Position: GEDSI Inclusive Policy and Business Manager (CAPRED)__Deadline:03-March

Position: GEDSI Inclusive Policy and Business Manager Reports to: MERL and GEDSI Lead
Location: Phnom Penh
Period of Assignment: May 2024 – April 2025 Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension Employment type: Full - time
Contractual arrangement: Cambodian residents/citizens only
Program Background

The CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next four years, with a possible three-year extension.

The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).

CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate resilient initiatives, and policy support.

Position Summary
CAPRED is looking for an experienced and action-oriented GEDSI Inclusive Policy and Business Manager to drive the effective implementation of inclusive policies and business practices, fostering economic development and resilience in Cambodia.
This role will closely collaborate with CAPRED technical teams and partners in government, private sector and civil society. They will support and strengthen the integration of inclusive policies and practices into CAPRED’s work, with a focus on the private and public sector. The GEDSI Investment Manager will engage and maximise the use of CAPRED’s Gender Transformative Enterprise Development (GTED) lens framework and support activities related to inclusive business practices. Working closely with all CAPRED’s members, they will be essential leading and delivering a hands-on approach of the business case for inclusive policies, business practices and approaches.

Responsibilities
1.    Practical implementation and leadership

• Design and lead practical implementation of inclusive policy interventions, emphasising tangible outcomes and action-oriented results.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach in driving inclusive business practices within CAPRED’s technical sectors and/or related sectors by leading and promoting a cutting-edge inclusion thinking across CAPRED and its partners.

2.    Technical

• Provide practical guidance to CAPRED team and its partners on inclusive policy reforms and business practices, particularly in gender-responsive budgeting (GRB).
• Support CAPRED technical staff to assess GEDSI needs, risks and opportunities and support the design and implementation of GEDSI action plans; and support the development and implementation of CAPRED’s intersectional GEDSI approach.
• In collaboration with CAPRED technical staff, support capacity development for private sector companies to implement inclusive policies by raising their awareness and developing an evidence-based business case for inclusive policies and business practices.
• Contribute to implementation and periodic review of CAPRED’s GEDSI Strategy.

3.    Compliance

• Ensure stakeholders operate within Cowater and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies including all inclusion-related policies such as Child Protection and PSEAH; antifraud and corruption; value for money and other policies.
• Commitment to championing environmental sustainability and climate action across the Facility.

4.    Stakeholder relationship

• Collectively with the GEDSI Unit, maintain and build constructive relationships within the Facility team and partners, including developing and implementing agreed approaches to address resistance and backlash.
• Commission, supervise and support consultants to perform research and advisory support to GEDSI policy interventions.
• Maintain and build productive external networks and coalitions for learning, sharing and advocacy on GEDSI and policy, particularly focusing on GRB, including sharing research, evidence, and joint learning through dynamic and effective means.

5.    Research and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, research and knowledge-sharing on GRB and GEDSI integration, in collaboration with the CAPRED MERL and Comms teams.
• Other duties as agreed with the GEDSI Lead.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum seven years of strong demonstrated experience in practical implementation of inclusive policies and/or business practices. Desired experience in business development/other CAPRED technical areas (water, energy, trade, investment, agriculture, agro-processing).
• Tertiary qualifications related to development and inclusive policies (or equivalent combination of skills and experience as above).
• Strong technical understanding of contemporary thinking and practice in applying transformative development approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including capacity to work productively and sensitively with people at all levels and with diverse identities and lived experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English essential.
• Ability to work independently when required, and commitment to collaboration and mutual learning.

This  is  a  full-time  position  with  attractive  monthly  remuneration  package  being commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: Sunday 03 March 2024 How to apply
Please send your cover letter and CV with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees to recruitment@capred.org mentioning the position you apply for in the subject line “GEDSI Inclusive Policy and Business Manager”.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interview.

Moreinfo:  https://www.capred.org

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