Consultancy for Climate Change Adaptation Desk Research & Pilot Project Design
- Career Category: Consultancies
- Location: Phnom Penh
Purpose
The purpose of the consultancy is to provide the basis for CRS to build its CCA programing in Cambodia. The consultancy will comprehensively evaluate the gaps, opportunities, and priority intervention areas within climate change adaptation, generate a comprehensive donor and partnership mapping, and outline clear entry points. It will help to prioritize strategic partnerships and collaboration with CSOs, private sector partners and government stakeholders. Following the desk review and mapping, the consultant, in coordination with CRS Cambodia staff, will design a pilot project that will enable CRS to meaningfully and strategically contribute to climate change efforts in Cambodia.
Objectives
- Identify all active actors in CCA in Cambodia, including geographic coverage and specific interventions (ie. NbS, climate smart agriculture, etc).
- Identify current gaps, and opportunities within climate change adaptation in Cambodia, including potential technical focus areas (such as NbS, Climate Smart Agriculture / Agroecology, urban water governance, locally led adaptation and climate/health preparedness) and key intervention types.
- Map active and emerging CCA donors in Cambodia and identify donor thematic priorities.
- Based on findings and joint prioritization with CRS, design a pilot project to enable CRS to test approaches.
Timeframe and Estimated Days
This consultancy will take
place from June through July for 25 days, with an approximate breakdown as follows
- Desk research, key informant interviews – 8 days
- Collaborative working sessions to discuss findings and address feedback – 2 days
- Develop Final Report – 1 day
- Pilot design discussions/workshops including preparation– 4 days
- Drafting pilot design technical sections and reviews – 8 days
- Addressing final feedback and finalizing deliverables – 2 days
Location & Travel
Consultancy will take place in Phnom Penh and no travel required.
Eligibility
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in CCA, DRR, climate policy, donor engagement, or resource mobilization.
- Demonstrated experience conducting donor mapping and strategy development for INGOs
- Strong understanding of Cambodia’s climate change policy environment and donor landscape
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
- Excellent written and communication skills
