Consultancy to Conduct a Comprehensive Policy Analysis of Cambodia’s Digital Transformation
- Career Category: Consultancies
- Location: Phnom Penh
Start date: 01 June 2026
Assignment location: Remote – home-based, flexible location
PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT
Under the EU-funded ReCIPE (Recentering the Civic Internet through Partner Engagement) project of Oxfam, the direct motive for this consultancy assignment is to conduct a comprehensive Policy Analysis of Cambodia’s Digital Transformation. This involves evaluating Cambodia’s digital transformation agenda from a rights-holder perspective to ensure that technological advancement does not outpace rights-based protections.
The findings and recommendations must be grounded in Oxfam’s Five Pillars of Rights in a Digital Age (RiaDA): Access and Equity, Security and Digital Civic Space, Responsible Data Use and Privacy, Automation and the Future of Work, and Governance. The research findings will be presented and discussed with Cambodian CSOs, particularly during CCC’s provincial network meetings, and shared with the Digital Rights Working Group, relevant government agencies, and Oxfam’s regional networks.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- Desk Review and Policy Mapping
- Primary Qualitative Research
- Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)
- Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
- Thematic Analysis (Oxfam’s RiaDA Pillars)
- Access & Equity
- Security & Digital Civic Space
- Responsible Data Use & Privacy
- Automation & Future of Work
- Governance
- Strategic Recommendations
- Validation and Finalisation
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Eligibility
- Essential criteria
- Educational Background
- Advanced degree (master’s or PhD preferred) in Public Policy, Media studies, ICT4D, Development Studies, Political Science, or a related social science field.
- Professional Experience
- Proven strong professional experience (minimum 7 years) in policy analysis within the Cambodian or ASEAN context.
- Deep understanding of digital rights, human rights-based approaches, and gender mainstreaming.
- Designing policy-oriented research and evidence-based recommendations.
- Developing or advising on national or regional implementation frameworks and action plans.
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organisations, labour unions, and development partners.
- Demonstrated familiarity with
- Gender-transformative, inclusive, and rights-based approaches.
- Regional and global frameworks (e.g. ASEAN Digital Masterplan, UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms, UN Global Digital Compact and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights)
- Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills for conducting policy and SWOT/gap analyses.
- Ability to translate technical findings into actionable, practical recommendations.
- Experience in stakeholder facilitation (e.g. interviews, FGDs, workshops).
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English; ability to produce concise reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
- Knowledge of the Khmer language is a strong asset.
- Desired criteria
- Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated commitment to gender equity and social inclusion.
- Adherence to Oxfam’s values, safeguarding standards, and ethical conduct.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills in multi-stakeholder settings.
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs under limited supervision.
