CAPRED Facility

Tissue Culture Expert for Cashew Variety

Agriculture/Agro-processingPosted 19 hr ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Level

Senior

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Agriculture/Agro-processing

Languages

English

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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.
Engage with key indu.

Required Skills

MicropropagationTissue CultureCapacity BuildingStakeholder EngagementProject PlanningTechnical Feasibility AssessmentCommercial Potential AssessmentScalability AssessmentReport WritingCollaborationResearchPlant BreedingQuality ImprovementUniformity ImprovementAvailability Improvement

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Australia’s flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia. Supports Cambodia in implementing economic interventions and reforms.

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