Business Plans Development Specialist
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Long term Consultant (Intermittent)
DURATION: Max 10 days per months (One year Contract with Possible Extension Until 25 April 2029)
DUTY STATION: MoE-PIU in Phnom Penh with travel to project areas
Key Responsibilities:
The action plans/business plans development specialist will be responsible to assist 14 CPAs in preparing crop-specific action plans/business plans to operationalize the provincial level roadmaps in an inclusive and gender-responsive manner. The action plans/business plans are linked to Commune Development and Investment Plans (CDPs and CIPs). The action plans/business plans specialist will work closely with the General Directorate of local Community (GD/MOE) and the PEARL project management unit, and to all planned activities are organized on time, and that they meet expected quality standards.
Under the overall guidance of the GDLC/MOE, the action plans/business plans development specialist will ensure the project produces the results specified in the Operational Partners Agreement between MOE and FAO Cambodia. The specialist will be required to work with the GDLC/MOE to ensure coordination and implementation of the activities on the ground. S/he will be performing the following key functions:
- Management
- Organize and facilitate meetings with CPA committee members to prepare action plans/business plans that align with the inter-value chain actor roadmaps at the provincial level.
- Support CPAs to oversee and operationalize the action plans/business plans.
- Monitor progress of the implementation of the action plans/business plan
- Communicate all the project-planned activities with GDLC/MOE.
- Participate in the meetings of the project team to report progress.
- Technical Advisory Support
- Review the provincial inter-value chain actor roadmaps.
- Collect and assess existing action plans/business plans of the CPAs if they are available.
- Produce technical inputs and produce action plans/business plan for the selected CPAs.
- Provide technical assistance to the implementation of the CPAs’ action plans/business plans.
- Reporting
- Prepare all relevant data and documents for the meeting including progress report, presentation on the progress, challenges, lessons learned, work plan, etc.;
- Key Deliverables
- Development of action plans/business plans of CPAs contribute to the achievement of the provincial inter-value chain actor roadmaps and integrate CDP and CIP.
- Bachelor and/or Equivalent Degree in agri-business, business administration, agriculture and rural development or a closely related field, or another field combined with relevant work experience. At least five years of relevant experience in project management/operations, administration/finance, and logistic arrangement.
- At least five years of experience, preferably in the development and implementation of the action plans/business plans, and relevant projects.
- Prior experience with MoE and biodiversity projects would be an asset;
- Strong experience in coordination and project implementation;
- Exposure to environmental issues or biodiversity is highly desirable,
- A highly organized person sets priorities, produces quality outputs, meets deadlines, and manages time efficiently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills e.g. effectively coordinate with farmer leaders, management committees, local authorities, and community people,
- Good documentation and reporting skills
- Shares knowledge and is willing to provide support to others who request advice or help;
- Works toward creative solutions by analyzing problems carefully and logically; and
- Maintains professional relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Khmer and good knowledge of English.
