I. Research leadership (40%):

• Lead research projects, advise and oversee the research team from conceptualisation to research output.
• Find and assess research grants and opportunities for the centre and report to the Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director on the nature of the project and whether to accept or reject
• Secure at least two long-term research grants per year
• Oversee and/or participate in the production of research publications
• Lead in policy engagement and research dissemination to policymakers and relevant stakeholders

II. Strategy, resource mobilisation, and representation (30%):

• Represent the centre in management meetings, brief team members on management updates and promote teamwork within and across centres
• Participate in strategic national, regional and international meetings, workshops, seminars, and dialogues
• Participate in national and regional research committees and networks
• Build and maintain research partnerships and collaboration with policymakers, development partners, research institutions, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and policy impact, generate and share resources for capacity building, raise CDRI’s profile and attract potential funding

III. Administration and budget management (15%):

• Establish and oversee the centre’s work plan and maintain the centre's annual total operating budget
• Manage workload and cooperate with the operation team on time management and resource mobilisation, including the annual budget and timely implementation and delivery of activities and outputs
• Lead and take over all responsibilities in preparing regular reports to donors
• Collaborate with other research centres on other special initiatives, if required
• Take lead responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of research projects and for planning and implementing future research projects that emerge from the current project
• Approve administrative matters including leave requests and procurement of goods and services requests for the centre, etc.

IV. Supervision, mentoring, and training (15%):

• Lead in human resource planning and preparing training and capacity-building activities for team members for their professional development and career goals
• Advise on, design, organise, and/or deliver specific capacity-building activities for CDRI, if required
• Advise the team members of emerging trends, development issues and opportunities within the centre and CDRI

• Postgraduate degree in the education qualifications: development economics, environmental economics, development studies, public policies, or related fields relevant to areas of research at CDRI (Ph.D. preferred).
• Proven track record of policy-oriented, environmental economics, development studies analysis of international development issues.
• A sound analytical grasp of International Development Economics issues affecting Cambodia and the region.
• Demonstrated management ability, strong organizational skills, and experience working with and motivating a team.
• Strong communication skills, experience in mentoring, and commitment to the professional development of researchers.
• Excellent in English and Khmer communication skills, oral and written.
  

• The primary responsibility of this consultancy role is to develop a MEAL Framework that includes:
• A clear M&E plan with defined indicators, targets, data collection and reporting mechanisms.
• Processes for incorporating accountability measures ensure stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the research cycle.
• A learning strategy to capture lessons learned and integrate them into future work.

The MEAL consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Develop a set of relevant, realistic, and measurable indicators for the Strategic Plan
• Create a detailed M&E plan, including formulating a learning strategy to identify lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for adaptive management. ·
• Provide training and capacity-building for staff on the MEAL framework and its implementation.
• Prepare a final MEAL Framework document and user-friendly guides or manuals for implementation

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, development studies, statistics, or evaluation).
• Proven experience developing and implementing MEAL frameworks, particularly within the research or development sector.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Excellent facilitation skills and experience in conducting training and capacity-building activities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of stakeholders. · Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Work with the consulting team to develop and implement a comprehensive M&E framework that aligns with organisational and donor requirements.
• Design and maintain M&E tools and systems, including data collection methods and databases.
• Coordinate and regularly monitor activities to ensure project compliance with agreed standards and objectives.
• Join field visits to collect data on project activities when necessary.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and disseminate clear and concise M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project staff using M&E findings to refine and adjust project activities.
• Provide training and capacity building for staff on M&E principles and practices.
• Ensure learning from projects is captured and feedback is included in the project cycle for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with donors and stakeholders to meet reporting requirements and communicate the impact of the organisation’s work.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, etc.).
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a research or non-profit setting.
• Strong understanding of M&E methodologies and frameworks and experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
• Ability to design M&E tools and systems and to collect, manage, analyse and present data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience working with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, if required.

• Lead and participate in the design and implementation of research projects (conceptualisation, methodology, fieldwork management, data analysis, report writing, publications, and dissemination activities).
• Identify new opportunities and develop research proposals for submission to granting agencies.
• Contribute to the Center’s strategy development and implementation of the work plan and budget.
• Coach, mentor and supervise junior researchers and team members.
• Build and sustain relations and strategic partnerships with government counterparts, donors, researchers, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration, generate and share learning, raise the profile and attract new potential funding.
• Contribute to technical reports, research briefs, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Contribute to capacity-building activities and prepare training materials and other documentation, as required.

• Advanced degree in Education, Development Studies, Development Economics, or closely related fields (A PhD degree is preferred).
• At least three years of research experience in education, skill development, educational technology, development policy or research-related fields.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in analytical software, including STATA, SPSS, R, Nvivo, etc.
• Commitment to mentoring and professional development of young researchers
• Abilities to communicate findings and strong communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written
• Proven track record of policy and academic research publications · Experience with research grant writin