Gender Specialist - National Consultant
MINISTRY OF HEALTH Job location: Phnom PenhLogin to see salary
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Job TypePermanent Job
Exp. LevelExecutive/Officer
Job FunctionHealthcare Services
IndustryPharmaceutical / Health Care
Preferred ApplicantLocal
Required LanguageKhmer , English
DeadlineApr 23, 2026
LocationPhnom Penh
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist and guide the PMU and stakeholders to implement the GAAP in accordance with ADB and Government of Cambodia gender related policies and plans in order to achieve the women’s empowerment results of GAAP
- Provide guidance for mainstreaming gender and social inclusion considerations in activities related to project implementation, management and monitoring, including assessing the gender responsiveness of the project at mid-term and completion;
- Support the PMU in monitoring and reporting progress against the CRIS-RHIP GAP indicators, including those linked to the Design and Monitoring Framework (DMF), and ensure that gender results are reflected in project progress reports, the Project Performance Monitoring System (PPMS), and annual work plans
- Conduct regular field visits to construction sites and assist supervisor in ensuring implementation of GAAP targets; collect qualitative and quantitative data showing progress on GAAP targets and include findings into reports to the Executing Agency (EA) / ADB
- Review outputs and deliverables of the consultant and contractors and ensure that scope of minor works incorporate stated gender-, migrant workers-, and ethnic group concerns
- Provide technical inputs to ensure that the design, construction, and upgrading of health facilities incorporate gender-responsive considerations, including safety, accessibility, privacy, and the needs of women, mothers, and vulnerable populations
- Review agreements and contracts under the project to ensure compliance with GAAP requirements;
- Assist the PMU to design and manage the implementation of health and socio-economic surveys in the target areas, related to gender, migrant worker and ethnic group issues;
- Ensure that gender-disaggregated data and gender-specific indicators in the GAP and design monitoring framework are incorporated into the project performance and monitoring system; and that GAAP implementation is incorporated into annual work plans and budgets;
- Consult with women beneficiaries, migrant workers and local beneficiaries to ensure women’s needs and aspirations are being addressed in project implementation and monitoring;
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the Ministry of Health’s zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment in targeted health facilities, including awareness raising, capacity development, and monitoring of compliance.
- Act as facilitator for mainstreaming gender, ethnic group and migrant worker issues in communications, capacity development and mentoring;
- Contribute to the preparation and delivery of training courses and workshops to inform and raise awareness about project-related gender issues, migrant worker issues and ethnic group issues;
- Monitor and report on women’s participation and benefits from project interventions, including improved maternal and child health services and access to upgraded health facilities.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing on gender, ethnic group, migrant worker issues as required, through partner forums, web pages and reports and including lessons learned/best practice in Cambodia;
- Document and disseminate lessons learned and good practices on gender mainstreaming in health service delivery and health infrastructure development under the project; and
- Perform other tasks assigned by Project Director/Project Manager.
Qualifications and Skills
- Postgraduate degree in sociology, gender studies, sociology, public health, development studies, social sciences, or related discipline
- At least 5-7 years’ of professional experience in gender equality, social inclusion, or community development programs, preferably in health secyor or social development projects
- Experience working with ADB or other development partner-funded projects and familiarity with gender policies and safeguard requirements is an advantage.
- Good understanding of gender issues in health service delivery, including maternal and child health, gender-based violence (GBV), and social inclusion of vulnerable populations.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting gender-disaggregated data and contributing to monitoring and evaluation systems. [Enhanced]
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating training, workshops, and capacity development activities related to gender equality and social inclusion.
- Familiarity with gender-responsive infrastructure, workplace safety, and prevention of sexual harassment in development projects is an advantage.
- Prior work experience in Cambodia or Southeast Asia, with good knowledge of the local institutional and cultural context.
- Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, development partners, and local communities.
- Proficiency in English and Khmer, both written and spoken.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of online communication tools.
How to Apply
Interested candidates shall submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) through the ADB’s CMS (Consultant Management System) at cms.adb.org. In case candidates are not yet registered on the ADB’s CMS, they are advised to immediately register themselves through the CMS online portal and then submit their EoI through the CMS. In addition to the above, candidates may (but not mandatory) also send their CV including a cover letter, by or before the submission deadline to H.E Moeung Vannarom, Project Manager, Ministry of Health.
NameH.E.Dr. Moeung Vannarom
TitleProject Coordinator
Phone Number+855 23998549 /
Emailmoeungvannarom@gmail.com
Address#18, Street 118, Sangkat Mittapheap, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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