What we're looking for

CarbonFarm is building a more sustainable and profitable future for farmers by making climate-smart agriculture economically attractive. We focus on rice, one of the world’s largest sources of agricultural methane emissions and freshwater use.

Using AI and satellite imagery, CarbonFarm monitors farming practices and quantifies emissions remotely, bringing transparency and scientific rigour to rice methane mitigation. By combining carbon finance with satellite-based monitoring, we incentivize farmers to adopt more sustainable practices and enable companies and investors to measure impact reliably at scale.

In Cambodia, CarbonFarm is working with Amru Rice on a methane reduction project focused on improved water management in rice cultivation. The project is also supported through EU SWITCH-Asia funding during its initial implementation phase.

We are looking for a senior Government Engagement Consultant to represent CarbonFarm in Cambodia and support government engagement, and participation in high-level stakeholder relationships.

The consultant will act as a senior in-country representative of CarbonFarm and will work closely with Amru Rice and CarbonFarm's regional and international teams.

Responsibilities

Represent CarbonFarm in engagements with the Royal Government of Cambodia, including relevant ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, and Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Support and facilitate the registration, authorization and approval processes required for CarbonFarm and Amru Rice's methane reduction project, including engagement relating to Cambodia's Article 6 framework.
Participate in meetings with Amru Rice and government counterparts and provide strategic advice on government relations and project positioning.
Attend relevant government, policy, carbon market and agricultural development meetings and events on behalf of CarbonFarm and Amru Rice.
Build and maintain relationships with relevant international development partners and institutions active in Cambodia.
Provide high-level support for the implementation of the EU SWITCH-Asia-funded project, including helping address institutional, stakeholder or government-related issues and implementation roadblocks.
Support stakeholder consultation and government engagement as the project expands into new provinces.
Build and maintain working relationships with the National Authority secretariat and relevant technical departments.
Establish and maintain provincial-level relationships in Battambang, Kampong Thom and Siem Reap, including provincial departments of agriculture and environment, as the project expands.