SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working across Africa and Asia. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.: www.snv.org. 

Working in Cambodia since 2005, SNV implements projects in agri-food, energy, and water sectors. Using market-based approaches, we emphasize environmental sustainability and inclusive development. Our interventions acknowledge the critical importance of climate adaptation and mitigation while influencing systemic change.. Our work is aligned with the country’s national development priorities and strategies. We work in close collaboration with the royal government, civil society, and private sector. Our multi-national team of experts works from our national office in Phnom Penh.

Cambodia is vulnerable to climate change. Future climate change will impact the agricultural sector and the maize sub-sector in particular. Adaptation to such climate change will be needed. SNV aims to increase the climate resilience of female farmers and their involvement in the maize farming sector through farmer training, improving productivity, their climate resilience and market linkages.

• Conduct a technical assessment of current maize production practices in 2 provinces, identify common mistakes and potential improvements in productivity and climate resilience.
• Perform a training needs assessment with a sample of the 2000 targeted farmers in 2 provinces (50% female farmers minimum).
• Develop training material and curriculum related to climate resilience and climate adaptation of maize production, understanding of the maize value chain and market linkages, maintenance of farm equipment.
• Provide 3 training of trainers to field staff on maize production best practices, climate adaptation of maize production, and market linkages.
• Coach field staff and support monitoring of farmer adoption rates.
• Report about progress (training outputs).

• A University degree in agronomy, combined with relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience of implementing and supervising training programs to smallholder farmers.
• Proven experience of agronomic curriculum development for climate resilience.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering training programs for women farmers.
• Proven experience and familiarity with maize production in Cambodia.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Khmer

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, CV and daily rate expectation via Smart Recruiters through the provided link below.  The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, December 21, 2022