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KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Economic Researcher, Cambodia
Sector: Investment and Trade, Infrastructure, Agriculture
Position Type: Part-Time
Duration/Level of Effort: Long-term
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Cambodia-Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) or CAPRED Facility, is Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next five years, with possibility of three more-year extension. The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain and support the country’s economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment that promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components namely (i) Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, (ii) Investment and Enterprise Development and (iii) Infrastructure Development; and with other cross-cutting sectoral areas such as (1) Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); (2) Climate Resilient initiatives, and (3) the Policy Hub. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.
CAPRED (the Policy Hub) is seeking to recruit an economic researcher to work on data visualization, economic analysis and evidence-based advice for the development and implementation of CAPRED’s policies and programs. The selected candidate will be working in close collaboration with CAPRED’s technical component/cross-cutting sectoral teams, Cambodian Government counterparts, Development Partners and other CAPRED stakeholders.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The main scope of work of the position is to conduct evidence-based research on economic and policy development, prepare policy and economic briefs or reports, perform tasks related to data visualization, and translate outcomes into research-based policy analyses/recommendations. The role will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the workstreams of the Policy Hub and CAPRED programs as requested, to support policy dialogue with the Cambodian Government counterparts and CAPRED's relevant stakeholders.
The role is open to Cambodian nationals/residents ONLY.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholder relationship
Compliance
Other information
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 8 October 2023/as soon as possible.
Please send your cover letter and CV with name and contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees with your expected daily rate (for consultants) to recruitment@capred.org mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line “Economic Researcher”.
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We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company founded in 1985. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and with corporate hubs in Montreal, Canada, Brussels, Belgium, and London UK. Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
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