National Consultant: CBFM & GEDSI Specialist, Cambodia, ADPC, 2026

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking a National Consultant to serve as a Technical Specialist for Community-Based Flood Management (CBFM) and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) implementation in Cambodia. This role is crucial for the CREWS 2.0 Project, which aims to enhance early warning systems and community resilience to climate and disaster risks.

The consultant will provide national-level technical guidance, review, and coordination support to ensure the effective implementation and quality assurance of CBFM and GEDSI interventions. The position involves close collaboration with the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) and other stakeholders, focusing on strengthening community capacities and integrating inclusive approaches.

Quick Facts

About the Position

The primary responsibility of this consultancy is to offer national-level technical and coordination assistance to ADPC for the successful execution of CBFM and GEDSI activities within the CREWS 2.0 Project in Cambodia. This includes acting as ADPC's national technical focal point, providing strategic guidance on planning and monitoring CBFM activities, reviewing technical aspects of community awareness and flood risk management measures, and ensuring the systematic integration of GEDSI considerations into all project phases. The consultant will also contribute to the development of Community Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) and manuals, support national consultations, and document lessons learned from community simulation exercises.

Eligibility

• Advanced university degree (Master's preferred) in Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in disaster risk management, climate resilience, humanitarian action, or community development.
• Demonstrated experience in community-based disaster risk management, community preparedness, flood risk management, or early warning systems.
• Proven experience working directly with communities and local government authorities in Cambodia.
• Experience integrating gender equality, disability, and social inclusion into relevant interventions.
• Experience facilitating community consultations, participatory assessments, training, and workshops.
• Familiarity with Cambodia's institutional arrangements for disaster risk management.
• Experience working with government agencies, civil society organizations, international organizations, and community-based actors.
• Strong experience in technical documentation and reporting.
• Proficiency in Khmer and working proficiency in English.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to strengthening disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Cambodia.
• Work with an autonomous international organization focused on sustainable development.
• Travel allowances for official missions outside the duty station (local/international travel, daily subsistence allowance, accommodation, and other related travel costs as per ADPC travel policy, subject to pre-approval).

Documents Required

• Completed ADPC application form (downloadable from www.adpc.net)
• Financial Proposal (using the attached form, downloadable from www.adpc.net)
• Resume
• Copy of degrees/certificates
• Cover letter

How to Apply

1. Download the ADPC application form and Financial Proposal form from www.adpc.net.
2. Complete the application form and financial proposal.
3. Prepare your resume, copies of degrees/certificates, and a cover letter.
4. Submit all required documents via the Google Link or https://forms.gle/CdT9j3RVCeehvCMD9.

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