Cashew Nuts Specialist for Action For Development Organization
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Kampong Thom |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 23rd March 2026 |
| Salary : |
$500 - $650
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : |
Action for Development Organization (AFD) is a local, independent non-governmental organization established on February 23, 2004, and officially registered with the Ministry of Interior under Prakas No. 553 on May 3, 2006. Free from any religious, political, or individual ideology, AFD works across several provinces including Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Kampong Cham, and Siem Reap. Its programs focus on natural resource management and climate change, disaster risk reduction and humanitarian response, social protection, agricultural development and value chain promotion, as well as the empowerment of women and youth leadership.
Through its initiatives, AFD strengthens the capacity of communities, vulnerable groups, young women entrepreneurs, women with disabilities, and youth by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to improve their livelihoods and resilience. The organization collaborates closely with government departments, local authorities, communities, and donors to formalize and support community-based organizations (CBOs). These include community forests, protected areas, fisheries, indigenous people’s groups, eco-tourism initiatives, agricultural cooperatives, and producer groups, all of which contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Based on urgent needs, AFD is seeking to fill three positions under the AFD program and the CHANTI EU project as listed below.
- Provide technical leadership in cashew nut production, processing, and value chain development.
- Support farmers and cooperatives in adopting improved cultivation practices, pest and disease management, and climate‑resilient techniques in Agroecology.
- Facilitate training and capacity building for cashew growers, producer groups, and local communities.
- Strengthen linkages between farmers, cooperatives, processors, and markets to enhance income opportunities.
- Promote quality standards, post‑harvest handling, and processing methods to increase competitiveness.
- Collaborate with project staff, government agencies, private sector, and donors to advance cashew sector development.
- Monitor and evaluate cashew production activities, documenting lessons learned and success stories.
- Support resource mobilization and partnerships for cashew value chain initiatives.
- English - Fluent
- Khmer is preferred
- Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agro‑industry, or related fields.
- Experience in cashew nut production, processing, or value chain development, preferably with NGOs or agricultural projects for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
- Strong technical knowledge of cashew cultivation, pest/disease management, post‑harvest handling, and processing.
- Experience in farmer training, cooperative strengthening, and market linkage facilitation.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Khmer or another regional language is an advantage.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and reporting skills, with proficiency in computer use.
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance and support to farmers and cooperatives
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to AFD via email provided in the contact details.
For more information, please visit our Website, Facebook page, or contact us by office phone.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Action For Development Organization |
| Email : | info@afd-cambodia.org sopheak@afd-cambodia.org afdcambodia2004@gmail.com |
| Address : | St10, Pou Bak Ka, Damrei Choan Khla Sangkat, Stueng Saen Municipality, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://www.facebook.com/CambodiaAFD https://www.afd-cambodia.org/ |
