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Livelihood Strategic and Benefit Sharing Mechanism Development Consultant

with Live and Learn Cambodia Organization

BTDC-ID: 42575
Closing Date:

Expected Outputs

Announcement Description

Live & Learn Cambodia (LLC) is a locally registered non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to fostering a sustainable, equitable, and resilient society. Since its inception, the organization has operated with a dual focus on poverty reduction and environmental sustainability, recognizing that the well-being of vulnerable communities is inextricably linked to the health of their natural resources.

Currently, Living and Learn Cambodia (LLC) has been implementing projects in several provinces, including Phnom Penh, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakkiri and Siem Reap, most of which improve livelihoods, raise awareness of local people as well as youth on climate change, the environment and the importance of protecting and conserving natural resources. For example, the project to establish a self-sustaining community forestry model in Siem Reap's Varin district (ESCM) has been implemented with the support of the Tameou community forest in Varin village, Varin commune, Varin district, Siem Reap province. The project aims to contribute to mitigate the degradation of forest and land resources in Warren County (Prey Tamao Community Forest) by establishing a model forest community that can be financially autonomous, including reforestation, hunting and sustainable livelihoods by mid-2027. To achieve this, the project has some activities, one of those is the assessment of resources and markets with the participation of the community to develop strategies for diversifying livelihoods based on markets and community-based benefit-sharing mechanisms. The carry out the assignment, LLC is seeking for a qualified consultant.

Expected Outputs

Livelihood Strategic and Benefit Sharing Mechanism Development Consultant

  • Career Category: Consultancies
  • Location: Siemreap Province
Summary

Objectives and Expectation of the Assignment

1. Objectives

This assignment aims to develop a Livelihood Improvement Strategy and Plan 2027-2031, which include at least 3 livelihood options, prioritized options based on participatory market assessment and an equitable and fair benefit sharing mechanism for Prei Tamoeu Community Forestry.

2. Expectations

  • A five-year Livelihood Improvement Strategy and Plan for 2027-2031 with at least 3 livelihood options was developed for Tameou Community Forestry
  • A market assessment report which provides analysis on each livelihood options, of which one of them is agroforestry, and prioritization agreed by the community
  • A benefit sharing mechanism for the community members was developed with participation and decision of the community members.

Deliverables

  • A livelihood strategy and plan, including a market assessment report on at least three livelihood options in English and Khmer.
  • A benefit sharing mechanism model which can be piloted in a short period of time, in English and Khmer.

Location and Time for the Assignment

  • Place: Prei Tameou Community Forestry in varin Village, Varin Commune, Varin District, Siem Reap Province
  • Time: 01-15 December 2026

Eligibility

  • Experiences:
  • Experience in community livelihood strategy and plan development for the CBOs, particularly Community Forestry.
  • Proven experience in conducting participatory market assessment or market or value chain research at least 5 years
  • Experience in working with CBOs and NGOs supporting market development in rural areas in Cambodia
  • Proven knowledge of agroforestry, agriculture and NTFP value chain
  • Education: University’s degree in Forestry/NRM, agroforestry, agriculture, rural development, economic development, development study and/or business management.

Submission Requirements

Interested candidates should submit your CV with 2 references and a motivation letter with professional fee include tax and other cost to Live & Learn Cambodia’s office via email address provided in the contact details. A Cambodian national (female, people with disability and people with diverse SOGE are encouraged).

Further information, please contact Mr. Sorn Bunthoeun via contact number or Telegram provided.

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  • Updated_Draft_ToR_Livelihood_Design_&_Benefit_Sharing_Mechanism
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Building 54 (Room 502), St. 598, Boeng Kak Ti 2 Sangkat, Khan Tuol Kouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Live & Learn Cambodia (LLC)
  • Mr. Sorn Bunthoeun
 
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