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Research Consultant – Agri-Input Distribution Models and Impact Pathways under the KAF Program

with Impact Hub Phnom Penh
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Research Consultant – Agri-Input Distribution Models and Impact Pathways under the KAF Program

Announcement Description

Under the umbrella of the Nurture Programme which is designed to enhance the climate resilience of smallholder farmers, from 2023 to 2026, three cohorts of Khmer Agriculture for the Future (KAF) Incubators and Accelerator — led by Impact Hub Phnom Penh — support ventures and agricultural cooperatives (ACs) in four Cambodian provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Oddar Meanchey, and Preah Vihear. It aims to enhance their entrepreneurship and climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) capabilities and extend their impact on farmers. Ultimately, the program aims to encourage the adoption of CRA and agroecological practices among smallholder farmers, boosting their yields and incomes.

The Khmer Agriculture for the Future (KAF) Program supports several agri-input providers and ACs offering products to enhance farmers’ climate resilience, such as seeds, tractors, and net houses, to small-holder farmers in four Northwest provinces. While these businesses have significant potential to improve farmer resilience and productivity, many face varied challenges in product distribution and adoption.

This qualitative, case-based study seeks to unpack how different agri-input providers’ distribution models function in practice, the enablers and barriers they face in reaching smallholder farmers, and to some extent, the contribution of KAF’s interventions to their growth and farmer-level impact. The study will emphasize the perspectives, opportunities, and constraints of agri-input providers with the goal to identify practices areas support programs, such as KAF, could assist.

Announcement Positions

Research Consultant – Agri-Input Distribution Models and Impact Pathways under the KAF Program

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

Start date: September 15, 2025

Estimated duration of work: Est. 25 days over September 2025 - January 2026

Consultancy Information

Impact Hub Phnom Penh is seeking a qualified research consultant to conduct a qualitative, case-based study on the distribution models and impact pathways of selected agri-input providers supported by the Khmer Agriculture for the Future (KAF) Program (2023–2026).

Location: Cambodia, with field visits in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, and/or Preah Vihear (flexible hybrid arrangement for desk research and reporting).

Budget: Up to USD 6,000 (inclusive of VAT or WHT and all expenses)

Scope of Work

The consultant will lead the research design, data collection, and analysis, under the guidance of Impact Hub Phnom Penh’s Research Specialist with input from KAF program implementing team.

Case Studies of 3 Businesses

  • KsSeed (affordable seed packets) – headquarter in Phnom Penh ○ Larano (tractors) – headquarter in Phnom Penh
  • Tasey Samaki Agriculture Cooperative (net houses) – headquarter in Battambang

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Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Required:
  • Advanced degree in economics, development studies, agribusiness, or related field. 5 years of experience in the agribusiness industry could be a substitute.
  • Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in applied qualitative research, preferably in agriculture or rural development.
  • Proven experience and knowledge about agribusinesses and/or agricultural cooperatives/unions
  • Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to synthesize complex findings into actionable insights.
  • Fluency in English and Khmer (spoken and written).
  • Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of climate-resilient agriculture and Cambodian agricultural value chains.
  • ​ Proven experience in designing and conducting field-based studies with smallholder farmers.
  • Familiarity with donor-funded programs and evaluation approaches.
  • Sensitivity to gender and inclusion in research design
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. A short proposal (2–3 pages) including research approach, proposed methodology, and gross fee.
  2. CV(s) of the consultant(s) highlighting relevant expertise.
  3. At least one sample of previous research work.

Submit applications to email provided in the contact details (can also be found in the attached PDF) and with the subject line "Research Consultant - Agri-Inputs”

Other considerations

Conflict of Interest

Applicants must disclose any past, present, or potential future relationships with any parties involved in the issuance, review, or management of this solicitation and the anticipated award. Failure to provide full and transparent disclosure may require Impact Hub Phnom Penh to reassess the selection of an applicant.

Right to Select/Reject

Impact Hub Phnom Penh reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to select and negotiate with firms it deems qualified for competitive proposals. The organization also retains the right to terminate negotiations without liability and to reject any or all proposals received without providing an explanation.

 
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Contact Details

Contact Name
  • Anh Nguyen
  • Annika Freudenberger
 
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