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Technical Service Provider for Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment

with IBIS Rice Conservation Co., Ltd.
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BTDC-ID: 36276
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Bid Components

Technical Service Provider for Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment

Announcement Description

The IBIS Rice project was initiated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in 2009 to incentivize local communities to protect wildlife and forests, while improving livelihoods through the purchase of organic paddy at premium prices. In 2017, the project was formalized into a private company, IBIS Rice Conservation Co., Ltd. (IRCC), through registration with the Ministry of Commerce, to unlock the product’s full market potential and scale up operations.

IRCC currently works with over 2,700 wildlife-friendly farmers across four provinces: Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, and Ratanakiri. Farmers are paid a premium of at least 50% above the local market price for certified organic and wildlife-friendly paddy rice. This approach has delivered measurable social and environmental impacts, including increased rural incomes, reduced deforestation, and stabilization of key wildlife populations, such as the Critically Endangered Giant Ibis. By empowering farmers along forest frontiers, IRCC achieves integrated outcomes for people and nature.

IRCC, Midsona, and GIZ will implement a co-creation initiative for the sustainable development of a social action program in a high-risk value chain aimed at creating a fair future for organic rice. The project will conduct socioeconomic studies—including Living Income and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) assessments—to inform an actionable development plan to improve livelihoods, promote decent living conditions, enhance social well-being, and prevent violations of human rights. IRCC will then develop KPIs and establish digital monitoring systems to guide contributions toward meeting Fair for Life standards and improving human rights outcomes.

Bid Components

Technical Service Provider for Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment

  • Career Category: Consultancy
  • Location: N/A

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to design and implement a Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment, using either the Anker or ILO methodology—or a justified hybrid approach—adapted to the Cambodian context. The assessment will include field data collection and analysis, resulting in a credible, context-specific living income benchmark to guide program planning and actionable interventions.

Scope of Work

The Technical Service Provider will deliver a Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment in Preah Vihear and Stung Treng (Siem Pang), covering both IRCC and non-IRCC rice farmers.

Research Design

  • Review Anker and ILO methodologies, assessing their suitability for Cambodia.
  • Propose a methodology that is context-specific yet aligned with key international principles.
  • Define methodology, sample size, processes, tools, and quality control measures.
  • Include ethical considerations such as informed consent, data privacy, and safeguarding vulnerable participants.

Research Delivery

  • Develop a detailed workplan with timelines and responsibilities.
  • Conduct both secondary and primary data collection.
  • Coordinate fieldwork with relevant stakeholders (local authorities, community leaders, farmer groups, relevant specialize institutions of both public and private sectors).
  • Implement risk mitigation measures for anticipated challenges (weather, accessibility, language, data sensitivity).

Research Analysis and Reporting

  • Ensure accurate data entry, cleaning, and validation.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Prepare a high-quality research report with:
  • Executive Summary
  • Background & Objectives
  • Methodology
  • Findings (with visual data presentation)
  • Gap Analysis
  • Actionable Recommendations
  • Annexes (survey tools, raw data summary, reference materials)

Duration

The assignment will be completed over three months (October–December 2025).

Bidder Eligibility

  • Proven experience in Living Income Benchmarking and Assessment, with demonstrated knowledge of Anker and/or ILO Living Wage methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of Cambodia’s agricultural sector and rural socio-economic context.
  • Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
  • Track record of producing high-quality, actionable research reports.
  • Commitment to ethical research standards, data protection, and safeguarding.

Submission Requirements

Interested firms, organizations, or individual consultants are invited to submit the following documents:

  • Technical Proposal – including the proposed methodology, approach, and work plan.
  • Financial Proposal – with a detailed budget, broken down by cost categories.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CVs) – of the proposed team members (or individual consultant), highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on:

  • Technical expertise & relevant experience – 40%
  • Quality & feasibility of methodology – 35%
  • Budget competitiveness & value for money – 15%
  • Clarity & completeness of proposal – 10%
 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • No.361, Street Tumnub 7 Makara, Serei Dei Doh, Sangkat Prey Veaeng, Khan Dangkao, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • IBIS Rice Conservation Co., Ltd.
 
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