River Basin Management and DSS Focal Expert (NE1) – Cambodia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a River Basin Management and DSS Focal Expert (NE1) for a consultancy assignment financed by United Nations Secretariat in Cambodia.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment funded by the United Nations Secretariat in Cambodia. The initiative focuses on strengthening climate-resilient water-energy-food nexus decision-making through an integrated Decision Support System (DSS) in a transboundary river basin.

We are seeking an expert to fill the role of River Basin Management and DSS Focal Expert (NE1). This key expert will play a pivotal role in upgrading and operationalising the climate-resilient Decision Support System to support integrated water resources management, hydrological planning, and climate adaptation initiatives in collaboration with national stakeholders.

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

Scope of work

• Assessing technical baselines for river basin management and decision support systems.
• Upgrading DSS functionality incorporating climate scenarios and advanced data integration.
• Integrating hydrometeorological, climate, and Earth Observation data into decision-support platforms.
• 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 initiatives.

Your role as River Basin Management and DSS Focal Expert (NE1)

• Lead technical activities related to river basin management and hydrological planning within the assignment.
• Support the operation, upgrading, and technical support of the Decision Support System (DSS).
• Collaborate closely with the national committee and relevant institutional stakeholders to ensure seamless data integration.
• Incorporate climate scenarios and Earth Observation data into the decision-support platforms.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of structured capacity building and training activities.
• Support the development of implementation roadmaps and sustainability financing strategies.
• Engage with local and regional stakeholders to align project outputs with climate adaptation initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Science, ICT for water/climate systems, or a related discipline
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Khmer

Desirable

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Cambodia on river basin management, hydrological planning, DSS operation/support, or climate adaptation initiatives, preferably with CNMC
• Demonstrated experience in transboundary river basin management projects.
• Strong background in integrating Earth Observation data into water resource platforms.

An experienced water resources professional with a strong background in river basin management and DSS operation in Cambodia, eager to drive climate-resilient decision-making.

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.