Request for Proposals - Development of Health, Safety & Environment Guidelines

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KEY INFORMATION

Job Title: Request for Proposals - Development of Health, Safety & Environment Guidelines, Cambodia
Sector: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Position Type: Part-Time
Duration/Level of Effort: Short-Term
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

The CAPRED Facility is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience until 2027, with a possible three-year extension. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of important economic reforms to support the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms aim to encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting 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 three Cross-Cutting components: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

CAPRED seeks to engage qualified consulting firm or consortium to develop Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Guidelines for Selected Solar Farms in Cambodia.

The objective of this assignment is to design and develop context-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Guidelines tailored for solar farm operations in Cambodia. These guidelines will help solar operators enhance workplace safety, ensure compliance with national standards, and integrate effective risk management and environmental protection measures into daily operations.

A detailed Terms of Reference can be found here: https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RFP26-057-Development-of-HSE-Guidelines.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

Task 1: Baseline Assessment
Review existing HSE practices across selected solar farms (minimum of 3-4 sites participating in CAPRED’s internship program with differing characteristics and operating conditions).

• Conduct site visits jointly with relevant staff as advised by the company’s management team to observe operations and practices, identify potential risks, and assess current compliance with Cambodian regulations and applicable international standards.
• Compile findings into a Baseline HSE Assessment Report, highlighting key operational risks and gaps related to solar farm operation, and maintenance (O&M).
  Task 2: Development of Draft HSE Guidelines
  
• Develop clear, structured Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Guidelines tailored to the operations of selected solar farms.
• The guidelines should cover key elements under each HSE pillar:
• Health: compliance with Cambodian labour and occupational-health requirements; worker well-being and medical readiness.
• Safety: safe-work procedures, PPE use, risk identification and mitigation across critical areas (e.g., transformers, switchgear, inverters, battery rooms, cleaning zones, kitchens); emergency preparedness and incident-reporting mechanisms.
• Environment: waste (such as panels) and chemical-handling practices, pollution prevention, and environmental-impact control consistent with national standards.
• The Guidelines should be practical, illustrated, and adaptable, allowing solar operators to integrate them into existing company procedures and training systems
• The Guidelines should be developed with reference to relevant national regulations and international standards and should also reflect inclusive and gender-sensitive safety considerations where relevant.
  Task 3: Technical Review and Feedback
  
• Facilitate a technical review session(s) with key staff and stakeholders engaged during the site visits to review the draft guidelines.
• Incorporate operational feedback and recommendations from the review to ensure the guidelines are accurate, relevant, and implementable across various solar operations.
  Task 4: Training and Dissemination
  
• Develop a concise training toolkit (slides, checklists, and templates) to support operators in adopting the HSE Guidelines.
• Conduct at least one pilot training session to introduce the guidelines and gather user feedback at CAPRED selected pilot company with staff nominated staff.Task 5: Finalisation and Reporting
  
• Deliver the finalised HSE Guideline and Training Toolkit, incorporating all feedback.
• Prepare a Final Report summarizing the overall methodology, findings, technical review outcomes, and implementation pathways for each assessed site, outlining recommended actions, responsibilities, and timelines to strengthen HSE practices.JOB REQUIREMENTS
  
  Applications are open to all Cambodia- or international-based companies or consortium, that meet the following criteria. Women-led companies and team are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  Organisational Requirements:
  
• Proven experience in developing or implementing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) frameworks, procedures, or guidelines within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of Cambodia’s regulatory framework, including Labour Law and environmental regulations relevant to industrial or power-sector operations.
• Experience working with renewable-energy projects, particularly solar power plant construction or operation and maintenance (O&M), is highly desirable.
• Ability to conduct on-site assessments and facilitate consultations with technical and management staff at solar farm sites.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering HSE-related training, developing toolkits, and preparing technical documentation suitable for operational settings
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality technical outputs within tight timelines.
  Key Personnel Requirements:
  
• At least one member of the team must have a minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management and solar-farm operations or maintenance (O&M). Experience in developing safety procedures, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating technical or operational reviews is essential.
• Additional team members may provide complementary expertise in environmental management, social safeguards, training development, or documentation, as needed to deliver the assignment effectively.
  Preferred Experience:
  
• Familiarity with international standards such as ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and Australian Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
• Proficiency in English and Khmer for stakeholder consultations and reporting.
  Other Qualifications:
  
• Demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards.
• Displaying sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religious, racial, national, and age differences.
• Fulfilling obligations to GEDSI sensitivity and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.
• Strictly comply with the DFAT Child Protection Code of Conduct and Policy.(https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/child-protection-policy.pdf )
  
• Teams with an appropriate gender balance are strongly encouraged to apply.
  APPLICATION PROCESS
  
  The proposals including the Technical and Financial Response Forms must be submitted no later than 5 pm (Phnom Penh time), 6 February 2025 by email to procurement@capred.org with “Development of HSE Guidelines for Solar Farms in Cambodia” in the subject line. Any proposals submitted after this time and date will not be considered.
  
  CAPRED is available to answer questions or provide more details on the scope of work. Please email procurement@capred.org  with “Development of HSE Guidelines - Enquiry” in the subject line.
  
  Attachments:
  
• Technical Response Form - https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RFP26-057-Technical-Response-Form-FINAL.docx
• Financial Response Form - https://www.cowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RFP26-057-Financial-Response-Form-FINAL-1.docx
  Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
  We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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