Consultant to Produce a Research Report
- Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
- Schedule:Short-term
- Salary: N/A
Objective
The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a research study and provide guidance to the STT research team to improve the quality of research on the social and environmental impacts of development in specific locations in Kandal and Mondulkiri.
Methods and Activities
The consultant can work at STT’s offices or remotely, as appropriate, throughout the consultancy, which is expected to last ten months (and possibly longer).
The consultant may be required to join the research team in fieldwork to better understand the context of the target areas. Ideally, it would be highly beneficial if the consultant could deliver some training sessions on practical, comprehensive research methods for the research team.
Support Team from STT
The consultant will work closely with the Community Action Research Project Manager to facilitate this consultancy.
Duration and Place of Work
This consultancy will commence as soon as possible, and the duration of the contract will be 8 months from the start date. Specific duration will be stated in the service agreement once the consultancy is offered.
Consultancy Fee
This consultancy will commence as soon as possible, with a contract duration of ten months from the start date. The specific duration will be detailed in the service agreement once the consultancy is formally offered. The consultancy fee is USD 5000 for the duration of the assignment. This amount is inclusive of all costs and subject to a 15% withholding tax.
- Expected Outcome and Deliverable
- Before commencing work, the consultant is required to submit a final proposal to STT. This proposal must include the proposed methodology, strategy, a clear work plan, a timeframe, and a budget.
- The consultant will provide support through suggestions, comments, and advice from the start of the research project until its completion.
- The consultant will support the research team in shaping the research topic and objectives. Once the consultancy begins, the consultant and the research team will collaborate from the stage of research design (initially drafted by the research team) through questionnaire development, data collection, analysis, and the drafting of the final research report.
- The consultant will be responsible for hiring a data enumerator to conduct data collection.
- Training can be provided when necessary.
- The consultant will provide support by reviewing and commenting on the process of research report to ensure that it is comprehensive and of high quality.
- The consultant must ensure the quality of the research for STT.
- The consultant will also support the research team in presenting the research report
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- At least of experience in providing organizational consultancy services on the topics mentioned by STT above for 3 to 5 years
- Extensive knowledge and solid professional experience in researching the social and
- environmental impacts of development and issues related to social justice.
- Extensive knowledge of Cambodian investment laws, land laws, and international laws
- Thorough knowledge of using qualitative and quantitative analysis tools
- Proficient knowledge of guiding the conceptualization of creating maps, corporate maps, and graphics to illustrate findings
- Khmer speaker is an advantage
- Background or experience in assessing both the positive and negative impacts of development projects on residents’ living conditions, particularly within poor and vulnerable communities.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and flexibility
