CAPRED Facility

Tissue Culture Expert for Cashew Variety

GeneralPosted 3 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Work Mode

Hybrid

Industry

Agriculture

Languages

English

About the role

The expert will play a crucial role in improving the quality, uniformity, and availability of cashew planting materials.
This consultancy aims to build local capacity and develop a viable protocol for the micropropagation of high-value Cambodian cashew varieties, particularly the M-23 cashew variety.
The successful candidate will closely with the CAPRED team, researchers from the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), and the lead plant breeder of the M-23 cashew variety to establish a foundation for a modern cashew propagation system in Cambodia.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Phase 1: Information gathering and Recommendations Develop an inception report and plan outlining the methodology, timeline, stakeholder engagement approach, and key assessment activities.
Undertake a scoping assessment of tissue culture propagation for the M-23 cashew variety in Cambodia, drawing on Australian expertise to assess technical feasibility, commercial potential, and scalability.

This consultancy is for an "International Consultant" and the applicant is eligible for "individual international expert" status.
OPEN TO FOREIGN NATIONAL: Yes.