Expertise: ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS
Expertise Group: Biological Sciences & Ecology
Consultant Source: National
TOR Keywords: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST
Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) of MISTI in carrying
out the environmental safeguards activities in accordance with the approved safeguards frameworks and in
compliance with the ADB’s and national safeguards policies. A national Environmental Safeguards
Specialist will be recruited to deliver the tasks specified in detailed tasks.
Scope of Work
The Specialist will be initially engaged for 26 months across Tranche 1 and will be based at the PMU
office of MISTI. The extension of the Specialist’s contract shall be subject to satisfactory performance
and mutual agreement by both parties. The Specialist will work in close coordination with the Program
Design and Implementation Assistance Consultant (PDIAC) team and liaise with relevant departments within
MISTI. The Specialist will report directly to the Program Director and Program Manager of the PMU. The
Specialist may be required to conduct filed visits as needed.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
The Specialist shall work closely with the Environmental Safeguard Focal Point of the EA and carry out
the following tasks (but not limited to):
(i) Provide technical assistance to help ensuring that the implementation of the LRWSCIP, Output 3 is in
compliance with the relevant ADB environmental safeguard requirements as well as with applicable
environmental, and health and safety related laws, regulations and standards of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
(ii) Provide technical assistance on environmental, and health and safety matters associated with the
implementation of the LRWSCIP, Output 3.
(iii) Coordinate with the relevant appointed ADB officers to support timely delivery to ADB of
environmental safeguard documents and information related to the environmental, and health and safety
performance of the subprojects under Output 3
(iv) Carry out technical reviews of environmental safeguard documents (including but not limited to
Initial Environmental Examinations, Environmental Management Plans, Environmental Due Diligence Reports,
Environmental Codes of Conduct, Semi-annual Environmental Monitoring Reports) prepared by the PDIAC and
recommend improvements to ensure that the documents are satisfactory before final review by the
Executing Agency and endorsement for submission to ADB.
(v) Screen all subprojects under Output 3 of the LRWSCIP and identify permits, licenses or certificates
related to environmental and health and safety matters as may be required under the laws and regulations
of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
(vi) For components under Output 3 that are required to undergo environmental impact assessment under
the Code on Environment and Natural Resources of June 2023, develop terms of references for consulting
services on conducting the legally required environmental impact assessments.
(vii) Carry out technical reviews of domestic environmental impact assessment reports and recommend
improvements to ensure satisfactory documents before submission to the Ministry of Environment for
review and approval.
(viii) Liaise with the PDIAC to support timely delivery of environmental safeguard documents.
(ix) Liaise with the PDIAC to keep track of and follow up on implementation of any corrective action
plans and time-bound action plans.
(x) In coordination with the PDIAC, participate in onsite environment, and health and safety inspections
of the construction or operation of the subprojects and assist the Environmental Safeguard Focal Point
assessing the environmental, health and safety performance and compliance of the subprojects.
(xi) Participate in ADB missions as may be requested by the EA.
(xii) Assist the EA with any other environment, health and safety matter related to the implementation
of the LRWSCIP, Output 3 as may be requested by the EA.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
The Environmental Safeguard Specialist should hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental management,
environmental engineering, or a related field. The candidate must have at least 8 years of practical
experience in environmental management, including experience in providing technical assistance on
environmental aspects for infrastructure or similar projects, and conducting environmental and
occupational health and safety inspections during construction. Familiarity with the application of the
ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) is essential. Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and
writing) and in MS Office applications is required
Minimum General Experience: 8 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 8 Years
