CARE

Consultant for the Research on Performance and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Piloted Sustainable Waste Management Models

ConsultingPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Experience

5+ Years

Experience level

Mid-Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

International Trade and Development

Languages

English, Khmer

About the role

Conduct a comprehensive performance and cost-benefit analysis of both output-level models.
Specific objectives: Assess financial and non-financial benefits for relevant actors (classify by genders).
Evaluate stakeholder and customer perceptions of model transitions.
Analyse eco-packaging supply chain (O1) and recycling value chain (O2) and performance for both.
Identify barriers, enablers, and cost-effectiveness / ROI, including related gender norms (social norms or/and cultural contributing factors).
Document best practices and provide evidence-based recommendations for scaling.
Generate evidence for advocacy and green finance positioning.
Refine and Consolidate cases for replication and scaling.
Gender-disaggregated analysis of income and decision-making for (O1) women vendors and (O2) women edjai and depots.
Assess emerging market opportunities and financial analysis of the new models across the value chain for both output.

Requirements

Advanced degree in administration, economics, environmental management, sustainable consumption and production, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in model & cost-benefit analysis and performance evaluation, ideally with MSMEs & informal economies.
Proven expertise in cost-benefit analysis and financial performance assessment for small enterprises.
Experience with participatory research methods and stakeholder engagement.
Strong facilitation and shop management skills.
Strong participatory research, facilitation, and gender analysis.
Fluency in English and Khmer (mandatory).
Team members (must be demonstrated collectively): Sustainable Food Packaging: In-depth knowledge of sustainable/alternative packaging materials (leaf wraps, bagasse, etc.), food packaging supply chains in Cambodia/SE Asia, vendor-supplier dynamics, and customer perceptions related to food safety and packaging.
Waste Management & Circular Economy: Proven experience with municipal and informal waste management systems in Cambodia/SE Asia, including collection logistics, sorting, recycling value chains, and the specific dynamics of engaging with edjai and recycling depots.
Preferred: Previous in Cambodia or comparable Southeast Asian contexts.
Team’s or key team member(s)’ experience with sustainable packaging, circular economy, waste management, or sustainable consumption and production initiatives.
Knowledge of food vending, informal markets and MSME development.
Familiarity with social enterprise and sustainable model evaluation.
Experience ing with deve.

Required Skills

model & cost-benefit analysisperformance evaluationcost-benefit analysisfinancial performance assessmentparticipatory research methodsstakeholder engagementfacilitationshop managementgender analysisEnglishKhmersustainable food packagingfood packaging supply chainsvendor-supplier dynamicswaste managementcircular economymunicipal and informal waste management systemscollection logisticssortingrecycling value chains

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CARE is an international development organization fighting global poverty with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring sustainable changes to their communities.

Industry

International Trade and Development