Project Field Coordination Consultant

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Tboung Khmum Province, Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Report to: Clean Energy Program Manager

Contract Type: Time-based contract

Expected Workload: up to 46 days (the whole assignment period)

Expected Starting Date: 16th November 2026

The assignment timeline is from November 2026 to August 2028. Specific timeline of project activities is to be provided later to the selected consultant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-the-ground logistic arrangements (including procuring and booking venues, arranging catering, and preparing materials) for program-related workshops, trainings, and meetings, ensuring they are delivered effectively and on schedule
• A half-day program introductory workshop
• A two and half-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on climate change and clean energy for participating target pagodas, government partners and Buddhist organisations
• A two-day training on Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and project management for target pagodas
• A half-day Environment Dharma Workshop
• Four quarterly gatherings of representatives from target pagodas and local buddhist organisations
• *All logistics costs will be covered by EnergyLab, with procurement and expenses complying with EnergyLab’s Finance Policy.
• Liaise with local stakeholders including local authorities, Provincial Department of Cults and Religion, pagodas, and surrounding communities
• Serve as the focal local contact for project-related matters between EnergyLab and local stakeholders throughout the project period
• Facilitate the invitation of participants to project-related workshops, trainings, and meetings
• Support EnergyLab in identifying and confirming the right participants for each activity
• Support EnergyLab in preparing and delivering invitation letters to participants within the target province
• Support pagoda selection and pilot project implementation by target pagodas
• Support the selection of potential pagodas for capacity building – assisting them to complete the ‘Expression of Interest’ form and collecting the forms
• Support the selection of five clean energy pagoda-led pilot projects by
• Advising 8 participating pagodas in developing project concept note, budget plan, activity plan, and project management structure and in submitting their proposals to EnergyLab
• Assisting in site assessments at shortlisted pagodas to validate key aspects of their proposals
• Assist in arranging ongoing mentorship sessions for five pagoda-led projects’ implementation – four times per pagoda during the four-month implementation period – to advise on the project activities implementation
• Assist pagodas in implementing their own dissemination activities in relation to climate change and clean energy (one session per pagoda) in consultation with EnergyLab
• Closely monitor the implementation and flag issues
• Assist in the field work-related activities (e.g. video and documentary production)
• Take on any extra tasks as required by management that may be identified as critical in the course of the program

General & Technical Skills

• At least 4-5 years of experience delivering similar assignments such as stakeholder engagement, field coordination, and community project implementation
• Based in Tbong Khmum province or adjacent provinces, or able to travel to the province as often as the assignment requires, with travel arrangements and costs covered by the consultancy fee
• Demonstrated track record of working with faith-based, religious, or community-based organizations, including prior experience working with Buddhist institutions
• Excellent facilitation and multi-stakeholder engagement skills, including with local authorities and community groups
• Deep cultural sensitivity and working knowledge of Buddhist monastic customs, protocols, and values
• Proficiency in digital tools for communication, coordination, and project delivery
• Knowledge of climate change, environment, and clean energy
• Existing relationships with local authorities or pagodas in Tbong Khmum

Soft Skills

• Supportive of the clean energy transition
• Enjoys building strategic relationships
• Transparent, positive, humble, and adaptable
• Collaborative working style
• Display flexibility, appetite to deliver results walking an extra mile
• Display accuracy and reliability in communication, planning, and execution