Technical Specialist for Inclusive Market Systems Development for MAP2

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Key Responsibilities:

Position:        Technical Specialist for Inclusive Market Systems Development of MAP2 – BASIN Project

Location:        Kratie Province

Salary:              Negotiation

Closing Date: 22-March- 2026

This position is for Local Applicants Only

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Technical Specialist for inclusive Market Systems Development (iMSD) will provide technical advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program design and implementation in Market Systems and Value chain development in line with WVI-C’s program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to WVI-C target group. Your technical knowledge, advice and guidance will contribute to effective, adaptive, and innovative market systems programming.

The Technical Specialist for iMSD will lead the design and implementation of market systems activities within the program, from assessment validation and activity selection to planning, scaling, and roll-out. She/he will bring analytical thinking and innovative approaches to ensure integration and alignment the World Vision International in Cambodia ’s programming. This position reports to Country Program Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership:

• Identify strategic opportunities for Market Systems Development (MSD) interventions in priority sectors. This includes conducting market assessments, stakeholder consultations, and analysing systemic constraints to design impactful and scalable solutions. Ensure that interventions align with program goals, address market inefficiencies, and create inclusive economic opportunities for poor and marginalized groups.
• Identify key activities to empower households so that they can better participate and benefit in market systems, such as through skills development, market linkages and support with aggregation
• Ensure that inclusive Market Systems Development (iMSD) interventions are seamlessly integrated with other key focus area such as Gender Equality, Disability and Social inclusion (GEDSI) and Environmental sustainability by applying a GEDSI and green lens across the project cycle.
• Promoting synergies across key focus areas, including 1) GEDSI/Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE); and 2) Environmental sustainability and green growth to foster more holistic, sustainable solutions that address root causes in the context of economic, social and environmental systems.

Program Design and Intervention management:

• Lead the team in line with the matrix reporting, facilitative implementation process that sets the strategic direction (vision) and intervention designs that will lead to durable market systems change.
• Oversee the implementation of strategies to enhance access to employment and market, income generation and improvement for target participants.
• Effectively manage system development interventions using WVI-C Intervention management guide. Identify strategic opportunities for Market Systems Development (MSD) interventions in priority sectors.
• Engage with potential market actors (Private and Public Sector) to, co-create, pilot and scale inclusive business models.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key market players, including private sector actors, government agencies, and communities, to foster trust and cooperation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):

• Design and support comprehensive monitoring and evaluation management with M&E Officer to track the progress, performance, and impact of market interventions. Establish key indicators that measure both immediate outputs and long-term outcomes, ensuring that they capture changes in market systems, livelihoods, and inclusivity
• Promote adaptive management in the monitoring of inclusive business model and other activity results chains.
• Adapt and deliver trainings and workshops on market system development approaches and private sector engagement to staff and partners.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachler’s or master’s degree in economics, Agri – Economics, international development, business administration, or related fields with a focus in business is required
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Market Systems Development (MSD), Value Chain Development, or related fields. This includes designing and implementing market-based interventions that address systemic barriers and foster economic growth.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate systemic changes in market systems that lead to inclusive and sustainable economic growth. This involves leveraging innovative approaches to address market inefficiencies, promote equitable access for marginalized groups.
• Travel to target area as required
• Proficient English and Khmer communication in both speaking and writing

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly complete the WV Application Form , CV, and Cover Letter, and apply through the link.

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

Qualified women and disabled people are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applications and CVs will not be returned.

You could learn more about our achievements visit our website or our Facebook page World Vision is committed to the protection of children. We are looking for a qualified and competent candidate whose background aligns with our core value vision and mission.

World Vision Cambodia is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

WVI is committed to the protection of children. We do not employ staff whose background is not aligned to our child protection practices. Hence employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only