Cashew Skill Development Centre Consultant

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Reports to: Trade, Investment and Agri-food Innovation Lead

Period of Assignment: September 2026 to May 2027

Duration: up to 120 days

Employment type: National Consultant

Contractual arrangement: Eligible for individual national expert

CAPRED is seeking to recruit a proactive, highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of Cashew Skill Development Centre Consultant. The ideal candidate must have experience in working in a team environment and engaging with the RGC and the private sector. Key duties include facilitating with RGC, especially Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the Polytechnic Institute of Kampong Thom (PIKT), ADB to enhance skill th development in the cashew sector. The role will also work closely with the private sector, especially cashew processors to identify skill gaps and suitable programs to upgrade and prepare target and demand-driven skill development.

The role will be based in Cambodia (Phnom Penh and possible travels to the provinces). This is a short-term position with a possible extension. The Cashew Skill Development Centre Consultant will report to the Trade, Investment and Agri-food Innovation Lead.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and lead interventions to support the establishment of a demand-driven and sustainable cashew skills development centre.
• Support the development and pilot of industry-driven training programs aligned with cashew labour market demand and strengthen trainer capability and institutional quality assurance systems.
• Work closely with Polytechnic Institute of Kampong Thom, Training and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), Asia Development Bank (ADB), Australian institute and industry to design curriculum to support upgrading skill and preparing skills for new investors in cashew industry.
• Facilitate different stakeholder engagement to ensure synergies.
• Explore opportunities to integrate GEDSI and climate resilience into investment works of trade, investment, agri-food innovation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Trade, Investment, and Agri-food Innovation lead.

Languages

• English - Fluent
• Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in TVET, Economics, Education, Human Resource Development, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Industrial Development, Business Administration, or a related field.

Work History

• TVET, workforce development, skills systems strengthening, agribusiness, agro-processing, or related sectors for 8 years as a minimum

General & Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experiences in supporting TVET institutional development, centre establishment, or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience in agro-processing, food processing, agricultural value chains, or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in the cashew sector are an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing industry-responsive training models.
• Experience developing competency-based curricula, occupational standards, training packages, or skills development programs.
• Proven experience facilitating partnerships between government, industry, training institutions, and development partners.
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skill with both written and spoken Khmer and English.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate GEDSI and climate resilience considerations into program design and implementation.