CAPRED Facility

Rice Husk Utilisation Consultant

GeneralPosted 1 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Experience

3+ Years

Experience level

Associate

Work Mode

Hybrid

Industry

Economic Development

Languages

English

About the role

The consultant will assess whether rice husk generated from the partner’s planned rice mill can be converted into profitable products, such as biochar or husk pellets. The assessment will identify which option offers the strongest opportunity, what investment and operational requirements are needed, and what risks need to be addressed. This feasibility assessment will help identify the promising opportunities and inform decisions on whether further investment and detailed analysis should proceed. Activities include

Understanding the Opportunity: Review available information on the rice mill, its operations, expected rice husk volumes, and any relevant studies or plans. Meet with the partner and other relevant stakeholders to understand their objectives, and how rice husk is currently managed. Visit the rice mill to understand how rice husk is generated, handled and stored.
Exploring Rice Husk Opportunities: Identify practical options for using rice husk, including biochar, rice husk pellets, biofertiliser ingredients, and other products that could generate additional income while reducing waste.

Requirements

Requires a consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment identifying the practical options, estimate likely costs and returns, and highlight major risks or information gaps before the partner makes further investment decisions.
Should have experience in understanding the rice mill, its operations, expected rice husk volumes, and relevant studies or plans.
Must be able to meet with the partner and other relevant stakeholders to understand their objectives, and how rice husk is currently managed.
Must be able to visit the rice mill to understand how rice husk is generated, handled and stored.

Required Skills

Feasibility AssessmentCost EstimationReturn on Investment (ROI) EstimationRisk IdentificationInformation Gap AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCommunicationActive ListeningProblem SolvingAnalysisRice Mill Operations UnderstandingRice Husk ManagementSite Visits