{"id":6293,"date":"2021-06-24T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T08:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/?p=6293"},"modified":"2021-07-01T13:14:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T05:14:36","slug":"consultancy-project-assistant-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/index.php\/2021\/06\/24\/consultancy-project-assistant-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultancy: Project Assistant (Malaysia)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <strong>Alliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities\u00a0<\/strong>programme is looking for a Project Assistant (PA)\u00a0for the Implementation of the Development of Plastic Waste-Free Cities Programme in Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Malaysia. The PA will be engaged to assist ICLEI SEAS on the implementation of project activities in IRDA and deliver the expected project outcomes and outputs in an effective and efficient manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>SCOPE OF WORK<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In particular, the following are the detailed roles and responsibilities of the PA:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Project Management and Administration<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Develop a City Work Plan that is aligned with the overall Project Work Plan. It shall include expected activities, timeline, and cost estimates, for review and approval of ICLEI SEAS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coordinate with IRDA and other community stakeholders the execution of work plan and gathering of necessary information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Report to the ICLEI SEAS updates on day-to-day operation and issues on project implementation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Participate in meetings of the ICLEI Project Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prepare progress and financial reports<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Project Implementation<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Provide technical and administrative assistance on the execution of the City Work Plan particularly on the conduct of the following activities:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Primary and secondary data collection to establish baseline data for municipal solid waste and plastic waste of IRDA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Review of relevant policies, programs, and projects of IRDA that may serve as entry points for the project<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Drafting of the plastic waste management plan and implementation roadmap<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Identification of infrastructure project concept and preparation of investment ready proposal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Presentation and solicitation of feedback to the draft plastic waste management and implementation roadmap to the IRDA officials and AEPW<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prepare and manage an organized database of collected information, data, literature, reports, and other project documents and references<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coordinate, facilitate, and prepare documentation reports of at least three (3) consultation meetings with key technical staff and officials of IRDA, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., community, experts, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perform such other functions as may be directed by the ICLEI SEAS Regional Program Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>DURATION AND LOCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The project-based employment will be within a period of <strong>ten (10) months<\/strong> from <strong>July 2021 to April 2022<\/strong> and activities shall be undertaken in <strong>Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Master\u2019s Degree in environmental science\/management, urban and regional planning, or other relevant degrees; or a combination of relevant undergraduate education and required experience;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At least three (3) years of experience in solid waste management;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experience with international and\/or bilateral\/multilateral development institutions would be an advantage, as well as prior work involving coordination with local government;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Experience in working with high level public and private sector counterparts is highly desirable;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent research, report writing, and documentation\/database management skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent presentation as well as oral and written communication skills in Malay and in English;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Active user of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual conference meeting applications (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meets); and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High level of initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness with a drive for efficiency and results<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A resident of Iskandar Malaysia or Johor State is preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>APPLICATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>UPDATE:<\/strong> Interested individuals are requested to apply on or before <strong>July 6, 2021 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM Philippine Standard Time <\/strong>by sending the following documents in English to <strong>Ms. Pamela Cabacungan <\/strong>via email address<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:pamela.cabacungan@iclei.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>pamela.cabacungan@iclei.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cover letter and confirmation of availability for the consultancy\u2019s duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Latest CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Expected salary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The full Terms of Reference for this consultancy is posted<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/icleiseas.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AEPW-ICLEI-ToR_-IRDA-Project-Assistant-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">For any queries regarding this Terms of Reference, please contact ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat via email address above or at +639063002670.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities\u00a0programme is looking for a Project Assistant (PA)\u00a0for the Implementation of the Development of Plastic Waste-Free Cities Programme in Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Malaysia. 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