REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Technical Study on the Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Electricity Distribution Network in Cambodia
Individual Consultant (Time-Base Contract)
Date: September 11th, 2026
CAMBODIA
Project Name : Cambodia Sustainable Energy Transition Project
Grant No. : E5130
Assignment Title : Technical Study on the Impact of Electric Vehicles on the Electricity Distribution Network in Cambodia
LOI No. : CSET-EDC-CS04-01
The Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) has obtained a grant from the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) under the Cambodia Sustainable Energy Transition Project (CSET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Project is designed to support the government’s priorities of strengthening the power grid and energy efficiency, while promoting cost-effective demand-side energy management to ensure energy stability, system resilience, and affordability.
To achieve these outcomes, the proposed Project aims to significantly: (i) strengthen power transmission and distribution infrastructure to increase capacity, enhance reliability; (ii) expand access to modern electricity services in remaining unelectrified rural areas; and (iii) implement energy efficiency and demand-side management measures across industrial and residential sectors. This integrated model reflects the direction outlined in Cambodia’s Revised PDP (2022-2040), NEEP (2022-2030), and broader socio-economic development agenda. By strengthening power infrastructure for VRE integration while improving energy productivity, the proposed Project will reduce system costs, increase new or improved access to energy, and strengthen industrial competitiveness. Doing both investment components together will position Cambodia for a more resilient, export-ready, and energy-secure economy.
The selected Consultant will support Project Preparation Unit of EDC to roll out preparation activities needed for EDC towards project approval by Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). The Consultant will coordinate with EDC and other concerned government institutions to attain clearance and approval by government as necessary for negotiations, signing of legal agreement, and effectiveness of CSET. The assignment is expected to start in October 2026 with the contract duration of 3 months.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The selected National Consultant shall have minimum qualification as follows:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Transport/Energy Systems, or a closely related field from a recognized university; with at least 8 years of total work experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in power systems, electricity distribution, energy planning, EVs, renewable energy integration, or related fields.
Experience at least 2 projects working with government agencies, utilities, development partners, or international consulting firms will be an advantage.
Experience at least 3 years in preparing technical studies, feasibility studies, investment plans, sector assessments, or policy/strategy documents or in assessing electricity demand, distribution-network impacts, with load forecasting and/or power-system analysis
Knowledge of EV charging technologies and charging behavior and knowledge of power-system analysis software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSS®E or equivalent would be an advantage.
Experience with World Bank or other development-partner-funded projects would be an advantage.
Good communication, reading and writing skills in English
The complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for this assignment are available at the following website:
www.
edc.com.kh
or request to email:
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Sixth Edition, dated February 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 AM to 12:00 AM and from 02:00 PM to 05:00PM :
Attention: Procurement Department
Street Address: Electricité du Cambodge St.19, Watt Phnom, Daun Penh District
Floor/room number: 2nd Floor, Building B, Procurement Department, EDC Head Office
City: Phnom Penh
Zip code: 120211
Country: Cambodia
Telephone: +855-(0)-23-723-971
Email:
Expressions of interest including the information requested above must be delivered to EDC at the address above by no later than September 17th, 2026 before 5:00 PM.