National Consultant

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

The National Consultant will coordinate the review, development, and improvement of the ranger officer training curriculum in Cambodia, focusing on protected-area management and law enforcement. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Environment and relevant technical specialists to ensure that the training curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans, and materials are consistent, practical, and relevant to national protected-area management needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review existing ranger officer training curricula, syllabi, and training materials.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Environment and relevant technical teams to review and update training materials.
• Ensure consistency of terminology, training content, and curriculum structure.
• Coordinate inputs and technical contributions from relevant national consultants and subject matter experts.
• Review and improve training outlines, lesson plans, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Incorporate comments and recommendations from the Ministry of Environment and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and delivery of ranger officer training activities.
• Coordinate curriculum review meetings and technical discussions.
• Prepare the final ranger officer training curriculum package and training reports.

Languages

• English - Fluent is required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Climate Change, or a related field. is required

General & Technical Skills

• Protected Area Management; Ranger Training and Capacity Building; Training Curriculum Development and Coordination; Curriculum Review and Improvement; Training Needs Assessment; Law Enforcement Training; Natural Resources Management; Environmental Policy and Regulations; Syllabus and Lesson Plan Development; Training Material Preparation; PowerPoint Presentation Development; Technical Editing and Documentation; Stakeholder Consultation; Workshop Coordination; Training Evaluation and Reporting.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication; curriculum coordination; facilitation and presentation skills; teamwork and collaboration; stakeholder coordination; attention to detail; analytical thinking; leadership and initiative; time management; organizational skills; ability to work independently; and effective coordination with government institutions and technical experts.