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National Research Assistant

with Ministry of Commerce
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BTDC-ID: 35261
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National Research Assistant

Announcement Description

The growth of the Cambodian economy has been driven by the liberal and open economic and trade policy adopted by the government. Cambodia is one of the most liberal and open economies in ASEAN. Cambodia completed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest free trade agreement, on 15 November 2020, comprising 10 members of ASEAN (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) and five other regional countries that ASEAN had existing free trade agreements with – Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea (henceforth, Korea), and New Zealand (ASEAN Secretariat 2020a; 2020b). The RECP agreement came into force on 1 January 2022 with ratification by four non-ASEAN members (Australia, China, Japan, and New Zealand) and six ASEAN members (Brunei, Cambodia, the Lao PDR, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) (ASEAN Secretariat, 2022).

In line with the momentum for more market access and progressive liberalization, both Switzerland and Cambodia are seeking a bilateral FTA, under the framework of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The impact of the bilateral free trade agreement, Cambodia-Switzerland FTA with non-ASEAN member and from the country in EU, will have positive impact on the Cambodian economy in terms of diversification of its markets and expanding industrial base to higher value-added activities in manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors. Both countries are pressing for deeper trade and investment trade integration that will lead to a stronger diversification of their export markets and participate into global and regional supply chains. In fact, the CEPA will be one of the Cambodia’s major forward-looking FTA outside of the East Asian region.

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National Research Assistant

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  • Career Category: Assistant, Research / Development
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule:Short-term
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

National Research Assistant on FTA Feasibility Study between Cambodia and Switzerland (REF: CAMTPF/C/2025/12)

To provide research and analytical support throughout the FTA feasibility study and economic impact analysis. The research assistant will assist in data collection and organization, literature review, preparation of background materials, and logistical coordination for stakeholder consultations, thereby contributing to the overall quality, accuracy, and efficiency of the study process.

Research Assistant will be based in department of Europe, Middle East and Africa and shall verify by directly report to the director general of international trade for approval. The consultant’s assignment is expected to be for a maximum of 30 working days over an initial period of 3 months or until 30 September 2025.

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • The Lead National Consultant should have the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Law, Foreign Languages, or a related field
  • 2 years of research experience (academic or institutional)
  • 2 years of professional experience in law, economics, finance, or trade sectors
  • Familiarity with research methodologies and basic data analysis tools
  • Some experience in editorial or article writing is an asset
  • Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Proven knowledge of office procedures and asset management
  • Computer literate (MS Office Suite), and
  • Good written/verbal communication skills in English and Khmer are needed.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, the National Research Assistant should also have a strong understanding of the following areas:
  • Demonstrates strong administrative skills and commitment to deadlines and quality
  • Communicates clearly with officials, consultants and managers, and
  • An understanding of public administration.
 

How to Apply

In submitting their expressions of interest, consultants are kindly requested to indicate the following reference: Ref: CAMTPP/C/2025/12. Interested consultants must provide their updated curriculum vitae, indicating personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, experience in similar assignments, and experience in Cambodia and/or other developing countries along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address, telephone or fax numbers). Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in hard copy or soft copy to The Ministry of Commerce.

Interested consultants may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) for the assignment by sending a request by Email or from the address during office hours from 8:30am to 12:00am and from 2:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, except public holidays.

Expressions of interest must be submitted to the address provided in the contact details.

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • The Department of International Cooperation (DICO) Phum Toeuk Thla, Russian Blvd, Sangkat Toeuk Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Duong Vannarith (Mr.)
 
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