1. Introduction (API)

The Advocacy and Policy Institute (API) is a leading Cambodian capacity-building organization in the areas of advocacy, policy influencing, citizen engagement, and good governance. API is a non-profitable, non-governmental organization (NGO).

• Our Vision:  Cambodia has a national culture of harmony, with political and economic stability, sustainable development, democratic governance, and protection of human rights for a prosperous future for all.
• Our Mission: to serve the long-term democratic and social development needs of Cambodia through empowering people to interact with their government to protect their rights.
• Our Strategic Goal: By 2028, Cambodia is a more harmonious and inclusive society with sustainable development through economic empowerment, better management of climate risks, inclusive policies, good governance, and respect for democratic principles, human rights, and GEDSI.

Our Strategic Objectives (2024-28)

• Program Objective 1: Inclusive Policies, Democratic Governance, and Human Rights
• Program Objective 2: Economic Development and the Informal Economy
• Program Objective 3: Climate Action and Environmental Justice
• Program Objective 4: Civil Society Sustainability and Resilience

Project brief

The ROKSI with API project is a collaborative effort to strengthen economic resilience and social protection among informal workers and micro-entrepreneurs in Cambodia. Building on Mission Alliance’s digital coaching pilot, the program delivers scalable, rights-based support to the informal economy, aligned with the Green Economic Resilience framework. Over four years, the program aims to engage 1,500+ informal workers and micro-entrepreneurs, integrating digital tools, peer learning, outreach, and policy engagement to empower informal workers and influence systemic reforms.

API is currently seeking a motivated Cambodian candidate for the position of Business Coach Consultant (Short-term Consultancy Agreement) to support the implementation of the ROKSI with API project by providing business coaching and mentoring support to informal business owners and workers to strengthen their business management skills, digital literacy, and access to social protection services.

Background

The Accelerating Sustainability in Cambodia’s Agri-Food System (ASCA) project (2025-2027) promotes sustainable agricultural transformation by strengthening the adoption of Green Agricultural Technologies (GAT) and carbon-based solutions. The project seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve agricultural production efficiency, and strengthen resilience and income generation for rural communities.

Under the broader consultancy on Business Development, Investment Readiness, and Route-to-Market Strengthening, support is being provided to 10 GAT companies operating in areas including irrigation systems, agricultural machinery, renewable energy, fertilizers, and post-harvest technologies. These companies are located across target provinces including Battambang, Kampong Thom, Kampot, Tboung Khmum, Mondulkiri, Kampong Speu, and Siem Reap.

Deliverable 5 focuses on strengthening company sales capacity and enabling participating staff to transfer practical sales skills to general sales agents, general sales trainers, and retailers. API-DC is therefore seeking a qualified consultant/trainer to develop, validate, and deliver a practical ToT program on effective sales presentation.

Job Summary:

• Position:              Business Coach Consultant
• Contract type:    Full-time Short-term Consultancy Agreement (non-employment contract)
• Duration:            02 months
• Location:             Based in Phnom Penh
• Consultancy fee: Negotiable
• Report to:           Business Coach and Project Officer

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and a detailed CV (in one PDF file only) by email or by post to the address below with the subject line: “Application for Business Coach Consultant (Short-term Consultancy Agreement)”.

API is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, values inclusion, and seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcome from people of all origins, ages, religions, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Every application for the position will be reviewed against the above requirements only. We encourage women and people with disabilities to apply.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only short-listed candidates. Your application/CV will not be returned.

📧 Email: apioffice@apiinstitute.org

🗓️ Closing date:  13 October 2026 by 5 :00 PM

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