Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Team Leader Circular Economy / Resource Recovery Expert for a consultancy assignment financed by UNIDO in Cambodia.
Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a technical proposal for an upcoming UNIDO initiative in Cambodia focused on the circular economy and resource recovery. We are seeking a qualified Team Leader and Circular Economy / Resource Recovery Expert to lead our multidisciplinary advisory team through a comprehensive assessment of industrial material flows and recovery technologies. The assignment aims to drive sustainable industrial development by identifying viable pathways for material recovery, recycling, and waste valorization.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight throughout the implementation of the project. Working closely with key stakeholders in the country, the expert will guide feasibility assessments and help formulate investment cases for circular practices, with a specific focus on understanding textile and garment manufacturing processes. This is a key expert role requiring deep technical knowledge, excellent coordination skills, and a strong commitment to advancing resource efficiency in Southeast Asia.
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
- Assess current industrial material flows and identify major opportunities for circularity and waste valorization.
- Evaluate available and emerging recovery or recycling technologies applicable to the local industrial context.
- Analyze textile and garment manufacturing processes to pinpoint specific areas for resource efficiency improvements.
- Contribute to robust feasibility assessments and investment cases for circular economy interventions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary team inputs and ensure high-quality deliverables meeting UNIDO standards.
Scope of work
- Conduct comprehensive baseline studies on material usage, waste generation, and resource recovery practices across target industries.
- Perform detailed technical evaluations of recycling and waste valorization technologies suitable for deployment.
- Analyze manufacturing processes within the textile and garment sector to determine material loss points and recovery potential.
- Develop feasibility assessments and financial investment cases for proposed circular economy solutions.
- Engage with national counterparts, industry associations, and relevant stakeholders to validate findings and build consensus.
- Draft and finalize comprehensive technical reports, policy recommendations, and strategic roadmaps.
- Manage day-to-day project coordination, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Your role as Team Leader Circular Economy / Resource Recovery Expert
- Serve as the Team Leader, providing overall technical direction, strategic guidance, and quality control for all assignment outputs.
- Lead the implementation of activities related to circular economy, resource efficiency, and material recovery.
- Coordinate the efforts of multidisciplinary team members and local experts to ensure seamless execution of tasks.
- Lead the assessment of industrial material flows and the evaluation of recycling and waste valorization technologies.
- Spearhead the analysis of textile and garment manufacturing processes and their specific resource recovery needs.
- Oversee the preparation of feasibility assessments, investment cases, and technical reports.
- Represent the consulting firm in high-level consultations and workshops with the donor and national stakeholders.
Requirements
- Education: Advanced university degree (Masters level or higher) in Engineering, Circular Economy, Environmental Management, Industrial Development or another relevant discipline
- At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in circular economy, resource efficiency, material recovery, recycling, waste valorization and/or industrial development
- Experience assessing industrial material flows and recovery or recycling technologies, with relevant understanding of textile/GFT manufacturing processes
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary assignments and contributing to feasibility assessments, investment cases or comparable technical studies
- Languages: Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills in English; experience in Cambodia and/or Southeast Asia would be considered an asset
Desirable
- Prior professional experience working in Cambodia and/or the broader Southeast Asia region.
- Established network with local industrial actors, government bodies, and international organizations operating in the country.
An experienced Team Leader and Circular Economy Expert with a strong background in industrial material flows, recycling technologies, and the textile sector, eager to lead impactful sustainability initiatives in Cambodia.
Assignment details
- Location: Cambodia
- Financed by: UNIDO
- Estimated duration: 6 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 UNIDO-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.
