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The Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) is a large agricultural development program supported by the Australian Government. It focuses on research, extension, irrigation, agribusiness and policy. CAVAC has the purpose of increasing the productivity and incomes of small farmers and trade in milled rice and other crops by strengthening market systems and investing in irrigation infrastructure. The program office is based in Phnom Penh. Intervention managers work with the private sector in thematic areas where both farmers and business stakeholders benefit. It is a multifunctional role requiring significant travel to provinces. Curiosity and an entrepreneurial understanding of the market are key attributes for the position. Intervention managers use their curiosity and entrepreneurial ability to seek out opportunities with the private sector. The work can be divided into three broad areas:
Intervention Development: develop with the private sector opportunities that have income increasing potential for farmers; negotiate contracts with the business partners; and develop in a team a results measurement framework for the activity.
Intervention Management: be a credible discussion partner for the intervention partner(s); assist with planning and adapting interventions as they are being implemented; and report accurately and honestly on intervention progress
Results Measurement: have a critical attitude towards interventions; be analytical in assessing benefits of the intervention
A copy of the terms of reference for the above position can be obtained by contacting [email protected]. Please note that the rate of pay will be based on local labour standards.
Cardno is committed to child protection in all fields and police checks must be provided. Cardno is an equal opportunity employer.
The deadline for submission of CV is by 3.00pm, 31 August 2016
CAVACII is supported by the Australian Government and managed by Cardno www.cardno.com/emergingmarkets