Rice Husk Utilisation Consultant for Branch of Cowater International Inc.
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Engineering, Resources & Environment |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 02nd October 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Master |
About CAPRED
The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience until 2027, with a possible three-year extension. Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by Cowater International, CAPRED supports Cambodia in implementing a range of important economic reforms to support the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms aim to encourage more productive and inclusive public and private investment, promoting a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy (RISE).
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components: Agriculture; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and three Cross-Cutting components: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI); Climate Resilience, and Policy support.
- Understanding the Opportunity
- Review available information on the rice mill, its operations, expected rice husk volumes, and any relevant studies or plans.
- Meet with the partner and other relevant stakeholders to understand the business, its objectives, and how rice husk is currently managed.
- Visit the rice mill to understand how rice husk is generated, handled and stored.
- Exploring Rice Husk Business Opportunities
- Identify practical options for using rice husk, including biochar, rice husk pellets, biofertiliser ingredients or other suitable products.
- Assess what equipment, facilities and operational arrangements would be required for each option.
- Assess potential demand, customers and market opportunities for the products.
- Assess the potential for generating carbon credits or other environmental attributes from selected rice husk utilisation options, including indicative eligibility, revenue potential, certification requirements, and key implementation considerations.
- Compare the different options and identify those with the greatest potential for the partner.
- Findings and Recommendations
- Prepare indicative estimates of costs, potential revenues and key risks for the options assessed.
- Identify any major assumptions, constraints and information gaps.
- Recommend the most promising option(s) for further consideration.
- Provide advice on whether further assessment or investment should be undertaken.
- This assignment is intended to provide an initial assessment of selected rice husk utilisation opportunities. The consultant is not expected to prepare detailed engineering designs, detailed financial models, permit assessments or investment-ready business plans.
- English - Fluent
- Master's Degree
- Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, climate change, economics, finance, or another field relevant to biomass feedstock conversion and feasibility assessment.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting feasibility studies for biomass, renewable energy, agricultural, industrial, climate or circular economy investments.
- Strong technical understanding of biochar production, biomass conversion technologies, or relevant agricultural residue value chains.
- Ability to assess technical options, commercial viability, environmental impacts, operational risks and implementation requirements in a practical investment context.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Experience working on agricultural residue value chains in Cambodia or the Mekong region.
- Knowledge of feedstock-related carbon credit project development.
- Strong analytical, consultation, report-writing and presentation skills.
Please send your CV and a brief technical proposal using Consultant Submission Form attached, including the name and contact details of three professional referees and your expected daily rate, to email address provided in the contact details, mentioning the position in the subject line: “Rice Husk Utilisation Consultant”.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. CAPRED aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interview.
Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application process will close once the position is filled.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Branch of Cowater International Inc. |
| Email : | recruitment@capred.org |
| Address : | #GIA Tower G (G1701-G1710) Koh Pich City, 17th Floor, Sopheak Mongkol Rd, Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://capred.org/ |
