Key skills and expertise

Bringing over six years of experience in rural development, civil engineering, and water and sanitation, the expert is adept in surveying, drafting, and quality control. Proficient in software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS, they have contributed to significant international projects, including an ADB-funded wastewater treatment initiative in Cambodia. Responsibilities have included site inspections, project implementation, and providing technical assistance, demonstrating both flexibility and a strong commitment to completing projects efficiently. Career highlights include contributions to master planning and infrastructure projects, showcasing substantial technical and professional expertise.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the Stung Treng Wastewater Treatment Plant and Storm Drainage project in Cambodia. This role involved critical project implementation tasks such as surveying, drafting, and quality control checking, focusing on infrastructure development within the water and sanitation sector. Such engagements underscore their capability to work effectively within sector-specific, donor-funded projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as rural development, environment and natural resource management, civil engineering, and water and sanitation. Previously held roles such as surveyor, draftsman, and site engineer, with responsibilities spanning project implementation, site inspections, and quality control. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes infrastructure development within rural settings. The geographic scope of their work has primarily been focused in Cambodia, with additional experience in Laos and Thailand. This extensive experience in Southeast Asia has provided them with a deep understanding of regional development issues, local governance structures, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is proficient in English and Khmer, utilizing these skills in professional settings across Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. This language competence has facilitated effective communication in multilingual teams, contributing to successful project execution in various international and local initiatives. The expert holds a Bachelor of Rural Engineering from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, obtained between 2017 and 2022. Prior to this, they earned a Diploma Degree from Hunsen Krongtep Nimet Pailin High School in Cambodia, completed from 2014 to 2017.