Specific objective:

• To assess the current mental health needs, psychosocial challenges, and trauma-related issues among diverse populations across four provinces and the capital city of Cambodia, within the framework of the IMARP project, and to report the findings accordingly.
• To document culturally adapted and evidence-based mental health interventions by collecting supporting evidence, practical frameworks, and best practices from the IMARP project coordination team and key stakeholders, mainly in health facilities, with the final report produced in both Khmer and English.

Scope of Work

The consultant will support a mixed-methods study designed to (i) update data on mental health needs and (ii) identify cost-effective, trauma-responsive practices rooted in the local context. The study will cover both formal health facilities and community-based settings across Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Speu, and Phnom Penh. The consultant is expected to commence duties immediately and finalize the assessment by December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and refine research methodology and data collection tools. The suggested methodologies, questionnaires, and tools are to be provided to EMDR, DMHSA and Johanniter for feedback before being used for data gathering.
• Conduct fieldwork in five provinces—Kampong Chhnang, Takeo, Siem Reap, Battambang, and Phnom Penh
• Collect data from approximately 1,200 to 1,500 respondents, with the support of 21 health facilities operating in the study locations (Annex 02.Target area, Health facility and target groups).
• Produce final version of research report endorsed by EMDRAC, DMHSA and Johanniter.
• The consultants are encouraged to apply contextually sensitive, inclusive, and ethical approaches throughout and to work in close coordination with EMDRAC, DMHSA, and local stakeholders of the IMARP project.

Note: Find more details at ToR attachment below.