Forestry Sector Stakeholder Mapping and Power Analyst for Parliamentary Centre of Asia
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Admin / Supervisory, Analyst / Assessment, Resources & Environment |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English, Vietnamese |
| Location : | Vietnam |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 15th January 2026 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
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| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
PARLIAMENTARY CENTRE OF ASIA
The Parliamentary Centre of Asia (PCAsia) is an independent, non-partisan institute dedicated to supporting ASEAN parliaments through tailored capacity development, dialogue platforms, and evidence-based research. PCAsia promotes good parliamentary practice and regional cooperation on shared challenges such as climate change, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth. Through partnerships with ASEAN parliaments, AIPA, and development partners, PCAsia strengthens parliamentary performance by connecting parliaments together and with citizens, contributing to responsive and accountable governance across the region.
PROJECT CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
This assignment contributes to the project “Parliaments Strengthening Forest Governance through Consensus-Based Approaches”, implemented by PCAsia and the East-West Management Institute (EWMI) under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Programme, Phase 2 (FGMC2). For Viet Nam, the analysis contributes to the development of practical, concise evidence products including the Legal and Policy Review and the Parliamentary Briefing Kits.
The forest sector in Viet Nam includes a wide range of State bodies, oversight mechanisms, and commercial actors relevant to parliamentary scrutiny. This assignment supports the early analytical foundation by identifying actors within those groups with significant influence on forest-governance decisions who are most relevant for parliamentary engagement.
(The civil-society, community and academic stakeholders will the subject of a separate, complimentary consultancy.)
- Design and Coordination
- Develop a concise research plan
- Establish criteria for identifying stakeholders relevant to parliamentary functions
- Coordinate with PCAsia to ensure consistency with project outcomes
- Targeted Research and Analysis
- Review relevant literature, regulations, institutional mandates, and sectoral data
- Identify key actors influencing Viet Nam’s forest-governance decisions
- Conduct a structured power analysis (capacities, interests, incentives, authority, influence pathways)
- Develop a parliament-relevant influence–exposure matrix/table
- Outline implications for parliamentary engagement
- Validation
- Present emerging findings to PCAsia for feedback
- Revise draft based on feedback received
- English - Fluent
- Vietnamese is preferred
- Master's Degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, public policy, environment, or development studies
- Professional experience in governance, policy research, or stakeholder engagement for 5 years as a minimum
- Familiarity with ASEAN forest governance frameworks (e.g. FLEGT, REDD+, EUDR, or national forestry laws)
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills in English (knowledge of Vietnamese is an asset)
- Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines and coordinate inputs from multiple partners
Interested applicant should submit Cover letter and CVs with expected fee in the email provided in the contact details with the subject “Application: Forestry Sector Stakeholder Mapping and Power Analyst-Vietnam”.," “Application: Forestry Sector Stakeholder Mapping and Power Analyst-Indonesia”. Only shortlisted applicant will be notified. Please note that the recruitment will proceed in a rolling basis, and the role will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Parliamentary Centre of Asia |
| Email : | job@pcasia.org |
| Address : | #7, Stress 308 Tonle Bassac , Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
