, detailing the aspects specified below:
Commissioning a detailed desk study on groundwater situational analysis in Cambodia.
Commissioning a capacity and institutional assessment on groundwater management in Cambodia, linking the roles and responsibilities of various government institutions stipulated in the disaster management law, water-related law/s and existing policies / national strategies in Cambodia.
Developing proposed groundwater management strategy in Cambodia.
Providing recommendations for capacity development plan for groundwater management in Cambodia, for various government entities.
Conducting basic training on groundwater management in Cambodia.
Incorporating the comments from the relevant / identified stakeholders of the deliverables and updating the draft based on the comments
Presentation of findings to the stakeholders (to be organized by UNDP Cambodia)
Competencies
Time management (in managing deliverables);
Team management;
Professionalism, courtesy, patience;
Outstanding inter-cultural communication, networking and coordination skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced University Degree in Environmental / Earth Science. Advanced University Degree Masters / PhD on water management and/or groundwater management in Cambodia context is highly desirable.
Experience:
Substantial relevant experiences on applied research on water management and/or groundwater management, preferably in Cambodia context.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience working on water management and/or groundwater management.
Working experiences in Cambodia on water management and/or groundwater management.
- Experience in working with reputable research organization (internationally and nationally), government agencies, NGO’s or United Nations in carrying out the similar assignment would be an added value.
Language Requirement:
Excellent written and oral English.
Proficiency in Khmer.
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DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS
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Cover letter: Explaining why the Offeror the most suitable for the work;
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