Project Economist
Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Job Summary
The International Project Economist will support Sheladias project team and Client (Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology - MOWRAM) on an upcoming AIIB funded opportunity in Cambodia.
The individual will:
- Assess the macroeconomic and sector contexts
- Establish an economic rationale for public sector involvement
- Estimate and update project cost by consolidating inputs from relevant experts and assess least-cost investment options
- Conduct economic costbenefit analysis and financial sustainability assessment
- Conduct distribution analysis and sensitivity analysis
- Assist in preparing project cost estimates and a financing plan
- Conduct agriculture and natural resources (ANR) assessment and prepare ANR
assessment reports and summarized ANR sector assessment report for project
Qualifications :
Education
Masters degree or higher in water economics development economics economics or a relevant discipline.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis of projects financed by international financial institutes and experience in minimum of three Multilateral Development Bank financed project preparatory/transaction technical assistance services
- Experience in dealing with preparation of Water Resources Management (WRM) related projects as the project economist in Southeast Asia or similar region
- Experience in cost estimation and economic internal rate of return (EIRR) calculation
- Experience in Cambodia is considered a strong advantage.
- Proven experience working in developing countries.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to produce high-quality technical reports.
- Strong stakeholder coordination and institutional engagement capacity.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
About Company
SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flex ... View more