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5) Institutional Arrangement
To deliver the outputs of the assignment, the consultant will work in close collaboration with the Poverty
Reduction Unit team, in particular with the Siem Reap Local Coordinator, the Human Development Officer,
and the Poverty Reduction Unit team leader, but also with the provincial authority and other stakeholders.
6) Monitoring and Progress Controls
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the LPP Policy and Research Coordinator. The
Human Development Officer will be responsible for keeping track of the progress made by the consultant
base on the agreed work plan and deliverables. On daily basis, to deliver the expected outputs, the
consultant will work closely with Siem Reap Local Coordinator.
7) Payment Milestones
Consultant will be paid on a lump sum basis under the following installments:
1) (15%) 1st payment, upon submission of work plan/refined methodology to conduct the
assignment;
2) (25%) 2nd payment, upon completion of the presentation related to Siem Reap labor market
during the job fair in Siem Reap;
3) (30%) 3rd payment, upon submission and acceptance of Human Capital and Skill Development
Strategic Plan (HCSDSP) for Siem Reap;
4) (30%) 4 th (final) payment, upon submission and acceptance of concept note for a Human Capital
and Skill Development Provincial fund.
8) Minimum Qualifications Requirement
Education:
Experience:
Competencies:
Master or PhD in economics, education, public policy, international development
studies, and/or related subjects.
At least seven years of work experience at national and international level in social
science – sociology, development studies, and/or labor market and skill
development at theoretical level and practical level in the field;
Proven relevant experience in Cambodia or a development country in Southeast
Asia on related project context and in multi stakeholder environment including
development organization, national counterpart, civil society, private sector;
Broad knowledge of sub-national administration, tourism and employment;
Substantial experience in providing policy advise in the area related to human
capital;
Substantial experience working and engaging with senior government officials,
donor representatives and civil society on policy and strategic issues;
Substantial experience in working on complex policy-based research related to
economics, human development, rural development, etc.;
Experience in providing substantive inputs into technical documents and
mentoring researchers in developing countries;
Ability to write effectively, particularly technical and policy papers and studies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills;
Previous experience or familiarity with the UN/UNDP is an asset.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills
Good facilitation and presentation skill;
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with various partners including the
government, civil society, private sector, UN and other development donors and
high quality liaison and representation at local and national levels;
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and ability to foster relationships with
key stakeholders from donors, government counterpart, and other local partners;
Understanding of gender mainstreaming, youth employment and challenges;