Expertise: Land Management and Urban Planning
Expertise Group: Social & Political Science
Consultant Source: National
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Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
Background:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), with the support of the
Agence Française de Développement (AFD), have initiated the preparation of the proposed Livable,
Resilient and Water-Secure Cities Investment Program (âLRWSCIPâ). The proposed program will support
priority short- to long-term investments in urban planning, water supply, sanitation, solid waste, and
wastewater management infrastructure, along with related institutional strengthening activities. These
investments are essential to expand resilient urban services and enhance water security in Cambodian
cities.
LRWSCIP will prioritize 14 cities and 12 districts across the Mekong, Tonle Sap and coastal regions. The
expected outcome is resilience, coverage, and sustainability of water supply, sanitation, and other
urban services in 14 provinces expanded, improved, and strengthened. This will be achieved through
three outputs: (i) Output 1: Climate- and disaster-resilient urban planning strengthened, (ii) Output 2:
Resilience of urban flood risk, drainage, and sanitation management enhanced, and (iii) Output 3: Urban
water supply services resilience improved.
Implemented through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF), the proposed program is expected to span
12 years and comprise four investment tranches, with the initial tranche scheduled for 2026-2032.1 The
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) will serve as both executing agency (EA)
and implementing agency (IA), overseeing Output 3. The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and
Construction (MLMUPC) and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will act as IAs and will
oversee Output 1 and Output 2, respectively.
Objectives:
The objectives of this assignment are to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) of Ministry of Land
Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of
the Program and align with the approved annual work plan and budget. A national Program Coordinator will
be recruited to deliver the tasks specified in Section “Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output”. The
Specialist will coordinate closely with all the program consultants to ensure the deliverables of all
consultants are efficiently achieved.
Scope of Work
The Specialist will support the PMU and Program Manager in strengthening urban planning and land use
management at national and subnational levels, with a focus on integrating climate resilience, inclusive
development, and digital planning tools. The Specialist will work in close coordination with the Program
Implementation Assistance Consultant (PIAC), service provider to upgrade the Spatial Land Use Platform
(SLUP) and the consultancy firm in charge of improving the regulatory and policy frameworks to support
more efficient and climate-resilient urban planning and land use management, and liaise with relevant
departments within MLMUPC. The Specialist may be required to conduct field visits as needed.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
The Specialist will carry out to the following tasks (but not limited to):
(i) Coordinate regularly with the consultancy firm in charge of developing the proposed spatial and land
use plans and the PIAC.
(ii) Review existing national and subnational land use and urban development plans, policies,
regulations, and institutional arrangements.
(iii) In coordination with the consultant firm to be recruited, support the development or revision of
land use and urban development plans in selected cities and districts, ensuring alignment with national
planning frameworks and climate-resilient urban development principles.
(iv) Provide technical input to the formulation of spatial and zoning plans, including preparation of
planning maps and identification of priority areas for development or protection.
(v) Contribute to reviewing and updating Ministryâs Decision No. 52 on Coloring Standards and Map Legend
for All Levels Spatial Plan in Cambodia dated 28th June 2007.
(vi) Coordinate with the consultancy firm and the SLUP service provider to ensure accurate and timely
integration of urban planning and land use data into the platform.
(vii) Facilitate stakeholder consultations with provincial departments, municipalities, and other
relevant agencies to support inclusive and participatory planning processes.
(viii) Provide recommendations for institutional and policy improvements to strengthen land use
management and urban planning systems, including legal and regulatory reform where appropriate.
(ix) In coordination with the PIAC, support the capacity building of national and subnational government
staff in integrated urban planning, land use management, and application of digital planning tools.
(x) Review technical reports, planning documents, policy briefs, and presentations prepared by the
consultancy firms.
(xi) Perform any other tasks as requested by the Program Manager or Program Director to support
effective planning and implementation of the program.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The Specialist should hold a bachelorâs degree in urban planning, land management or a related field.
The candidate must have at least 10 years of practical experience in urban planning and land management;
experience in preparing spatial and land use plans is preferred; past experience with ADB or other
international funder is preferred; proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
Minimum General Experience: 10 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 10 Years
