Economist and Financial Specialist

• Type: Contract
• Location: Cambodia
• Organisation: Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd
  Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd (KBR) is an engineering and infrastructure firm providing program and project management, operations and maintenance, construction management, engineering and other services to clients throughout the Asia Pacific region. In the civil infrastructure market, the company operates in diverse industry sectors, including water and wastewater, mining and minerals and transport. Web site address: http://www.kbr.com
• Closing Date: 09-May-2008
• Description:
  KBR is seeking short-listing to pursue this ADB PPTA. The outcome of the TA is an agreed grant project, designed to (i) strengthen the capacity of communities to design, build and manage water supply and sanitation facilities; (ii) increase the number of water supply and sanitation facilities; and (iii) provide hygiene and sanitation education. The objectives of the proposed TA is to (i) Identified opportunities and constraints in the implementation of the rural water supply and sanitation strategy in Cambodia; (ii) Village level engagement strategy based on community based approach and Cambodia's de-concentration and decentralization policy; (iii) proposal on development of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation database for project design and implementation; (iv) identification of appropriate water supply and sanitation technologies, systems and operation and maintenance practices, including private sector participation; and (v) an overall sector investment project. We are seeking potential candidates for the Economist and Financial Specialist role. Major responsibility will be responsible for the overall project and sample subproject economic and financial analyses and cost estimates. She or he will work with the team leader and review macroeconomic settings and sector financing based on available documentation. The specialist shall provide timely inputs to the team leader for the required reports. The successful candidates will work within a team of international and domestic consultants, contribute technical expertise and knowledge toward achieving the project aims, and ensure that client expectations are realised in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Should KBR be short-listed and our subsequent tender be successful, it is anticipated that the consulting services will commence in early August 2008. Duration: 1.0 month
• Applicant Requirements:
  Application Requirements Candidates must be able to demonstrate: - Prior relevant experience of at least 10 years in water and wastewater sector economic and financial management and monitoring, preferably in water supply and sanitation engineering - Significant exposure to the management of aid funded infrastructure projects, familiarity and experience in participating ADB PPTAs - A proven understanding and track record of working in Asia - preferably in Cambodia - Familiarity with the water sector economic and financial management and monitoring requirements required by ADB and Cambodia - Appropriate and relevant internationally recognised qualifications Experience working with counterparts in preparing and/or delivering development assistance projects would be a distinct advantage.
• Application instructions:
  Expressions of interest should include a current CV with full contact details. At least two referees should be nominated, including contact details for referral. Please email the application using the subject line and address below, and include the specific position title. Subject line: Cambodia - Second Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project - Economist and Financial Specialist. Email: fausoda@kbr.com. KBR operates throughout the Asia Pacific region and provides local, regional and global opportunities. We seek staff of the highest calibre, and provide professional challenge, excellent career prospects and competitive employment conditions. We are committed to achieving health, safety and environmental excellence in all our business practices and operations. KBR is a quality assured, equal opportunity employer.
• Restrictions: No Restrictions
• Contact Person: Recuitments fausoda@kbr.com
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