National / International Consultant on Feasibility Study on Data Intermediary and Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia with The Asia Foundation

BTDC-ID: 16168

Closing Date: 23-May-2022

National / International Consultant on Feasibility Study on Data Intermediary and Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia

Office Address

Head Office Address - House # 59, Street 242 – Oknha Peich, Sangkat Chakto Mukh, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Contact Name

The Asia Foundation

Phone

023 210 431

Email

recruitment.cambodia@asiafoundation.org

Announcement Description

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, our work across the region addresses five overarching goals—strengthen governance, empower women, expand economic opportunity, increase environmental resilience, and promote regional cooperation.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and The Asia Foundation (TAF) are collaborating on a four-year program Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia. The goal of the current Ponlok Chomnes program is to strengthen the capacity of knowledge sector institutions to broaden their networks and undertake quality research that informs public policy analysis and dialogue in Cambodia.

The Asia Foundation Cambodia is recruiting a national or international consultant to conduct a feasibility study of Data Intermediary and Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia.

National / International Consultant on Feasibility Study on Data Intermediary and Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia Apply Now

Category: Consultancy, Capacity development, Research / Development
Type : Job Opportunity
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: N/A

Duration

The length of the consultancy is between May and August 2022:

Approximately 15 days or based on negotiation for this consultancy service, depending on proposed daily rate.

Duties

Description of Responsibilities
The consultant is accountable to Ponlok Chomnes Program Manager and is responsible for the following:
Lead the development of the assessment design, methodology and the operational plan;
Develop assessment protocol and mechanism;
Develop data collection tools (guiding questions and questionnaire), data management system and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) integration;
Develop sampling strategy and identify key informants, respondents and resource persons;
Conduct key informant interviews with NGOs, think tanks, donor community, and/or government agencies;
Write the assessment report;
Participate in dissemination workshop to share diagnostic assessment findings and engage relevant stakeholders;
Deliverables
The consultant is responsible for the following products:
One written research report in English covering the findings of the feasibility study on Data Intermediary and Feasibility Study on Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia;
Produce PowerPoint Presentation for the study;
Present the findings of both studies in a learning forum to share findings to different audiences;

Requirements

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
Have advanced degree in the field of data governance, political science, public policy, public administration, international development, and other related fields;
At least eight years of experience on research and GESI;
At least eight years of research and/or program management experience working with think tanks, research institutions, government, civil society, and academia;
Have strong understanding of knowledge sector in Cambodia;
Have strong communication skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders;
Have strong understanding of local context;
Be able to work with various actors on a multi-cultural team;
Be proficient in written and spoken English.

Application Process

To apply for this consultancy, you are requested to submit the following;

A Curriculum Vitae;
A concise cover letter explaining why you are qualified to do the work and your relevant experience against the requirements;
Proposed timeline of deliverables and workplan that includes broad approach to the studies.
A sample of previous work that the applicant has produced.

Please submit your application to email provided in the contact details.

Applications should be submitted by May 23 2022 at 5:00pm local time with the subject line:

“Consultant on Feasibility Study on Data Intermediary and Think Tanks/Research Association in Cambodia”

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender, race, age, disability, religion, color or any other protected class., however, women and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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