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Request for Proposal of an Independent Consultant for Fortified Salt/Sauces Market Monitoring Survey in Cambodia

with Helen Keller

BTDC-ID: 40289
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Request for Proposal of an Independent Consultant for Fortified Salt/Sauces Market Monitoring Survey in Cambodia

Announcement Description

Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl (Helen Keller) partners with communities striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in more than 20 countries – across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure everyone has the opportunity – as Helen Keller did – to reach their true potential.

Cambodia's Universal Salt Iodization (USI) program has experienced a significant decline in coverage since its early successes in the 2000s. Household coverage of adequately iodized salt fell from 83% in 2010 to just 49% in 2021–22. Weak quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) systems, cross-border smuggling of non-iodized salt, and inconsistent regulatory enforcement have all contributed to this deterioration.

Effective food fortification depends on two conditions being met simultaneously: (i) the fortified product is produced to the correct standard, and (ii) it is consumed by the target population. Most prior analytical work in Cambodia has concentrated on the production end of the supply chain — producers in Kampot, Kep, and related zones.

A critical evidence gap persists at the market level in terms of which fortified salt brands are available on retail shelves and the extent to which they meet the national iodization standard. More importantly, if the iodized salt does reach populations in remote and vulnerable areas who need them most.

We are currently seeking a qualified vendor to hiring the independent consultant for FORTIFIED SALT/SAUCES MARKET MONITORING SURVEY in Cambodia

Expected Outputs

Request for Proposal of an Independent Consultant for Fortified Salt/Sauces Market Monitoring Survey in Cambodia

  • Career Category: Consultancies
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to conduct a nationally representative survey of fortified salt (and label- claiming fortified condiments) in Cambodia to:

  • Measure compliance:
  • Determine which brands of salt are available on the market and which brands satisfy the meet the mandatory iodization specified in Cambodia Standard (CS 548:2017)
  • Determine which brands of fish sauce and soy sauce claiming iron fortification comply with CS005:2024 and CS066:2024, respectively.
  • Measure geographic reach: Document which fortified salt brands are marketed in which region thereby generating a market reach map for specific brands of iodized salt in Cambodia.
  • Identify equity gaps: Determine whether populations in remote, border, and less populous provinces have access to compliant fortified salt products—i.e., whether supply is equitable, not merely present in urban centers.
  • Generate quantitative iodine content data: Produce brand-level data on iodine content to be compared against the national standard,
  • Assess labelling and logo compliance: Document use of the fortification logo, label claims, batch numbers, and country of origin across all collected samples. This is to verify compliance with standard labeling.
  • Assess challenges in monitoring of iodized salt in Cambodia: Conduct the exercise in a way that generates information on challenges likely to be faced when developing a sustainable national market monitoring plan of fortified foods by government inspectors.

Eligibility

  • The consultant(s) or institution engaged for this assignment should demonstrate:
  • Advanced degree in food science, nutrition, public health, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in food fortification monitoring, market surveys, or food quality/safety assessment.
  • Familiarity with Cambodian food regulatory systems, national standards, and relevant government agencies.
  • Proven capacity to manage multi-province field data collection and coordinate with government inspectors.
  • Experience with laboratory iodine and micronutrient testing methods (spot testing, titration, ICP-MS).
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills; ability to communicate findings to technical and non- technical audiences.
  • Fluency in English and Khmer required

Submission Requirements

Please find more information on the Request for Proposal (RFP), with specifications in the Terms of Reference (ToR) attachment.

Eligible Vendors may submit their proposal in response to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP); proposal can be submitted in one of the following ways through:

  • Electronically: Sign, stamp, scan, and send the proposal as an attachment in PDF format to email provided in the contact details.
  • Hard Copy: submit proposal on company letterhead duly signed and stamped by an authorized individual and delivered to the Helen Keller Intl Office.

Please review the Request for Proposal and ToR file and submit the Proposal by July 05, 2026, at 5:00 pm, Cambodia Time (Phnom Penh). Only a successful proposal will be notified.

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Attachment:
  • Helen Keller_Request for Proposal FFSS
  • TOR_Fortified_Salt_Market_Survey_Cambodia_FINAL
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • No. 40, Street 348, Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Helen Keller
 
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