Project Manager / Basin Planning & DSS Lead Expert (IE1) – Cambodia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Project Manager / Basin Planning & DSS Lead Expert (IE1) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Cambodia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a technical proposal for an upcoming assignment funded by the United Nations Secretariat in Cambodia. We are seeking an expert for the Project Manager / Basin Planning & DSS Lead Expert role to strengthen climate-resilient water-energy-food nexus decision-making through an integrated decision support system in a transboundary river basin.

The successful candidate will lead the upgrade and operationalisation of the national committee's climate-resilient Decision Support System for integrated planning. This pivotal role ensures effective integration of hydrometeorological, climate, and Earth Observation data into decision-support platforms while managing multi-stakeholder technical assistance activities over a fifteen-month period.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Upgrade and operationalise the national committee's climate-resilient Decision Support System (DSS) for integrated Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus planning in the transboundary river basin.
• Assess technical baselines and enhance DSS functionality with advanced climate scenarios and data integration.
• Deliver structured capacity building and technical training for relevant national and regional stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive implementation roadmap, sustainability financing strategy, and a scale-up project concept note.

Scope of work

• Assessing technical baselines for the existing decision support infrastructure.
• Upgrading DSS functionality through the integration of climate scenarios and Earth Observation data.
• Delivering structured capacity building and training programs for institutional partners.
• Developing an implementation roadmap and sustainability financing strategy.
• Drafting a scale-up project concept note for future water-energy-food nexus interventions.
• Ensuring close coordination with national committees and relevant regional stakeholders.

Your role as Project Manager / Basin Planning & DSS Lead Expert (IE1)

• Provide overall project management and technical leadership for the assignment.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder technical assistance activities and stakeholder consultations in Cambodia.
• Oversee the assessment of technical baselines and the functional upgrade of the Decision Support System.
• Guide the integration of hydrometeorological, climate, and Earth Observation data into the decision-support platform.
• Supervise the delivery of structured capacity building and training initiatives.
• Direct the creation of the implementation roadmap, sustainability financing strategy, and scale-up project concept note.
• Ensure timely delivery of all project outputs in accordance with United Nations Secretariat standards.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in climate adaptation, river basin management, decision-support systems, or integrated climate services, including work in developing country contexts
• Proven experience as team leader or project manager for multi-stakeholder technical assistance projects
• Languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Desirable

• Previous professional experience in the Mekong region or transboundary river basin management.
• Familiarity with United Nations project implementation procedures and standards.

An experienced Project Manager and Water Resources Engineer with a strong background in river basin management and decision-support systems, eager to lead climate-resilient water-energy-food nexus initiatives in Cambodia.

Assignment details

• Location: Cambodia
• Financed by: United Nations Secretariat
• Estimated duration: 15 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a United Nations Secretariat-financed project in Cambodia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.