Market Facilitator for iDE Cambodia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Banteay Meanchey |
| Hiring : | 2 Positions |
| Closing Date : | 06th February 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Cambodia’s horticulture sector holds significant potential to drive inclusive economic growth, strengthen food security, and improve climate resilience. However, smallholder farmers, particularly women, youth, people with disabilities, and low-income households, remain constrained by fragmented markets, limited access to knowledge and finance, and high vulnerability to climate and economic shocks.
Women, adolescent girls, migrants, minority groups and people with disabilities face layered barriers to equitable market participation (care burdens, mobility limits, low asset ownership, literacy, and safety risks). Economic shocks have historically driven harmful coping, including child labour and school dropout. The strategic case for GROWTH therefore extends beyond income: by addressing systemic barriers (service access, norms, information, finance, and safety) and coupling market system development with nutrition‑sensitive agriculture and positive parenting, the programme tackles both the causes of poverty and its intergenerational impacts on children. This approach aligns with MFAT policy markers on Gender Equality, Child & Youth, Human Rights and Climate Adaptation.
The GROWTH project, led by Save the Children Cambodia (SCI) in partnership with iDE Cambodia, responds to these systemic challenges through a market systems development approach underpinned by child wellbeing and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles.
GROWTH will build on lessons from previous MFAT funded projects, STEER and CSmart. Its vision is a strengthened, climate-resilient horticulture market system providing improved, gender-equitable livelihoods, and better nutrition and protection for children.
- Market Analysis and Assessment
- Conduct market research and assessments to identify trends, demand, constraints, and opportunities in horticulture value chains.
- Assess markets for goods and services relevant to micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including input, output, and financial markets, to inform effective market linkage strategies.
- Market Linkage Implementation
- Implement and manage the market linkages portfolio, including linkages among producers, off-takers, distributors, suppliers, service providers, and consumers.
- Facilitate effective and functional market systems that accelerate market access and strengthen targeted horticulture value chains.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, producer groups, Agricultural Cooperatives (ACs), agribusinesses, buyers, distributors, and other market actors.
- Strengthen coordination and collaboration among value chain actors to improve trust, information flow, and commercial relationships.
- Capacity Building and Mentorship
- Empower, support, and mentor producers, ACs, and market players on market requirements, quality standards, business management, and negotiation skills.
- Provide technical and practical training to improve competitiveness, compliance with market standards, and expansion of market share.
- Facilitating Commercial Agreements
- Assist farmers and producer groups in establishing fair and transparent contractual arrangements with buyers, including pricing, volumes, quality specifications, and delivery terms.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of issues arising from contract implementation, such as quality disputes, delivery delays, price disagreements, payment issues, and non-compliance with agreed terms, through facilitation and dialogue between parties.
- Support the development of sustainable and mutually beneficial business relationships.
- Facilitation of B2B Events
- Organize and facilitate business-to-business (B2B) events, trade meetings, and networking platforms to connect producers with buyers, service providers, and industry stakeholders.
- Promote collaboration, deal-making, and long-term commercial partnerships.
- Promoting Quality Standards and Competitiveness
- Encourage and support the adoption of quality standards, grading, post-harvest handling, and food safety requirements demanded by target markets.
- Strengthen product differentiation and competitiveness of horticultural products.
- Monitoring, Reporting and Learning
- Monitor progress of market linkage activities, track performance indicators, and collect qualitative and quantitative data on outcomes and impacts.
- Prepare regular reports and updates for the Market System Development Lead.
- Develop and document success stories, case studies, and lessons learned to promote best practices and inform adaptive programming.
- Collaboration and Coordination
- Work closely with project teams, local government authorities, NGOs, private sector partners, and development actors to promote integrated and sustainable approaches in the horticulture sector.
- Contribute to joint planning, learning, and coordination platforms.
- OTHER
- Develop a good understanding of iDE-Cambodia’s and iDE-International’s development approach.
- Represent iDE in communications with clients, partners, donors, the public and others as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture economics, development studies, business administration or related fields.
- Previous experience in market facilitation, agricultural development, or a related area, preferably in horticulture.
- Strong understanding of the horticulture market systems in Cambodia
- Experience working with smallholder farmers and rural communities in Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey provinces.
- Knowledge of value chain analysis and market development strategies.
- Good communication and facilitation skills in English and Khmer
- Strong problem solving and coordination skills
- Positive team attitude
- Customer service focus (internal customers)
- Creativity and ‘out of the box’ thinking
- Strong desire to see results from your work
- Persistence to overcome obstacles and reach goals
- A proactive contributor, initiator and communicator
- Trustworthy, honest, and ethical
- Willing to learn new ways of doing things
- Understands and embraces IDE’s core values.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV either electronically to email or in hard copy to iDE Cambodia Office provided in the contact details.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | iDE Cambodia |
| Email : | cam-recruitment@ideglobal.org |
| Address : | PO Box 1577, House 97A, Street 19BT (Ta Phon), Sangkat Boeng Tumpun, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.ide-cambodia.org |
