Research Consulting Service
- Career Category: Consultancy
- Location: Phnom Penh
Objectives:
The objective of this engagement is to engage a qualified research firm to provide timely and high-quality analytical support for evidence-based policy development. The firm will contribute to the design of policies across a broad range of themes, primarily focusing on economic, policy and investment research. This will encompass, but not be limited to areas such as:
- Economic Policy and Development: Covering topics like economic growth strategies, productivity enhancement, competitiveness, industrial policy, structural transformation, green growth and public financial management.
- Trade and Logistics Facilitation: Addressing regional integration, trade policies, logistics infrastructure, and related reforms.
- Investment Promotion and Business Climate: Focusing on strategies to attract investment, improve the business environment, and foster private sector development.
- Human Capital and Labor Markets: Encompassing skills development, labor market dynamics, and human capital formation.
- Digital Economy and Innovation: Exploring innovation ecosystems and the digital economy's impact on development.
- Spatial Development and Infrastructure: Including urban planning and the development of essential infrastructure
- Other related topics specify by the Secretariat
The assignments will vary depending on policy priorities and development needs and may involve both short-term and more extensive research projects.
Duration of Service:
The external firm will be contracted for 12 months from the contract signing date.
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Bidder Eligibility
- Qualifications and Requirements:
- Interested firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Legal registration as a consulting firm, think tank, research institution, or consortium operating in accordance with national laws
- A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in economic research, socio-economic analysis, industrial policy development research, strategic planning, and investment strategy
- A strong portfolio of completed projects, particularly those supporting government policy development, economic planning, or development programs
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver rigorous and policy-relevant research, using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- A multidisciplinary team with proven capabilities in areas such as economics, governance, public finance, environmental policy, labor market analysis, investment climate, and spatial planning
- Experience in Cambodia and/or Southeast Asia is highly preferred, including knowledge of Cambodia’s regulatory and economic policies
- Ability to deliver clear, concise, and high-quality reports and materials in English. Capacity to provide Khmer-language support and translation will be considered an added value
- Experience working with development partners, inter-ministerial coordination, or multi-stakeholder consultation processes is an advantage.
